Specifications:
- All La Lune accessories are handmade in Wisconsin using locally harvested willow, poplar, or cedar woods using sustainable, efficient, and extremely eco-friendly manufacturing methods. See Eco-friendly.
- Prices for all accessories include the cushion and pillows shown (if any) in your choice of one of our twenty La Lune Collection indoor/outdoor fabrics or in the Customer’s Own Material (COM).
- Additional fabrics are available at a surcharge. See Additional Fabric Options.
- Loose seat cushions are filled with high density foam wrapped with fiberfill with cording/welting on all seams, and with removable zippered covers.
- Back pillows are filled with Comforel (a soft down substitute) with cording/welting on all seams and with removable zippered covers.
- Accesories with upholstery are available in one of our 10 La Lune Collection fabrics or in the customer’s own material (COM). Additional fabrics are also available at a surcharge. See Additional Fabric Options.
Please contact us if you require additional specifications.
Extremely Eco-friendly:
Since La Lune Collection’s inception in 1979, before eco-friendly became fashionable, we have been concerned about the environment and particularly about the destruction of the rainforest by the lumber and furniture industries. Many of our customers are surprised to learn that La Lune Collection just may be the most eco-friendly furniture company in the world.
It's true!
And here are the top 10 reasons why:
1. La Lune harvests only fast growing and invasive wood species such as poplar and willow for the production of all its products. La Lune harvesting is actually beneficial to the restoration of bio-diversity to forests which have been previously clear cut by the lumber industry.
2. All woods are harvested near the factory in Wisconsin, thereby reducing the negative impact and inefficiency of transportation and eliminating any impact on the rainforests of the world where much lumber is harvested by the furniture industry.
3. All harvesting is done by hand by La Lune employees in order to maintain complete control and supervision of the harvesting process. All methods of harvesting are low-tech and eco-friendly using only hand tools. No heavy logging equipment is used.
4. La Lune’s unique yet low-tech and low-processing manufacturing methods are eco-friendly and efficient. Most processes are done entirely by hand using environmentally sound and efficient manufacturing methods. These methods, although sometimes slower, use little energy and generate virtually no waste or pollution, just like a simple low-tech bicycle is slower but much more energy efficient and eco-friendly than any high-tech automobile.
5. The turn of the century La Lune factory buildings and machinery have been carefully re-cycled and re-stored incorporating high efficient use of energy. The La Lune factory and most of its machines and equipment date back to the early 1900’s. Wood and other waste products are used to fire the kiln and heat the factory building. Even wood shaving waste is used by local farmers for animal bedding.
6. La Lune carries no inventory of furniture and manufactures “just in time” as items are sold. This efficient “just in time” manufacturing process reduces the expense and the inefficiencies associated with the production and storage of finished inventory. La Lune markets and sells its products only in the US and Canada in order to reduce the shipping distance to its clients.
7. All La Lune finishes are non-polluting, non-toxic, non-flammable, water-based finishes which are locally manufactured exclusively for La Lune. Finishes are applied in dip tanks in order to eliminate the air born pollution, energy costs, and waste products which are generated with typical spray booth applications.
8. La Lune furniture is designed and constructed to last for generations, will become tomorrow’s valuable antiques, and thereby will reduce negative environmental impact and landfill waste associated with cheaply made, disposable, non-degradable furniture. However, La Lune furniture is 100% bio-degradable, if it should someday be discarded.
9. La Lune’s human sustainability is an important part of its environmental sustainability; in 1986, La Lune relocated its operations to an abandoned factory building in a central city neighborhood now called Riverwest. La Lune has helped to restore the neighborhood by rehabbing the building, providing jobs, and opening a youth center for at-risk children near the factory in 1989. See Press and Awards.
10. La Lune’s furniture, factory, and company history provide a perfect educational tool to teach others about eco-friendly manufacturing. School and civic groups of all ages regularly tour the La Lune factory in order to learn the La Lune philosophy and process from its founder Mario Costantini. La Lune is also actively supportive of local environmental initiatives, including the UrbanEcologyCenter, located on the MilwaukeeRiver a few blocks from the La Lune factory.
La Lune Fabrics:
- Prices for all upholstered accesories include your choice of one of our twenty La Lune Collection indoor/outdoor fabrics or in the Customer’s Own Material (COM).
- In ordinary fabrics, dyes are added to the surface of the yarn or fabric. The color only penetrates the outer layer and washes out or fades away over time. The color in La Lune yarn-dyed fabrics penetrates all the way to the core, ensuring years of vibrant color and performance.
