Melvill & Moon
Odyssey Bar
Odyssey Bar
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Kingsley Holgate is a good friend and business partner, whose trips we have helped sponsor through Africa and other parts of the world. On his first trip called Odyssey from Cape to Cairo, there was an important need for a practical, very simple bar that could fold out and hold 10 bottles and a mixture of glasses. Somehow the bar has never had any glasses, only a selection of various alcoholic drinks, Captain Morgan taking up most of the space. The original has travelled throughout Africa from North to South and East to West and around the outer rim of Africa, the journey to find the very centre point of Africa, circumnavigating the tropic of Capricorn and from Cape Town to Kathmandu. The original Odyssey bar is still faithfully doing its duty on all the trips and it was only fitting that we made replicas available. Our Odyssey is good enough to go into the field but more likely to find a place in your home as a fine piece of furniture.
Wood
- Available in Walnut.
Dimensions
- Length 51cm
- Depth (Flap Up) 22cm
- Depth (Flap Down) 53cm
- Height (Lid Closed) 37cm
- Height (Lid Open) 57cm
- Weight 16kg
Packaging dimensions
- Length 58cm
- Width 29cm
- Height 45cm
- Weight 16kg
Handcrafted in South Africa by Melvill & Moon. Made to order - please allow time for production.
Materials
Materials
Materials used to make Malawi Cane furniture include a local hardwood, bamboo cane and water reeds.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Malawi Cane has over a decade’s experience shipping around the world. So whether you need something delivered domestically in South Africa, or a container to Europe, we will take care of the logistics for you.
All our furniture is fumigated. In the unlikely event that you see signs of borer beetle (dust on the floor below the chair) within 6 months of purchase, please let us know and we will exchange the chair.
Dimensions
Dimensions
51 X 22 X 37
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
All Malawi Cane products are made using natural rattan from Malawi. As with any natural product, care should be taken when exposed to the elements. Varnish or paint treatment is recommended for outdoor patio use.
Without care, and if exposed to constant direct UV rays or rain, the chairs will eventually go a silvery / grey colour and deteriorate, offering a rustic, Provençal look.
To prolong the life of your Malawi Cane pieces, we recommend:
- Regularly dusting them with a dry soft cloth.
- For spots a little harder to get to, use a soft bristle brush.
- If it’s raining, keep them undercover. It’s important to keep them dry and avoid a build- up of moisture and mildew. If they do get damp or wet, simply dry them out on a warm, sunny day when you next can.
- If there is heavy or prolonged periods of rain or humidity, we recommend bringing your pieces indoors during that time.
Please note that if a dark ‘mould’ ever forms, this is usually superficial and can be scrubbed off using a spoon of oxalic acid (available at most hardware stores) mixed in 5L of water and then rinsed.
From Malawi to the world
It takes one person one week to make a single Malawi Chair. After that the artisans use bicycles to transport the furniture to our trucks, and then to our warehouse and quality control facility in Cape Town. From there we send out containers to the world.
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National and international shipping
Did you know Malawi Cane handles all shipping for clients throughout South Africa and the world? Get in touch to discuss.
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Hassle-Free Exchanges
All of our furniture is fumigated against beetle. You can rest assured that we will exchange any damaged or infected product.
