What is Rubberwood?

Rubberwood is often the most misunderstood species of wood in the furniture industry. In fact, rubberwood is one of the more durable lumbers used in the manufacturing of today's home furnishings. As Rubberwood has very little shrinkage making it one of the more stable construction materials availabe for furniture manufacturing. Like maple, rubberwood is a sap producing species. In the case of rubberwood, it is latex. Rubberwood produces all the latex used in the world for all rubber based products. Rubberwood is the most ecologically "friendly" lumber used in today's furniture industry. Rubberwood is used only after it completes it's latex producing cycle and dies. This wood is therefore eco-friendly in the sense that we are now using what was going as waste.

This furniture item requires assembly. Complete assembly instructions are provided with the unit. Typically only a Phillips head screwdriver and a hammer will be required for assembly. Additionally, the manufacturer provides toll free phone support should you need assistance during assembly. The toll free number to call for this item will be listed in the instruction booklet.