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soft look
Finished without a welt; saddle stitched with double edges like a baseball.
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welted
A tape or covered cord sewn into a seam as reinforcement and/or trimming.
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wood veneers
A thin surface layer of carefully chosen wood bonded to a common base material.
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weaving
Weaving is an essential McGuire process used to create timeless design; one that has been perfected for strength, beauty and durability. From woven peel that is built onto the frame (Jacques Garcia Collection) to various caning techniques (Barbara Barry and McGuire Collections), there is great skill and time required to achieve this exacting techni [..]
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water hyacinth
An infinitely renewable natural resource that self-replenishes every two to four weeks. Invasive if not harvested from waterways, water hyacinth is one of the fastest-growing pants on Earth. It also produces large quantities of seeds, which are viable up to thirty years. Once harvested and dried, artisans hand weave or braid onto furniture frames. [..]
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textiles
Fabrics comprised of a network of natural or artificial fibers. They are formed by weaving fibers together. McGuire Performace Fabrics are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
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square mesh caning
Refers to the square mesh pattern of woven rattan.
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stone
A natural material that accents the organic beauty of rattan and bamboo, stone is a durable and easily customizable material used for many of our table tops. Each piece is hand-chosen from our partner quarries; from Fossil, St. Petersburg and Halila limestone to marble and granite.
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solid teak
McGuire Solid Teak, plantation grown Tectona Grandis, is one of the world's most durable and solid grained woods. Teak reacts to the elements better than any other wood which is why it is used for sailboats and yachts but it will naturally fade to grey without regular maintenance. Please see the Product Care section to learn how to care for yo [..]
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repoussé
Repoussé, the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief into sheet metal, dates back to 800BC, and in Chinese historical context, can be found as early as the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. – 220 A.D.). This laborious technique involves using a hammer and various shaping tools. Form and design are achieved by working on both sides of the sheet met [..]
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