TVARÖ Seat sec for modular sofa, outdoor, brown

Much of the work has been about finding good protection against humidity and temperature changes, wear and tear when the furniture is left outside in different types of weather. A traditional Indonesian crafts method inspired Linn and her colleagues. “You simply put the rattan used to bind the furniture into a pool with muddy river water. Then you add leaves to the water and weigh everything down with rocks. After about six weeks, you pick up the rattan and release the water back into the river. The mud creates a protective layer that makes the rattan weather-resistant.” explains Linn.

By also keeping the outer layer on the thicker rattan poles, TVÄRÖ gets additional protection. “It works like a natural shield, and you can keep the beautiful original color of the material.” says Linn. As a last step, the artisans apply a layer of water-based lacquer. “All these methods together contribute to TVÄRÖ lasting longer and open up for more days in the open air with rattan furniture.”