My French Interiors

French Interiors

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:36:29 GMT

Welcome to My French Interiors, an online lifestyle destination where you can discover original, desirable furniture, accesories and gifts to buy for your home and friends.

The aim of our website is to share with others the things we enjoy having in our own home, the beautiful treasures we find or create that we hope you will love too.

You are able to view and purchase products directly from our website or visit us at our showroom based in Ellerslie, Auckland.

Viewing is by appointment only, please speak to Arnaud on 021 170 8201 to make a time or email him at hello@myfrenchinteriors.co.nz.

Showroom address: The Source, 199A Ellerslie Highway, Ellerslie, Auckland. Opening hours are from 10 am till 3 pm.

The team at My French Interiors x

FAQs

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:24:34 GMT

How can I order?
How much is delivery?
What extras do I get with your delivery service?
How long do I have to wait for delivery?
How can I pay?
What happens if I am not in on delivery day?
I’m worried about damage in transit
Where is my delivery?
Where does your furniture come from?
Can I collect my purchase(s)?
Do You have a shop where I can view the items?
Do you have a brochure you can send me?
Can I order if I live abroad?
Do you do more than just deliver?

How can I order?

Either online here, or just send us your order and contact details by email here.

How much is delivery?

We do not make any profit on deliveries. We work with Mainfreight Precision and we will quote you their price to us. Please note that delivery price is to the nearest town you list and that if you live in a rural, this might incur extra cost.

What extras do I get with your delivery service?

We work with Mainfreight precision as they provide a two-man home delivery service of fragile goods nationally. They are also one of the only sub contractors in New Zealand that are able to assist us with a direct quotation online for large heavy items. They are also very professional.

How soon can you deliver?

Usually within a few days. If the items is not in stock, you will ne notify on our website as we do not take order for product that we don’t have in stock. If not in stock, you have the opportunity to pre order or to find out about delivery time by clicking on product information on our website.

How can I pay?

We accept Bank deposit and Paypal.

What happens if I am not in on the delivery day?

If it's furniture you're buying (i.e. chests, bedsides, dressing tables) our delivery company will call you in advance of the delivery to arrange the day and time, so you don't have to worry about not being in. If they do not give you enough notice please make this known when they call and they will reschedule for you at no extra cost. (This will usually be the that week unless you are in a remote area).

I’m worried about damage in transit

Don’t be. Providing you adhere to our policy there is nothing to worry about here. Although damage does occur from time to time we have a clear procedure which works very well.

Where is my delivery?

If you think your delivery is overdue please contact us for tracking details.

Where does your furniture come from?

Sorry, this is our little secret, however we can let you know that the furniture is sourced from all over the world and only from ethical sources. Our wood furniture is sourced only from sustainable forests. All the bone used in our furniture is camel bone procured from reliable sources, for each shipment we have to get a wild life certificate from the government prior to shipping. The bone is collected form camels that have died of natural causes.

Can I collect my purchase(s)?

Yes! Please see info under "Collect from the warehouse".

Do you have a shop where I can view the items?

We are not a conventional shop as the overheads involved would mean we couldn’t sell at our products so competitively, however we operate a showroom with most items on display. Please see details under "showroom". collections.

Do you have a brochure you can send me?

Sorry we are online only, however if you would prefer to speak to someone personally please feel free to contact us via email or telephone

Can I order if I live abroad?

Yes, it's very easy. Just give us a call on 0064 (0) 21170 8201 or send us an email and we'll put you in contact with a good transport company. Once you order they will come and pick up your items and deliver to you. Please note that Import duties, taxes and shipping charges are not included in the items price. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Do you do more than just deliver?

Yes, we won't always install your bed but we will take away the wrapping for free, we will also place the furniture in the room of your choice. Just let the guys know when they deliver your order.

Showroom opening

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:15:32 GMT

We are happy to announce an exciting new development at My French Interiors...The opening of our very first showroom.

We are opening our showroom in conjunction with an amazing new initiative called the ‘The Source”.

The Source’s mission over the last few months has been to gather a selection of high to mid range interior specialists and put them together under one roof, thus creating a one-stop lifestyle destination for interior designers, stylists and retail shops.

The Source is based in Ellerslie. There, you will finally be able to view our entire collection in real life and get a feel for how the different pieces could work in your home / project.

