No compromise, even where unseen.
What makes Mihenk last is not the first thing you see — it is the layer you don't. From material to mechanism, every component is a verifiable quality decision.
Registered design — swing and mechanism
Mihenk's form and its reclining mechanism are protected by a design registration at the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (No. 2026 000125). The registration covers both the appearance of the swing and the multi-position mechanism.
View the design registration →Solid Iroko — with controlled drying
The frame is 100% solid Iroko (Milicia excelsa) — a dense African hardwood. Outdoors it does not rot or warp; over the years it patinas. The raw timber is kiln-dried to minimise expansion and contraction — the first line of defence against cracking and joint separation.
Italian teak oil — not varnish
The surface is sealed with three progressive coats of Italian teak oil. Unlike varnish it leaves no film; it penetrates the wood and lets it breathe. Sun and moisture are balanced; it does not peel or crack. One re-oiling per year is enough.
Cushion and fabric — Solution-Dyed Olefin
Cushions are made with 100% Solution-Dyed Olefin outdoor weave: colour is set at fibre stage, giving light-fastness 7-8 (ISO 105-B02) — the top class for resistance to fading in direct sun. Water-repellent, antibacterial (no mould or odour in damp conditions), breathable open weave; passes the cigarette (smouldering contact) test. The common “Oxford” cushion fabric is piece-dyed polyester with a PU/PVC coating: the colour sits on the surface and fades within 1-2 seasons, the coating cracks, turns sticky and peels, and because it is airtight it feels hot to sit on. Solution-Dyed Olefin has no coating — nothing to peel, the colour is the fibre itself. The fill is silicone fibre — it does not collapse or hold moisture. Two colours: mustard continues the golden-brown tone of the Iroko, anthracite adds contrast.
Invisible connection architecture
A swing lasts only as long as its weakest joint. We use top-segment, corrosion-resistant stainless fittings — and we keep them invisible: with a hidden connection architecture, no bolt or screw shows from the outside. They do not rust or loosen even in salt coastal air, and are safely sized for a 400 kg load.
Summary — material and hardware
- Frame100% solid Iroko (Milicia excelsa)
- DryingKiln-dried — movement minimised
- SurfaceItalian teak oil, 3 progressive coats
- Cushion fabric100% Solution-Dyed Olefin — light-fastness 7-8 (ISO 105-B02), water-repellent, antibacterial
- FillSilicone fibre
- Connecting hardwareHidden architecture — corrosion-resistant stainless, top segment
- Load capacity400 kg
- ProtectionDesign registration — swing + mechanism (No. 2026 000125)
See these details in person.
If you would like to feel the material and see the mechanism in motion, speak directly with the maker.
Message on WhatsAppLast updated: 16 June 2026