About Teak

If left untreated, teak wood, also known by its Latin name Tectona Grandis, has a life expectancy of 75 years. This dense grained hardwood is impervious to the effects of snow, rain, sun and ice and has for centuries withstood the test of time when used as key components in shipbuilding. The high level of resinous oil and rubber content in teak also acts as a natural parasite repellent making it virtually immune to rotting, and will last you generations without any special treatment. When left untreated, teak will gracefully weather to a beautiful silver gray color.

Our Teak

The marketing of “Brazilian Teak” or “African Teak” has caused confusion in the marketplace as there is only one Teak; Tectona Grandis. Other woods, including Shorea, Cedar, Nyoth and other “teak like” imitations, are lesser quality substitutes and do not have the same longevity as teak.

Our Grade A teak furniture is made of “heart of the log” cuts, which are free of knots and uniform in color. We do not oil, paint or stain our furniture . All our wood is kiln dried to a moisture content of 13-18%; a process which is vital to prevent furniture from warping and cracking.

Craftsmanship is just as important to us as the quality of our wood. We only use precision mortise and tenon joinery. Additionally, all our joints are reinforced with solid teak pegs, brass or stainless steel screws for lasting strength. Folding joints are complemented with brass or stainless steel castings. Finally, each furniture is hand sanded for a smooth finish.

We only select teak wood from ecologically managed plantations, Perum Perhutani, on the island of Java. Perum Perhutani is the principal plantation forestry operation in Indonesia, and is responsible for regulating the number and size of trees which can be felled. These regulations ensure protection of forest vital to our ecosystem.