You are welcome to visit the showroom at anytime during the day without an appointment, Amanda the showroom manager will be there to point you in the right direction. If you prefer to visit whilst we are there to discuss a certain piece or a requirement please feel free to contact us by email now or ph 09 4103245 to arrange an suitable time to meet with us at The Source.

My French Interiors @ The Source
199 Ellerslie-Panmure Hwy
Ellerslie, Auckland 1060

We look forward to seeing you there.

Arnaud

Collect from the warehouse

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:41:38 GMT

Want to take it home yourself?

If you just can't wait for delivery you are very welcome to collect from our warehouse.

The warehouse My French Interiors @ The Source is located at 199 Ellerslie-Panmure Hwy, Ellerslie, Auckland 1060 and is open from 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

Simply checkout online choosing the collection option "I will pick it up myself at the warehouse".

There's no need to call us. We will call you! If you want to collect simply go through the checkout in the normal way. You will get to a screen asking whether you would like delivery or whether you would like to collect. Choosing the collection option removes the delivery charge from your total. After you have checked out we will give you a call to arrange the collection within 48hrs.

What you need to have handy

Unfortunately not everyone in this world is as honest as you and me. Occasionally nasty people steal credit cards, place orders online and then try to collect the goods so there is no address to trace them to when the victim reports the fraud. For this reason we do have to ask you for several pieces of identification before we can allow you to collect from our warehouse, and this is simply to ensure that the card you have used is your own. When we give you a call we will run you through what we require and once we have the details we will give you the warehouse address and contact details.

What to expect

When you arrive at the warehouse you will be directed to the loading bay whilst we retrieve your item. Before taking it away we will unpack the item for you to inspect so you can ensure you are taking away an undamaged item. We will them package it back up for you, help you load your vehicle and wave you off. Voila!

Showroom

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:24:51 GMT

You might want to see the piece of furniture you are interested in before buying it!

We are not a conventional shop as the overheads involved would mean we couldn’t sell our products and such competitive prices, however we will operate a showroom to display the items you are interested in from July 1st 2012. Please make sure you call us to make a appointment as we not always there all day around.

The Showroom is located in My French Interiors @ The Source 199 Ellerslie-Panmure Hwy, Ellerslie, Auckland 1060. Please do not hesitate to contact us on 021 1708201 if you wish to make an appointment.

Bone Inlay vs Mother of Pearl

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:47:36 GMT

We have been asked numerous times the difference between our bone inlay and our Mother of Pearl furniture. In photos they can sometimes appear quite similar, with each featuring intricate hand carved detailing on a coloured resin base.

Whilst the technique used to create each piece is similar, the finished effect is very different. With the bone inlaid pieces, you will get a smooth, matt finish which gives you a more dramatic contrast with the resin base. With the mother of pearl shell, you will have a lovely shimmer that gives a romantic feel to the furniture.

Each of the finishes require hours of hand craftsmanship. Every intricate shape is hand carved and fixed piece by piece into the resin base. One set of drawers takes up to three months to complete.

In this range, we currently have grey, blue green and pink pieces in stock which can be viewed in detail on our website.

I often find people fall in love with this pieces when viewed in reality, I don’t think photos can give you a real feel for craftsmanship, detail and the beauty of the range. If you are interested in having a look up close, please don’t hesitate to make a time to view them with me.

The range also features in the next issue of NZ Home and Garden Magazine, we were super chuffed with them asking to use one of our green bone inlay curved, two drawer chests in one of their shoots. We can’t think of a better compliment.Bone Inlay vs Mother of Pearl

We have been asked numerous times the difference between our bone inlay and our Mother of Pearl furniture. In photos they can sometimes appear quite similar, with each featuring intricate hand carved detailing on a coloured resin base.

Whilst the technique used to create each piece is similar, the finished effect is very different. With the bone inlaid pieces, you will get a smooth, matt finish which gives you a more dramatic contrast with the resin base. With the mother of pearl shell, you will have a lovely shimmer that gives a romantic feel to the furniture.

Each of the finishes require hours of hand craftsmanship. Every intricate shape is hand carved and fixed piece by piece into the resin base. One set of drawers takes up to three months to complete.

In this range, we currently have grey, blue green and pink pieces in stock which can be viewed in detail on our website.

