Ginestra

Product Codes

Chair

GN60

Cushion

GN60SCW

GN60SEW

Cover Cloth

GN60F

Warnings

Keep for reference: read carefully.

Always remember to be careful not to use the product improperly, considering its designated functions.

When the product is no longer used, do not abandon it, but take it to a suitable public waste collection facility.

Do not place the product in overly damp environments (e.g. saunas) and in direct contact with water (e.g. sea water, chlorinated water, snow).

Do not immerse in tanks and swimming pools, and do not place at the water’s edge.

Oil stains and suncare lotions must be immediately cleaned.

If the products are placed outdoor and not used for a period of time, it is necessary to protect them with their specifically designed water-proof cover to prevent damage. Before covering, ensure that the product is sufficiently dry in order to prevent degradation/deterioration.
Keep out of reach of children in order to prevent entanglement and suffocation.
Do not cover the furnishing when someone is still sitting.

This product sheet complies with the legal obligations pursuant to the "Consumer Code" Decree n. 206 dated 6/9/2005 and the "Actuation Regulation" Decree n. 101 dated 8/2/1997.

Materials

Frame
solid wood

Back upholstery
polyester fibre and polyurethane combination

Seat upholstery
shaped polyurethane, Solotex fibre and visco-elastic polyurethane combination, cover in water repellent polyester fibre (with heat-sealed ribbon)

Interlacing
polypropylene fibre braid

Ferrules
thermoplastic material

Waterproof cover cloth
PES fabric coated on one side in PU

Cover
fabric in limited categories

Maintenance

Cover

For home washing of covers, follow the symbols on the technical sheet that came with the product.
Periodically adjust the Velcro fasteners to remove folds and creases due to normal use of the product.
If there are no Velcro fasteners, smooth the cover manually from the inside towards the outside.
For ordinary cleaning, dust with a soft dry cotton cloth.
If liquids should accidentally fall on the surface, remove them immediately and dry with paper towels.
The surface can then be cleaned with a white cotton or microfibre cloth, slightly damp with water and neutral soap, and then dried in a well-ventilated place.
In case of stains, act immediately to blot the stain with a clean white cloth and, if necessary, remove the dirt with a spoon or knife, using the flat part horizontally and being very careful to not ruin the cover.
Dab the stain from the outer edges inward to avoid rings.
All actions must be done with circular movements, without exerting excessive mechanical pressure.
Our Stores and dealers sell the specific 'Kit for leather maintenance and cleaning' by B&B Italia (code SETPN), which contains products suitable for the protection and cleaning of your leather product.

Upholstery

Manually punch the cushions on all sides, fluff them up to air the padding and restore the original volume.
For best results, remove the cushion covers regularly, knead and fluff up the padding, and air it possibly outdoors before slipping on the cover once again.
If possible, periodically change the position of the most used cushions with the less used ones.

Polypropylene

Dust the product regularly to prevent dust build-up and to maintain the original look and conditions.
To eliminate impurities (e.g. dirt, stains), use a soft white cotton cloth damp with water or a solution of water and neutral detergent. Be careful to not use excessive pressure.
Do not use abrasive products, alcohol and chemical solvents.
Pay particular attention to contact with cosmetics (e.g. lipstick, foundation, mascara, nail polish, creams) and drinks such as fruit juice, because these are difficult to remove.
Since the polypropylene weave is a textile product, we advise users to avoid mechanical rubbing, scratches and all improper uses that could cause the threads to become frayed.

Teakwood

Teakwood comes from various tectona plants that are common in tropical countries. As a result of its strong resistance to humidity and of its internal content of oily substances, it is considered a very precious wood type especially for outdoor environments. It must be said that wood is a living material that reacts to external agents; hence, it is normal and natural to note a variation in the shade of colour as time goes by. The change in colour over time is not a defect. On the contrary, it is a natural characteristic of this wood that lives and reacts to the outside environment with an aging/oxidation process which does not alter the structural integrity of the product.

