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Since then, the two designers have been a strong voice on the international design scene."},{"url":"https://www.blomus.com/en/article/66164/wood-basket-ashi-black-oak","quote":"The studio has received numerous awards, among them the prestigious Red Dot Award for the Ani lamp for blomus in 2019 and the German Design Award Special for the Stay outdoor range in 2021."}],"ashi_fireplace_tool_set_coordination":[{"url":"https://blomus.us/products/ashi-log-carrier-with-oak-wood-handle-modern-log-basket","quote":"The Firewood Basket coordinates beautifully with the ASHI Fireplace Tool Sets."}]},"entry_sources":{"219_msrp_positioning":["https://www.blomus.com/en/article/66164/wood-basket-ashi-black-oak","https://www.indooroutdoors.co.uk/products/volcann-cubist-contemporary-log-basket"],"reed_stem_inspiration":["https://www.blomus.com/en/article/66164/wood-basket-ashi-black-oak"],"fsc_certified_oak_handle":["https://www.blomus.com/en/article/66164/wood-basket-ashi-black-oak"],"kaschkasch_design_studio":["https://www.blomus.com/en/article/66164/wood-basket-ashi-black-oak"],"ashi_fireplace_tool_set_coordination":["https://blomus.us/products/ashi-log-carrier-with-oak-wood-handle-modern-log-basket"]}},"matte_powder_coating_durability":{"title":"Durability of the matte black powder-coated finish","entries":{"scratch_resistance":"Powder coating is inherently more scratch- and impact-resistant than conventional paint, so the ASHI basket's matte black surface withstands the abrasions of daily log handling without flaking or chipping.","cleaning_and_maintenance":"To preserve the matte finish, blomus instructs cleaning only with a damp cloth — abrasive or chemical cleaners can permanently damage the powder-coated surface, a key consideration when ash and soot settle near the fireplace."},"entry_quotes":{"scratch_resistance":[{"url":"https://www.mass.gov/files/powder-coating-faq-final_0.pdf","quote":"Powder coating is also more durable and scratch resistant."}],"cleaning_and_maintenance":[{"url":"https://www.blomus.com/en/article/66164/wood-basket-ashi-colour-black-oak","quote":"For gentle cleaning, please use a damp cloth."},{"url":"https://www.blomus.com/en/article/67209/wall-shelf-oru-colour-burned-metal-size-s","quote":"The use of abrasive or chemical cleaning agents should be avoided, as these can permanently damage the surface."}]},"entry_sources":{"scratch_resistance":["https://www.mass.gov/files/powder-coating-faq-final_0.pdf"],"cleaning_and_maintenance":["https://www.blomus.com/en/article/66164/wood-basket-ashi-colour-black-oak","https://www.blomus.com/en/article/67209/wall-shelf-oru-colour-burned-metal-size-s"]}}}},"handle":"ashi-log-basket-23521-26120495","storefront_path":"/en/decor/outdoor-decor/ashi-log-basket--23521-26120495","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/decor/outdoor-decor/ashi-log-basket--23521-26120495"}}