I often find people fall in love with this pieces when viewed in reality, I don’t think photos can give you a real feel for craftsmanship, detail and the beauty of the range. If you are interested in having a look up close, please don’t hesitate to make a time to view them with me.

The range also features in the next issue of NZ Home and Garden Magazine, we were super chuffed with them asking to use one of our green bone inlay curved, two drawer chests in one of their shoots. We can’t think of a better compliment.

What the press say

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:17:08 GMT

Simply You Living - Winter 2012

"La Vie en rose", Mother of Pearl Bedside cabinet

Simply You Living - Winter 2012

Our "Reve Linen Headboard"

Review on the 2012 Auckland Autunm Gift and Homeware fair by Jennifer Jago, Director and Designer at Houseenhancer.co.nz

"Moving on to my favourite stand of the exhibition, see www.myfrenchinteriors.co.nz . How refreshing to see such beautiful furniture that is not of the style that is sold in every design store up and down the country. My favourites were a grey patterned chest perfect for lounge or bedroom but mostly it struck me how well it would work as storage in a children’s room. Really stylish, a little unusual and a good price – a lot of kids furniture is expensive and dull. My other picks were a metal coated table, just so unusual and visually stunning but beaten in my affections by the bone inlay chest of drawers in green on display but available in grey or black for the not so adventurous. This piece has so much style and beauty that just adding this one piece to an otherwise forgettable room will make it unforgettable. Go to the website for pictures and details of items mentioned."

Technicolor Dream Boat

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:05:20 GMT

As you would of seen from some of our posts on out Facebook page, the shipment of the much-awaited Kantha chairs finally arrived in NZ this weekend.

There is a kaleidoscope of beautiful colors, styles and finishes to choose from. Each piece is completely unique and we just love being able to revive all the vintage fabrics we sourced on our last trip to India and turn them into such stunning pieces. A chair like this will be a stand out piece in any room.

Sometimes a picture can tell a thousands words and with these pieces that is defiantly the case. So enough of my banter and onto the main show the chairs themselves……..Enjoy!

La Vie en Rose

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:50:46 GMT

We could not resist testing a certain piece of our collection on one of the tiniest members of our team…. our 3^rd year old daughter Ivy. We have never seen such a huge smile on such a little face; a beautiful PINK chest of drawers with crystal handles fit for a real princess! We have to say as much as we are tired of our little girls obsession with all things pink, this is one thing we all agree on. This piece is simply stunning in all its pink girly glory.

Our Story

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:32:36 GMT

NEW IN TOWN AND TO NEW ZEALAND, My French Interiors is a story before being a business. Arnaud & Tracey are passionate about design, furniture and decorative items. They have spent the last 20 years living in London & Paris and have now set foot on the North Shore of Auckland. Launched in May 2011, My French Interiors is a place where you will find desirable and original pieces of French inspired style furniture.

At My French Interiors, no two items in our collection are quiet the same, we love furniture that sparks the imagination as well as conversation. If you are looking for design that tells wonderful stories and adds character to your home,then contact us!

About Tracey and Arnaud…

We decided to start our own company because we couldn’t find what we wanted to buy online – well designed, traditional handcrafted pieces for our home that were both special and affordable.

We're delighted you're reading about us. Here's some info we think you'll be interested in:

My French Interiors is a dynamic interiors company committed to delivering not only gorgeous, quality furniture but also an unbeatable customer service experience. You may think it’s a bit risky buying furniture online as you should really get a good feel for a bed or a chest out in a shop to get the one that’s right for you. Well, that’s true if you’re looking at a vast range of varying quality. But if you’re anything like us, you just want a piece of furniture that looks nice, is well made and good value. And you don’t want to wait ages or pay through the nose for it.
So this is what we do:

Lovely, quality products
Competitive pricing
Friendly, knowledgeable staff
Strict quality checking

Lovely, quality products

A lot of the furniture you see on our website is exclusive to us. This means you won't see it elsewhere because we manufacture the design ourselves.

Competitive pricing

This is obviously extremely important. We don’t believe in putting huge mark-ups on our furniture. We like to sell our furniture and believe the best way to do this is with good pricing.

Friendly, knowledgeable owners

It is a family run business. We have a fantastic knowledge of our products and can advise you very well. Should you wish to know more about the colour, design or specifics of a particular item please contact us.

