The Open Toy Shelf is made from New Zealand made Pine Plywood which is finished with 100%, VOC-free Pure Tung Oil which completely seals and waterproofs the timber.
The alternative to Tung Oil is a wood stain from the Natural Paint Co which are avalible in Rimu, Woodlands, Blackwash & Whitewash and are a great way to make your furniture really stand out. There range of natural wood stains, not only look good there VOC-free and free of all harmful chemicals. They provide a highly durable and washable finish to timber, will not cause light woods to go golden like a varnish, they also provide a completely water-proof finish and is approved for use on toys & children’s furniture according to European regulations.