FAQs

All David Lee products are warranted against defects for one year from the date of original purchase.
Please note that shrinking, non-threatening cracks, visible knots and eventual crackling of any antiqued finish are not considered defects.

Any alterations or modifications to David Lee furniture renders any warranty null and void

All David Lee Furniture products are handmade and finished at our workshop in Northwestern Pennsylvania. All chairs and stools are outsourced from another US company and finished at our Pennsylvania workshop to match our furniture line.

Construction is of solid poplar and birch. In addition, we use poplar and birch veneers in certain applications. All solid wood is kiln dried. Chairs and stools are constructed using maple, birch or parawood (which is an import hardwood similar to birch and maple).

All solid wood is kiln dried. Construction is of solid poplar and birch. In addition, we use poplar and birch veneers in certain applications.

All drawer boxes are constructed of 1/2″ 9-ply birch sides, and 1/4″ birch veneer bottoms, with a nail and glue lap joint. This material eliminates the shrinking, swelling and cracking often typical in large, solid wood drawers. Large drawers have ball bearing drawer glides, while small drawers run on wood drawer glides. Consult the product detail section of this website to determine which type of glide each unit has. Cabinet backs are 1/4″ birch beadboard veneer or 1/4″ birch veneer.

Yes! Most of the standard items on our website can be made with custom modifications, to custom sizes and with other modifications, such as customer supplied hardware. Additionally, we are happy to work with you to create a completely custom item. See our page about Custom Orders for details. https://davidleefurniture.com/custom-orders/

For the most part, David Lee furniture ships fully assembled. If your particular item will require any assembly or special circumstances, that will be discussed through the ordering process.

As with all wood furniture, our furniture should not be exposed to moisture or heat, as this may cause damage to the finish. In addition, it is best to avoid extreme dry conditions (forced air heat, fireplace, etc.) or extreme humidity.

Placemats and coasters should be used under all dinnerware and glassware, and the furniture should only be cleaned with a furniture polish or wax and a soft cloth. If necessary, wipe lightly with a damp cloth and mild detergent, and then thoroughly dry the surface.

Do not use any cleaning products that contain ammonia.

Colors shown on our website may vary due to differences in monitors and devices.

All dimensions listed throughout are approximate due to the individual handmade nature. For the most part, dimensions are accurate to 1/4 of an inch.

Yes, David Lee will accommodate custom paints and stains. An upcharge may apply.

David Lee offers 3 levels of distressing:

1. Standard Distressing. On a painted finish, Standard Distressing consists of worn spots where the wood shows through the paint, antiquing, worm holes, peeled paint, visible knots, nicks and scratches. On a stained finish, Standard Distressing consists of worm holes, visible knots, nicks and scratches. No bare wood will show on a stained finish.
2. Light Distressing. All surfaces are sanded for smoothness and there will be a slight rub-through on the sharp edges. Intentional dents, dings, nicks, wormholes, scratches, and peeled paint are NOT applied to light distress. However, minor wood imperfections and natural wood grain may still be visible. The finished color may appear slightly lighter than it does if ordered with standard distress, due to lack of wood rub-through and glazing.
3. No Distressing. Just as it says – the paint/stain will look like solid color.

With any distress level, eventual crackling, shrinking, non-threatening cracks, visible knots and grain variances are the acceptable end-result of our finishing process. In addition, construction joints and seams may be visible. This is normal and is considered part of our finish.

Standard Colors come with Standard Distressing, unless Light Distressing is requested.

Cottage Colors are only available with Light Distressing. As we do not combine distress levels, Standard Colors, when order in combination with Cottage Colors, will come with Light Distressing.

Our furniture is shipped by truck/common carrier.

Common Carrier delivery is typically curb-side, business-to-business delivery, with very little driver assistance. The driver will not carry the product up stairs, uncarton or set up the furniture. We can ship directly to a residence (or to a business that does not have a loading dock) with common carrier delivery, in which case the receiver would have to help the driver -unload the cartons from the truck, and the receiver would be responsible for moving the cartons inside the house or business. Residential delivery by common carrier can cost significantly more than commercial delivery, with no specialized services available.

If you are not in a commercial storefront with a loading dock, or you require specialized attention at time of delivery, you may want to consider having your order shipped to a “white-glove” delivery service or receiver that will better be able to accommodate your needs.

If you decide to select your own carrier, you will need to provide us with the name and phone number of the carrier so we can schedule pickup at the time your order is ready.