Strict quality checking

Something we need to be strict about is quality and damage control. We simply wouldn't be in business for long if we didn't take this seriously. Every item is inspected before it leaves our premises to ensure you are getting the best product possible.
That’s why we’re happy to sell our furniture online or over the phone.

See our products.

Our Journal armchairs

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:43:55 GMT

How about the most popular piece from a recent show we did! Our Journal Armchair’s are covered in stunning, vintage hand stitched “Kantha” Indian saris. Each fabric is entirely unique and we could not stop ohhing and arghing as we sifted through a treasure trove of vintage pieces, selecting colours and finishes we thought you would love. Sometimes hard work can be such a joy! Keep an eye on our website if you are keen to check out what saris we have been able to source for the next round of chairs due to arrive in NZ in the next couple of weeks.

A La Ferme storage Unit

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:36:07 GMT

We have been having lots of fun at My French Interiors playing with the new collection and doing a few photo shoots with some of the pieces as we unpack them.

One of the more practical pieces from the collection is the storage unit we have decided to call “A La Ferme” translated in English it means basically down the farm (not quite as glamorous). This unit has six removable storage boxes to hide away all your tools of the trade, whether it be gardening tools, sewing bits and bobs or perhaps even cutlery and napkins sets in a dinning room. Finished with a silver metal top wrapped around the edges to give the unit a robust, no nonsense touch.We have been having lots of fun at My French Interiors playing with the new collection and doing a few photo shoots with some of the pieces as we unpack them.

Trade inquiries

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:58:14 GMT

For all trade enquiries please fill in the form below to register or login below

My French Interiors are interior design and lifestyle product specialists. With our unique sense of style, we offer a collection of fabulous and exotic French interior products for a truly inspirational look.
As a registered Trade Customer you are entitled to generous and competitive trade discounts. To be considered for a Trade Account you will be required to complete the Trade Application form below.

Register

Please be aware that we are unable to accept Trade orders until your details have been verified and your Trade Account is set up. Please allow us time to process your application; we will contact you to advise if your application has been successful.

Terms & conditions

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:33:37 GMT

This page (together with the documents referred to on it) tells you the terms and conditions on which we supply any of the products (Products) listed on our website www.myfrenchinteriors.co.nz (our site) to you. Please read these terms and conditions carefully before ordering any Products from our site. You should understand that by ordering any of our Products, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. You should print a copy of these terms and conditions for future reference.

If you do not accept these terms and conditions, you will not be able to order any Products from our site.

1. Information about us

www.myfrenchinteriors.co.nz is a site operated by French Interiors Limited. We are registered in New Zealand under company number 3397171 and our registered office is at Campbells Bay, North Shore city, Auckland 0630. Our VAT number is 107 072 861.

2. Your status

By placing an order through our site, you warrant that:
(a) you are legally capable of entering into binding contracts; (b) you are at least 18 years old.

3. How the contract is formed between you and us

3.1 After placing an order, you will receive an email from us confirming that your order has been accepted (Order Confirmation). The contract between us (Contract) will only be formed when we send you this Order Confirmation.
3.2 The Contract will relate only to those Products whose order we have confirmed in the Order Confirmation. We will not be obliged to supply any other Products which may have been part of your order until the order of such Products has been confirmed in a separate Order Confirmation.

4. Products

4.1 All descriptions of the Products on our site are correct at the time of publication on our site. We have a policy of continuous product development and reserve the right to amend the specification of Products without prior notice in relation to future sales.
4.2 The measurements of the Products are as accurate as possible, but are nevertheless approximate.
4.3 Finishes are applied to the exterior of our Products. Due to the nature of the materials used, finishes may vary.
4.4 It is your responsibility to check that all the details on the order form are correct, including the exact specifications of the Products and delivery details.

