We are pleased to introduce Teak as a lighter colour alternative to mahogany. Both timbers are hardwood and depending on the colour scheme of the room would determine your choice of wood finish.
The finish on our mahogany range is stained, waxed and polished, whereas the teak finish is natural colour and lacquered. The beauty of teak furniture is the special oil content in its heartwood, which makes this wood always seen to gleam. A light dusting is all that is required with an occasional light polish to enhance its natural beauty. The worldwide reputation of Teak wood, despite a price premium and its limited supply, produces furniture of the highest close grain quality with outstanding strength.
Indonesia being the largest teak supplier in the world is committed to preserve the Teak plantations through practical and strict government legislation. It is only through Perum Perhutani (Forestation Company of Government) that Indonesia can supply Teak wood for export. Not only this, but because of the skill of our woodworkers and artisans, Indonesia produces some of the most unique and interesting furniture products to be found anywhere in the world.
Teak wood has been relied upon and trusted for its uncommon strength.Teak is durable even when not treated with oil or varnish. Timber cut from old teak trees was once believed to be more durable and harder than plantation grown teak. Studies have shown Plantation Teak performs on par with old-growth teak in erosion rate, dimensional stability, warping, and surface checking, but is more susceptible to color change from UV exposure.
Teak consumption raises a number of environmental concerns, such as the disappearance of rare old-growth teak. However, its popularity has led to growth in sustainable Plantation Teak production throughout the seasonally dry tropics in forestry plantations. The Forest Stewardship Council offers certification of sustainably grown and harvested teak products. Propagation of teak via tissue culture for plantation purposes is commercially viable
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