New dining table, woodworm holes

alexlyne

This is probably a really stupid question.

Saw nice dining table and chairs in John Lewis, decided to buy one.
When it arrives, I notice a fair few holes in it - woodworm/termite size.

It is a 'rustic american red oak' table, so I am guessing that the holes are allowed for authenticness, but can anyone confirm? We didn't see any holes on the display table that they had in store.

If they are supposed to be there, I am guessing that the wood has been properly treated in the past...

planetclaire70

Why don't you give the store a call and ask? John Lewis are always very helpful.

alexlyne

Good idea I'll do that in the morning.

olias

If it's a 'rustic' design, has it been 'distressed' to look old? Sometimes when they do this distressing, they drill fake worm holes for authenticity!

Olias

Becles

We used to have Mexican distressed pine furniture and that had authentic woodworm holes in.

latecomer

Its not that uncommon if you look round the furniture showrooms but its definitely worth asking if its intentional. If the display one didn't have these then you should be able to return it if you are not happy with the look.

pipsta

Holes are there after the worm as burrowed out, I wouldnt worry, its called character

alexlyne

Well I spoke to a guy that was on the shop floor, and he said their display one had the 'effect' too, and that they are man-made... so was something we just missed at the time. It's a very nice table though, and whilst preferred without the features, still definitely worth having!

(i was trying to explain to this staff member that I didn't think it still actually had woodworm in it, but I'm not sure he really understood!)

sillywilly

olias wrote: »

If it's a 'rustic' design, has it been 'distressed' to look old? Sometimes when they do this distressing, they drill fake worm holes for authenticity!

Olias

Please let me know which company drills "fake worm holes" into their products so I know never to use them? I take it you were "joking"

alexlyne

Is it not normal then? In my internet hunt for information on wormholes, I found a 'distressed' table with added wormholes... so when I was told this one had fake holes in too then I wasn't overly surprised. I have just checked with a long thin implement and can say that all the holes are perfectly straight. Whether this goes for or against worm/termite natural behaviour I do not know. Note that our new table was not 'distressed', so wormholes was a bit ott in my opinion. Overall though we are very happy with it.

aboard_epsilon

i would fill them with hard wax ..brown crayon perhaps ..if you dont like them .

all the best.markj