- Our color-to-the-core process makes our fabrics easy to clean. Most spills can be removed with mild soapy water and a soft bristle brush. For really tough stains, you can resort to cleaning with bleach. See the La Lune Fabrics Care and Cleaning section (under the "Basics" tab).
- The fabric photos shown in this website are an approximation of the fabric colors available. If you wish, you may contact us to request actual fabric cuttings.
Customer’s Own Material (COM):
Using your own fabrics (COM) on La Lune furniture is as easy as one-two-three. If you would like to use your own material (COM):
- Determine the total amount of fabric you will need. The COM yardage is indicated with the specifications for each item.
- Indicate on your COM package your name, contact information, order number, the item(s) to which your COM is to be applied, and any special instructions. If possible, print and include a copy of your order with the COM fabric.
- Ship your COM via UPS, Fed Ex, US Mail, etc. to:
La Lune Collection
930 East Burleigh Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212
- La Lune will cut and apply all COM in the best and most appropriate manner, unless special cutting and/or layout instructions are specified on the order.
- The COM yardage indicated with each item is for a single item using 54” wide plain fabric.
- Allow additional yardage for fabrics that have patterns requiring matching or fabrics that are narrower than 54” wide.
- Less yardage may be required on orders with multiple items in the same fabric.
Please contact us with any questions regarding COM or yardage requirements.
Additional Fabric Options:
In addition to selecting any of our 10 La Lune Collection fabrics, or sending us your COM (Customer’s Own Material), you may also select any of the fabrics from the Sunbrella indoor/outdoor upholstery line at a surcharge. If you wish to specify a Sunbrella fabric, simply visit the Sunbrella website and let us know your selection(s). We will quote the cost of your order made using the Sunbrella fabrics of your choice. See Sunbrella Website.
Please contact us with any questions regarding specifying Sunbrella fabrics for your order.
Woods & Finishes:
- All La Lune accessories are handmade using locally harvested willow, poplar, or cedar woods using sustainable, efficient, and extremely eco-friendly manufacturing methods. See Eco-friendly.
- The Natural Finish on Bark (N) is willow and/or poplar wood with bark, which is finished with a clear satin finish.
- The Premium Finishes on Bark (P) are willow and/or poplar that has been stained in a color and finished with a clear satin finish.
- Premium Finish Peeled (P) is poplar and/or cedar with the bark hand peeled then stained in a color and finished with a clear satin finish.
- Variations in finish color and texture will occur due to the natural characteristics of the wood. Some cracking, flaking, or checking may occur; however, this is a natural characteristic of these woods and will not affect the structural integrity of the furniture.
- Please advise on your order if you wish to match a finish or an item(s) from a previous order.
- The photos shown in this website are an approximation of the finish colors available. Please contact us to request actual wood and finish samples.
OUTDOOR USE:
- When ordering for outdoor use, please advise at check-out if the furniture will be used “completely outdoors” or “outdoors under cover” (under a roofed in area).
- The natural finish on bark and the premium finishes on bark may be used “outdoors under cover” but not recommended for “completely outdoors”.
- The peeled bark finishes may be used in any outdoor installation, unless otherwise noted on the Overview Tab for each item.
- All orders specified for “completely outdoors” will be made with peeled bark cedar. All cedar furniture will have some checking and cracking, however, this is a natural characteristic of cedar and will not affect the structural integrity of the furniture.
Please contact us with any questions regarding our woods and finishes, or outdoor use and maintenance. See Outdoor Use tab for additional information.
Indoor and Outdoor Care for Woods:
INDOOR USE & MAINTENANCE:
- No maintenance is required for indoor use.
- All woods may cleaned by using furniture polish or a damp cloth.
OUTDOOR USE & MAINTENANCE:
- When ordering for outdoor use, please advise at check-out if the furniture will be “completely outdoors” or “outdoors under cover” (under a roofed area). See Outdoor Use tab for additional information.
- The Natural Finish on Bark (N) and the Premium Finish on Bark (P) may be used outdoors, but only if the furniture is used under a roofed-in area and protected from the weather.
- All items which are available in the peeled bark finishes may be used outdoors.
- When used outdoors, the furniture should be resealed at least once per year with a clear exterior varnish and should be stored indoors during the winter months.
La Lune Fabrics Care and Cleaning:
One of the best ways to keep La Lune fabrics looking good and to delay deep or vigorous cleanings is to properly maintain the fabrics. This can be accomplished by simply brushing off dirt before it becomes embedded in the fabrics, wiping up spills as soon as they occur, or spot cleaning soon after stains occur.
GENERAL OR LIGHT CLEANING:
- Brush off any loose dirt.