5. Delivery & Guarantees

5.1 Either we or our nominated delivery partner will contact you to notify you when your Products are available and will arrange a time and date for delivery to the address specified by you.
5.2   Either we or our nominated delivery partner will deliver your Products to any NZ mainland address. The charges will vary, but will be indicated when you place your order, please note that with some rural deliveries, more charges might incurred as it recognises the cost to the nearest centre. We reserve the right to require proof of identification from you when making a delivery to you.
5.3 You are required to take delivery on the date agreed between us, otherwise we reserve the right to charge you an additional redelivery fee. This payment will be due before redelivery.
5.4 Time of delivery is not of the essence in these terms and conditions. We will not be liable for any direct or indirect loss of profits or other financial loss or damage suffered by you through any reasonable delay or delay due to unforeseen circumstances outside our reasonable control.
5.5 For deliveries made by us to addresses in mainland NZ, our delivery team will exercise every caution and extend every courtesy during delivery and assembly. We cannot be held liable for any accidental damage to your property or person, however caused, and only enter your premises under these conditions.
5.6 The delivery service provided by us is to a room of your choice, and the Products will usually be unpacked upon request. A signature will be required to acknowledge delivery. The signature of the person accepting delivery at the delivery address will be proof that you or the person to whom the order is addressed has received delivery.
5.7 You are responsible for checking the condition of the Products delivered and must highlight any issues upon receipt with the delivery carrier. Please note that a refund of product is not automatic as signing without identifying issues is a legal declaration the good is received in full and undamaged. You will also contact us directly on the same day so we can agree a mean of resolving the issues that are presented at this time.

6. Risk and title

6.1 The Products will be at your risk from the time of delivery.
6.2 Ownership of the Products will only pass to you when we receive full payment of all sums due in respect of the Products, including delivery charges (if any).

7. Price and payment

7.1 The price of any Products will be as quoted on our site except in cases of obvious error.
7.2 These prices include G S T but exclude any delivery costs which will be added to the total amount due as set out in our delivery charges.
7.3 Prices are liable to change at any time, but changes will not affect orders in respect of which we have already sent you an Order Confirmation.
7.4 Our site contains a large number of Products and it is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the Products listed on our site may be incorrectly priced. We will normally verify prices, as part of our dispatch procedures so that, where a Product's correct price is less than our stated price, we will charge the lower amount when dispatching the Product to you. If a Product’s correct price is higher than the price stated on our site, we will normally, at our discretion, either contact you for instructions before dispatching the Product, or reject your order and notify you of such rejection.
7.5 We are under no obligation to provide the Product to you at the incorrect (lower) price, even after we have sent you an Order Confirmation, if the pricing error is obvious and unmistakeable and could have reasonably been recognised by you as a mis-pricing.
7.6 Payment for all Products may be made by personal cheque (which must be received and cleared before delivery), credit card or Eftpos. We accept payment by Visa, MasterCard, Direct Deposit, Internet Banking (Please include your order number or invoice number and surname when making electronic payments).
7.7 Products cannot be delivered until full payment has been received.
7.8 Where products, including any bespoke or personalised items, are not held in stock by the Seller at the time the Buyer places an order, payment of a deposit of 50% of the Price shall be due at the date of the order. The remaining 50% of the Price shall be due when the Seller notifies the Buyer that the products are ready for delivery. If the Buyer fails to make payment as required the Seller may suspend delivery of the Products or any further Products ordered until payment is made in full.

8. Our refunds and returns policy

8.1 We are unable to refund for change of minds, so please choose carefully. We will only make, and are only obligated to make, a refund in accordance with our Refunds & Returns Policy, the guidelines for eligibility are detailed in this policy.
You must inspect the goods for damage before accepting them
8.2 When you return a product to us because you claim that the Product is defective or that the incorrect item has been delivered to you, we will examine the returned Product and will notify you of your refund via telephone or e-mail within a reasonable period of time. We will usually process the refund due to you as soon as possible and, in any case, within 30 days of the day we confirmed to you via e-mail that you were entitled to a refund for the defective Product. Products delivered to you by us and returned by you because of a defect or because the incorrect item has been delivered will be refunded in full, including a refund of the delivery charges for sending the item to you and the cost incurred by you in returning the item to us (if any). These charges and costs are to be agreed with us in writing in advance of your incurring them. Please note that you are required to carry out a visual inspection of Your item(s) upon delivery, to ensure that the Goods have been delivered undamaged. If upon inspection, you are unhappy with the condition of the Goods for whatever reason you must decline to sign the acknowledgement receipt and ask the driver to return the Goods to us.
IMPORTANT: We will take Your signature on the acknowledgement receipt as confirmation that you are happy with the condition of the Goods, and as such We will not be liable for any impact damage, chips or scratches reported to us after You have confirmed, by way of a signature that the Goods have been delivered in a satisfactory condition.
The same applies if You arrange to collect the Goods from Our warehouse. You shall be liable for the visual condition of the Goods as soon as You sign to receive them.
8.3 We will usually refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase.
8.4 Bespoke Products may not be returned for any reason other than that they are faulty. In such circumstances, we will replace or repair the Product rather than give a refund.