For ordinary maintenance, we advise using a slightly abrasive sponge with neutral soap.
Avoid using products that contain solvents and/or alcohol.
To help maintain the original colour over time, waxes are available in stores. Always be sure to follow the directions that come with the product that you purchase.
However, it is always advisable to protect the product from extreme temperatures that can cause cracks to form in the wood.
Direct contact with rain can cause the release of the oily resin contained naturally in the wood, which generates pigmented halos on any surface that they come in contact with. In this case, it is advisable to remove the substance with a normal degreasing detergent.
Moreover, please note that, being in direct contact with the frame, particularly light-coloured cushions are more subject to rings forming.
Our Stores and dealers sell the specific 'Kit for teakwood maintenance and cleaning” by B&B Italia (code K_TKN), which contains products suitable for the protection and cleaning of your teakwood product.

Cover cloth

Elasticised technical textile, waterproof, developed to protect furniture from weather when not in use.
If condensation forms under the cloth, it will not damage product quality.
Wash the cloth according to the instructions printed on the underside of the cloth and let dry completely in the open air before storing in a closed place in order to prevent mould from forming.
When the product is no longer used, do not abandon it, but take it to a suitable public waste collection facility.
Always remember to be careful not to use the product improperly, considering its designated functions.

Warranty

B&B Italia guarantees the cover, the feet, the materials, accessories and mechanisms making up the product for 26 months from the date of manufacture (as stated on the "Product data sheet - Guarantee") against any manufacturing defect including lacquering and frame of non-upholstery products. In any case, it has to be pointed out that the materials, even if adequately lightfast to sunlight and artificial light, may be subject to alterations over time due to prolonged exposure to light, washing and ordinary mechanical wear. The guarantee refers to original product manufacturing defects and consists of replacement or repair, free of charge, of the unusable or defective parts, ascertained and acknowledged as such by B&B Italia or its representative. The guarantee does not cover anomalies and spoilage due to:

normal wear over time;
illegitimate use;
inappropriate care with treatments not complying with the enclosed instructions.

Moreover, the guarantee does not cover defects of non-compliance that cannot be attributed to B&B Italia (e.g. incorrect assembling of the product and/or assembling not complying with the assembling instructions). This provision also applies to those products that are designed to be installed directly by the consumer, in the presence of correct and exhaustive instructions. The guarantee shall be forfeited if the products are unassembled, modified or repaired by anyone who is not authorised by B&B Italia. Any intervention made in guarantee does not interrupt the course thereof. To exercise the rights deriving from this guarantee, the relevant "Product data sheet - Guarantee" shall be forwarded to B&B Italia (to the address stated below) bearing the date of manufacture; said "Product data sheet - Guarantee" shall therefore be retained for the entire period during which the guarantee is valid. B&B Italia S.p.A. 22060 Novedrate (CO) Italy, Strada Provinciale 32 n.15 For the purpose of better preserving the product over time it is recommended:

not to jump or sit on the overhanging parts, the backrests and the armrests;
not to drag the product, lifting it instead, so as to avoid damages to the parts resting on the floor;
to protect the product against shocks and contact with pointed and sharp elements and liquids or detergents containing corrosive agents;
to follow the care instructions listed in the specific section of the material enclosed with the product.

Designer

Antonio Citterio

Antonio Citterio was born in Meda (Milano) in 1950, and started his design office in 1972, graduating in architecture at the Politecnico di Milano in 1975. Between 1987 and 1996 he worked in association with Terry Dwan and, together, they designed buildings in Europe and Japan.

In 2000, with Patricia Viel, he founded a practice for architecture and interior design, developing international complex long-term projects, at all scales and in synergy with a qualified network of specialist consultants. The studio has today taken the name of "Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel". Antonio Citterio currently works in the industrial design sector with numerous Italian and foreign companies. In 1987 and in 1994 he was awarded the Compasso d’Oro-ADI. From 2006 to 2016 he has been professor of Architectural Design at the Mendrisio Academy of Architecture (Switzerland). In 2008 he was honoured by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce of London, which gave him the title of “Royal Designer for Industry”.

Antonio Citterio is art director of Maxalto, Arclinea and Azucena.