Melvill & Moon
Roorkhee Campaign Chair Tall
Roorkhee Campaign Chair Tall
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The Roorkhee - only taller! Suitable for dining or to be seated at your writing desk. Comes in branded carry bag.
Wood
- Available in African Mahogany or Walnut
Material
- Made with heavy duty 510g 100% Cotton Canvas with oiled bovine vegetable tan leather arm straps and brass fittings.
- Canvas Colours: Sand, Black, Natural or Olive Green
Dimensions
- Length 56.5cm
- Depth 56.5cm
- Height (Seat) 48cm
- Height (Armrest) 72cm
- Height (Full) 100cm
- Weight 7kg
Packaging dimensions
- Length 30cm
- Width 15cm
- Height 80cm
- Weight 7kg
In the field
Named in honour of the headquarters of the Indian Army Corps of Engineers in the United Provinces, Roorkhee, India, it was the standard British army officers issue campaign chair from 1898 to World War II.
They needed a chair that was light in weight, could be folded up and carried around easily and could be used on uneven terrain without breaking. This was achieved by constructing the chair from a series of turned wooden parts which were fitted into each other loosely and were not glued but instead being held together by a combination of leather straps. The arm straps, arms, seat and back all act under tension to keep the structure in place.
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
56.5 x 56.5 x 100 cm | 7kg
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.