9. Our liability.

9.1 We warrant to you that any Product purchased from us through our site is of satisfactory quality and reasonably fit for all the purposes for which products of the kind are commonly supplied.
9.2 Our liability for losses you suffer as a result of us breaking this agreement is strictly limited to the purchase price of the Product you purchased and any losses which are a foreseeable consequence of us breaking the agreement. Losses are foreseeable where they could be contemplated by you and us at the time your order is accepted by us.
9.3 We will meet our responsibilities under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. If the goods are being purchased for a business then the Consumer Guarantees Act does not apply.

10. Written communications

Applicable laws require that some of the information or communications we send to you should be in writing. When using our site, you accept that communication with us will be mainly electronic. We will contact you by e-mail or provide you with information by posting notices on our website. For contractual purposes, you agree to this electronic means of communication and you acknowledge that all contracts, notices, information and other communications that we provide to you electronically comply with any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

11. Notices
All notices given by you to us must be given to My French Interiors, PO BOX 31665 Milford Auckland 0741 or email support@myfrenchinteriors.co.nz. We may give notice to you at either the e-mail or postal address you provide to us when placing an order, or in any of the ways specified in clause 11 above. Notice will be deemed received and properly served immediately when posted on our website, 24 hours after an e-mail is sent, or three days after the date of posting of any letter. In proving the service of any notice, it will be sufficient to prove, in the case of a letter, that such letter was properly addressed, stamped and placed in the post and, in the case of an e-mail, that such e-mail was sent to the specified e-mail address of the addressee.
11.1 The contract between you and us is binding on you and us and on our respective successors and assigns.
11.2 You may not transfer, assign, charge or otherwise dispose of a Contract, or any of your rights or obligations arising under it, without our prior written consent.
11.3 We may transfer, assign, charge, sub-contract or otherwise dispose of a Contract, or any of our rights or obligations arising under it, at any time during the term of the Contract.

Terms of website use

This page tells you the terms of use on which you may make use of our website “www.myfrenchinteriors.co.nz” (our site). Please read these terms of use carefully before you start to use the site. By using our site, you indicate that you accept these terms of use and that you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree to these terms of use, please refrain from using our site.

Information about us

“www.myfrenchinteriors.co.nz” is a site operated by French Interiors Limited. We are a limited company registered in New Zealand under company number 3397171 and have our registered office at Park Rise, Campbells Bay, Auckalnd 0630. Our VAT number is 107 072 861.

Accessing our site

Access to our site is permitted on a temporary basis, and we reserve the right to withdraw or amend the service we provide on our site without notice (see below). We will not be liable if for any reason our site is unavailable at any time or for any period.

Intellectual property rights

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You may print off one copy, and may download extracts, of any page(s) from our site for your personal reference and you may draw the attention of others within your organisation to material posted on our site.

You must not modify the paper or digital copies of any materials you have printed off or downloaded in any way, and you must not use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences or any graphics separately from any accompanying text.

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If you print off, copy or download any part of our site in breach of these terms of use, your right to use our site will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.

Our liability

The material displayed on our site is provided without any guarantees, conditions or warranties as to its accuracy. To the extent permitted by law, we hereby expressly exclude:
•    all conditions, warranties and other terms which might otherwise be implied by statute, common law or the law of equity; and
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•    loss of income or revenue;
•    loss of business;
•    loss of profits or contracts;
•    loss of anticipated savings;
•    loss of data;
•    loss of goodwill;
•    wasted management or office time; and
•    for any other loss or damage of any kind, however arising and whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract or otherwise, even if foreseeable.

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We will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities and we will co-operate with those authorities by disclosing your identity to them. In the event of such a breach, your right to use our site will cease immediately.
We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a distributed denial-of-service attack, viruses or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, computer programs, data or other proprietary material due to your use of our site or to your downloading of any material posted on it, or on any website linked to it.

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Delivery

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Furniture Delivery Cost?

Wherever possible, items are dispatched on a standard delivery charge. However, fragile, heavy and large items require delivery by a specialist carrier and need additional insurance. The extra charges applied are to ensure that the product reaches you in perfect condition. Delivery of fragile, heavy and large items requires a bespoke delivery charge.

