Teak (tectona grandis) is a very durable timber specie that is very resistant to rot and decay and has natural water repellency due to its rich rubber and oil content (oleoresin). Teak has therefore been a favourite timber in the construction of ships, decking, wharves, marine work and garden furniture.

Our collection of teak root furniture and sculptures are hand finished and crafted from teak roots that are 200 to 500 years old. These teak roots originate from Java, Indonesia and are collected by local indigenous people and farmers from either their own land or from the teak estates and plantations that have been established on Java.

Once the teak roots have been collected, each root is then cleaned and all debris is removed and the root is allowed to naturally air-dry.

Nature has a big part to play and may have already crafted the root towards being a table, chair, bench or sculpture. However, it is the eye and skill of the local craftsman who can hand finish the teak root into a stunning piece of furniture or sculpture. Our teak root furniture differs from conventional furniture in the fact that it is sculptured and shaped as opposed to assembled and we do not use screws, bolts, nails, glue, joints or seams. Each piece is a naturally unique and an individual creation.

Additionally the teak specie has a great deal of natural beauty and each piece of our teak root furniture will illustrate the bright and beautiful lustre of the sapwood through to the deep rich warm colours of the heartwood. Our root furniture harnesses the natural beauty of teak providing furniture that will be the centrepiece or focal point of any room or garden setting. Teak's natural durability will allow you to use our teak root furniture both internally or externally. If used externally, the rich golden brown colour of the furniture will fade and weather to a silver grey tone and will in time become more characteristic of driftwood. This natural process can be prevented by regular maintenance of furniture and sculptures placed in the garden.