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Mango Wood and Reed Storage Bench (Thailand)

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Mango Wood and Reed Storage Bench (Thailand)

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Mango Wood and Reed Storage Bench (Thailand)

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  • Handcrafted by skilled artisans in Hang Dong just outside of Chiang Mai in Thailand
  • Made by a small family business that has it's production right in their own backyard
  • They employ artisans from the local area

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    Mango Wood and Reed Storage Bench (Thailand)


    Bring a hint of the Far East into your home with this lovely and exquisitely crafted Mango Wood and Reed Bench with Four Doors.
    • Handcrafted by skilled artisans in Hang Dong just outside of Chiang Mai in Thailand
    • Made by a small family business that has it's production right in their own backyard. They employ artisans from the local area
    • Mango wood and reed construction
    • Four side doors
    • Measures 49 inches long x 20 inches high x 19 inches wide
    Story Behind the Art: My name is Siriporn Jeerang, but I go by Toy, born in 1968 in Ban Tung, a quiet village located in Man Wen district. With nine brothers and sisters and my parents were poor farmers. There were many things we could not afford. One of them was school, so I only studied up to grade 6. After school I did many things, before getting a job in a shop located in a large tourist village close by. Later married my husband, he used to be a skilled wood carver. He would carve a couple of months an intricate and large teakwood piece, and then would sell it very inexpensively to some buyer. It was an impossible way to earn a living, sometimes waiting for months before getting an income. Working in the shop I was getting paid little and the hours very long. One day it occurred to us that we could use our skills for ourselves. We took the chance and setup a little workshop at home in 2003. We would craft the same items I was crafting for the shop, but started with smaller pieces. We later could afford buying some raw materials in order to make bigger items. My husband assembled the items and I would do the finishing. It worked wonderful this way, and still does! We were able to gradually employ some of our friends in the village, about 9 people. And moved the workshop 50 meters away from home. The way we work is very simple, family and community style. We make items with the purpose of earning a fair living and the customers, in return, get quality items at a fair price.

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    Materials: Mango Wood and Reed
    Model No: BENCH01
    Dimensions: 49 in. L x 20 in. H x 19 in. W



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    Overall Rating: Overall Rating 5 out of 5
    Beautiful & Useful,  Nov 18, 2008
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    abaigeal from  Lynn, MA Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
    I'm very happy with this cabinet! I use it every day to store my bed linens.It arrived quickly and was well-packed (though they use styrofoam - not very eco-friendly). The pins that hold the doors closed were neatly packed inside the cavity. They were a tight fit, but as I expected, they are easy to use now that I've broken it in.The wood is very nice, and the styling is simple. I'm very glad that I bought this piece.
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    Overall Rating: Overall Rating 5 out of 5
    Mango Wood and Reed Storage Bench (Thailand),  Nov 15, 2008
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    Aretina from  Florida Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
    I have been a customer of Overstock for a while and this is my first time writing. I have been so pleased with all of my purchases but this storage bench is perfect in every way! The delivery was on time, the packaging was damage-proof and the bench is unique and gorgeous. It is perfect just about anywhere in the house. The story behind the making of the piece is inspiring as well. You can't go wrong and you won't be disappointed.
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    Overall Rating: Overall Rating 5 out of 5
    Mango Wood Bench,  Nov 8, 2008
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    Valina from  New Jersey Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
    I recieved this bench a few weeks ago, and am totally delighted. I pondered wheather or not to purchase this and it is lovely. When I recieved the bench there was no odor as mentioned by other reviewers. It complaments my foyer, and I used the under compartment to store blankets. I am completely satisfied with the product , speed of delivery and quality of workmanship.
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    Overall Rating: Overall Rating 5 out of 5
    It makes my room fabulous!,  Oct 23, 2008
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    Saranya from  NYC Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
    I was so happy when I got it. it came in a very well packed, clean and no mold nor smell of any kind.the product is well made and it's strong enough to hold a very heavy 42" flat screen TV. the pins were missing but i would not mind. :)
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    Overall Rating: Overall Rating 2 out of 5
    Just ok, not great.,  Oct 21, 2008
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    azmac from  Mesa, AZ Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
    Bench came covered in white mold inside and out, and had what looked like cocoons inside. Overstock replaced, but legs on the second unit were not level, so the bench rocks when standing on solid ground. Also has extra stain even after wiping, so care has to be taken not to sit on it, or set it on light colored carpet. Storage space is ok.
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