Never help the driver again!

All of our heavy items are delivered by a two man team who upon request will unpack the furniture for you, and upon request remove the packaging.
You get the opportunity to check the furniture for damage and even return it to us straight away should it not look as you expected. See our returns information for more details. What's more, our drivers will give you a call on route to let you know a window when they expect to arrive.

How long do I have to wait for delivery?

We will always try to deliver your new furniture within ten days, on a mutually convenient day fpr you. You will be contacted with available time slots – so there’s no staying in all day wondering when we’re going to arrive.

What happens if I am not in on the delivery day?

Furniture purchases: Our delivery company will call you in advance of the delivery to arrange the day and time, so you don't have to worry about not being in. If they do not give you enough notice please make this known when they call and they will reschedule for you at no extra cost. (This will usually be the same week unless you are in a remote area).

I’m worried about damage in transit

Don’t be. Providing you adhere to our policy there is nothing to worry about here.

Step 1.

You will need to take a good look at your item when it arrives to ensure you are happy with its condition. We have ways which make this easy for you, so don't worry, the driver(s) won't turn up unannounced! (full details will be emailed to you after purchase, but feel free to give the office a call if you have any questions at all).

Step 2.

If in the (rare) event your item is damaged when it arrives simply ask the driver(s) to take it away. The rejected unit will arrive back in the warehouse within 2 days, where it will be checked, and a new unit sent out to you in the quickest possible time.

Step 3.

Receive your undamaged item.

Will the drivers carry my item(s) up the stairs?

Yes! We try to offer the best possible service at My French Interiors and we are happy to deliver items to any room you require. Just show the driver where it is to be delivered to and they will assess whether or not he/she can physically manoeuvre the items into place and will only do so if items pass freely through the spaces provided.

Where is my delivery?

If you think your delivery is overdue please contact customer support

Our manifesto

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We aim to create beautiful products using traditional crafts.

We are different

None of our products are the same. We are different and believe that or collection is unique and original. Our products are all hand made by qualified craftspeople whose traditional crafts techniques are handed down from generation to generation.

Made to last

With care our products should last for generations to come.

Materials

All the bone used in our furniture is camel bone procured from reliable sources, for each shipment we have to get a wild life certificate from the Indian government prior to shipping. The bone is collected form camels that have died of natural causes.

Bone Inlay & Mother of Pearl Furniture

A Team of craftsmen are working to make a single piece of Bone Inlay furniture: the first one carves pieces of camel bone into the shapes needed to affix onto the furniture; the second affixes those pieces onto a wooden frame of the furniture in patterns, and; the third fills in around the bone with the colored resin. From the beginning to the end product, it takes 4 weeks to make a unique and completely hand made item of Bone Inlay Furniture.

Kantha Chairs

'Kantha' chairs are upholstered in vintage Indian Saris, finished with traditional 'Kantha' hand stitching

Care Instructions

As these pieces are upholstered in genuine vintage fabrics, small marks, stains, or patched areas are often encountered, and should be considered an inherent part of the piece. As the fabrics can be up to 40 years old, extreme care should be taken when cleaning. We recommend you consult an experienced upholstery professional, as the fabric on each chair is different in composition and age.

Labour

Keeping traditional craft skills alive, supporting developing countries.

Packaging

Our goods are carefully packaged and shipped overseas in containers, the pieces are then delivered to you via our couriers.

If you have any questions or comments please contact us.

Contact us

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Why not come and view our furniture on the North Shore of Auckland? Please do give us a call beforehand to let us know you’re coming. We have embraced technology meaning that we are not always tied to the showroom, and we would hate you to have a wasted journey should we be working away on that day.

Opening times

Monday - Friday   10am - 6pm
Saturdays    10:30am - 4:30pm
Sundays    Closed

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How to find us

Campbells Bay, North Shore, Auckland 0630
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Press enquiries

If you are a journalist, stylist or other press-related person and would like more information, samples or have a question, please contact Arnaud on 021 1708201 or email me at arnaud@myfrenchinteriors.co.nz

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French Interiors Limited respects your right to privacy. We will not pass on any of your personal information to any third party, unless required by law. In accordance with the Privacy Act 1993, you have the right to access any of your personal information held by French Interiors Limited, and to request correction or removal of any of your personal information if desired.

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