- Prepare a cleaning solution of 2 ounces (1/4 cup) mild detergent, such as Woolite or Dawn dishwashing liquid, per gallon of lukewarm water.
- Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush to clean.
- Allow cleaning solution to soak into fabric.
- Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.
- Allow fabric to air dry.
SPOT CLEANING:
- Apply a light mist of mild detergent and water using a spray bottle.
- Work the solution into the stain by lightly scrubbing the area with a sponge or very soft bristle brush.
- Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.
- Blot excess moisture with a clean, soft towel or sponge.
- Wet-vacuum or blot excess water.
- Air dry, repeat steps 3 and 4 until all detergent residue is removed.
HAND WASHING:
- Remove cushion covers and soak fabric in a solution of 1/4 cup mild detergent per gallon of lukewarm water.
- Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush as necessary.
- Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.
- Air dry.
MACHINE WASHING:
- Remove cushion covers and machine wash in cold water.
- Depending on wash load size, use normal amounts of mild laundry detergent and add 8 ounces (1 cup) of bleach.
- Allow fabric to air dry.
HEAVY CLEANING FOR STUBBORN STAINS AND MILDEW:
La Lune Collection fabrics do not promote mildew growth, however, mildew may grow outdoors on dirt and other foreign substances that are not removed from the fabric. To clean mildew, or other stubborn stains:
- Prepare a solution of 8 ounces (1 cup) of bleach and 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of mild detergent per gallon of clean water.
- Spray on entire area and allow to soak into the fabric for 15 minutes.
- Remove stain with a sponge, clean towel or very soft bristle brush.
- Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.
- Allow fabric to air dry.
- If stain and/or mildew are severe, bleach quantities may be increased.
La Lune fabrics air-dry very quickly. Machine drying is not necessary. If fabric has some wrinkling, use an iron, if necessary, but only on the synthetic setting. As some irons exceed the recommended temperature on the synthetic setting, test a small inconspicuous area before ironing entire piece. DO NOT use a steamer or iron set to steam setting.
Custom Accessories (To the Trade Only)
All accessory items are available in custom dimensions, designs, finishes, and options including to the customer’s design. See Custom Accessories.
Please contact us regarding availability and pricing on all custom accessories. Custom accessories are available only to the trade.
Commercial Use:
- La Lune accessories and the entire La Lune Collection line is designed and constructed to withstand heavy commercial use. La Lune Collection seating has stood the test of time for over 30 years in the most demanding installations including restaurants, hotels, casinos, coffee shops, theme parks, shopping malls, hospitals, and retail stores. See Commercial Use.
- La Lune warrants to the original purchaser, that each piece of La Lune furniture will be free from defects in materials and workmanship given normal indoor residential or commercial use for a period of one year.
- Please inquire regarding contract pricing, delivery time, custom designs, and any other commercial questions. See list of Commercial Installations.
Product Design and Dimensions:
- Since our furniture is handcrafted, there will be some variations in sizes, woods, designs, colors, textures, construction, fabric and leather dye lots etc.
- All measurements are taken at the furthest (largest) point on each item.
- When ordering please measure to ensure that all items will clear through entryways, stairways and/or elevators.
- Please advise on your order if you wish to match a finish or an item(s) from a previous order.
- All items in the La Lune Collection are designed and constructed for commercial or residential use.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding product design or dimensions.
Changes, Returns, and Cancellations:
- La Lune will accept reasonable order changes subject to our ability to conform to the change requested, however, we are not required to accept changes requested after order confirmation.
- Changes may result in the re-scheduling of your order and may be subject to additional charges.
- The acceptance of an order by La Lune is final and binding and is not subject to cancellation by the customer without the written consent of La Lune. A cancellation fee of from 25% to the total amount of the order is applicable on all cancelled orders.
- Because your order is hand-made just for you, only defective or damaged merchandise can be returned.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding changes, returns, or cancellations.
Product Warranty:
La Lune warrants to the original purchaser that each piece of La Lune furniture will be free from defects in materials and workmanship given normal indoor residential or commercial use for a period of one year. This warranty does not cover outdoor use due to variables such as weather, maintenance, pests, and other elements that are not under our control.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding our product warranty.
The La Lune Pledge:
All of us at La Lune Collection express our sincere gratitude for your patronage and support during the last 34 years. We believe that our success has been built on creative and functional designs, on our incomparable quality, and on exceptional service to our customers. We pledge to deliver to you the very best rustic furniture possible.
If at any time you have a question or problem which has not been resolved to your satisfaction, please contact Mario Costantini, President. We are always very grateful for your comments and suggestions.
