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Quercus furniture is a range of contemporary furniture designed from solid oak. The term can also be used to describe oak furniture.

Oak is very interesting. Although you may believe that oak is simply one type of tree, you may be surprised to find out that this is not actually true.

The name Quercus is Latin for oak and there are around 600 species of this tree, ranging from deciduous (trees lose leaves in winter) to semi evergreen and evergreen.

For classification purposes, the genus oak/Quercus is actually split again into two subgenera (the taxonomic rank above section and below genus) which are Quercus and Cyclobalanopsis. The Quercus subgenus is split further into 5 sections – Quercus (white oaks), Protobalanus (Canyon live oak), Mesobalanus (Hungarian oak), Cerris (Turkey oak) and Lobatae (red oaks).

Oak is an amazing wood for use in furniture because it is strong, beautiful and even better than that – it improves with age if treated with care. It is also resistant to fungus because of the natural tannins inherent in the wood. The natural grain means that furniture is stunning and each piece is unique.

Whilst Quercus furniture could possibly be used to descibe any oak furniture, as already mentioned, there is actually a range of furniture that has Quercus Furniture as a brand name.

The Quercus furniture range was designed by Dean Robbins (present owner of Con-Tempo Furniture). The solid oak furniture pieces are crafted from European white oak for a clean, natural appearance. Designs are focused on perfect proportions to give timeless appeal. Contemporary lines and innovative design detailing are characteristic of the collection.

Dean created the original Quercus range in 2001 after deciding to take the big step from simply manufacturing pine furniture. Many people were still producing furniture from pine but Dean branched off and launched The Quercus range at the NEC Furniture Show in 2001. The launch featured a bedroom range, designed (as now) by hand. The following year Quercus dining was added to the collection.

All current Quercus pieces are based on a design that has evolved over the last decade. The furniture can be finished with laquer or oil protecting the wood and maximising the oak’s natural appearance.

Solid oak furniture requires proper attention to keep it looking in top condition. With regular polishing and by keeping it away from extreme humidity and heat, oak should endure for many generations to come.

Oak is an amazing timber, both in terms of looks and durability. This is why Quercus wood is used in furniture and why it is a firm favourite with home owners everywhere.