Hambledon 6 Peg Shelf - Oak Wood, Natural

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The Hambledon Shelf is crafted from premium solid oak. Sourced responsibly from managed European forests, the timber is kiln-dried to ensure maximum strength and stability for indoor living. Oak is a highly sustainable choice because it is a dense, slow-growing hardwood that can withstand decades of heavy everyday use.

This shelf is left completely raw and untreated to showcase the wood's natural grain variations, unique textures, and visible knots, ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike.

Because the wood is untreated, we highly recommend applying a protective hardwax oil or a matt sealant before use. This will preserve the timber's beautiful organic appearance while providing essential surface protection against daily spillages, stains, and wear.

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Garden Trading uses highly responsible, high-density cardboard packaging specifically designed to minimise waste while ensuring maximum transit protection. To keep its carbon footprint low, large items like dining tables and benches are expertly flat-packed into streamlined, space-efficient cartons, significantly reducing the transport emissions required for delivery.

Prioritising sustainability, Garden Trading uses mostly recycled, fully recyclable paper-based materials, avoiding excessive plastic wrap and eliminating bulky, non-recyclable fillers wherever possible. This ensures your furniture arrives safely and securely in an eco-friendly package that can be easily disposed of in standard household recycling bins

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This console table was crafted in Hungary.

Garden Trading takes a firm stand against sweatshops and unethical labour through its legally binding "Sourcing with Care" policy. Grounded in the international principles of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code, this standard ensures safe, lawful, and caring working environments at every step of the production process.

To offer complete peace of mind, Garden Trading backs its entire furniture collection with trusted environmental and ethical certifications, ensuring every piece is crafted responsibly:

• Zero Sweatshops: Factories must strictly comply with international ETI standards. Regular audits ensure that manufacturing partners maintain these high principles without exception.

• Fair & Safe Work: The policy guarantees fair living wages, reasonable working hours, and safe, respectful environments. It enforces an absolute, zero-tolerance ban on all forced or child labour.

• Verified Accountability: Independent certifications provide transparent proof that ethical and environmental guidelines are met throughout the entire supply chain.