The Carpenter teak bench comes from Indonesia and is made from reclaimed teak wood. Benches like these were once used in bars, street food stalls, and shops. Their history remains visible in the seat, the wood, and the finish, giving every bench its own appearance.
Measuring approximately 80 x 17 x 50 cm, this larger version offers more space than the smaller Carpenter bench. Use it as an extra seat, a narrow hallway bench, or a low table behind the sofa. Its slim shape also fits well at the foot of a bed, beneath a window, or against an empty wall.
Each Carpenter bench has its original seat. In addition, the wood from the old legs is reused to make new legs. As a result, no two benches look exactly the same. Variations in colour and size, old signs of use, and small imperfections are all part of the product.
Because the bench is long and narrow, you can use it in different ways throughout the home. It works well as extra seating in the hallway, but also as a small table for books, plants, or decorative accessories. You can also move it easily whenever you temporarily need an additional seat.
Material
For the Carpenter benches, we use reclaimed teak wood from Indonesia. Teak is a strong hardwood with distinctive grain patterns and natural colour variations. It also has a long lifespan, which is why it has been used for centuries for furniture, construction, and shipbuilding.
In Indonesia, teak is mainly grown on plantations. Furniture makers generally use teak from these plantations or locally reclaimed wood. As teak in Indonesia is not sourced from natural tropical forests, no tropical rainforest needs to be cleared for this wood.
Since 2016, the Indonesian government has regulated the timber trade through a system that traces wood back to its source. This system forms part of the FLEGT trade agreement with the EU and helps ensure that only legally sourced timber enters the European Union.
Maintenance
Clean the bench with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid harsh cleaning products and prolonged exposure to moisture. Small cracks, dents, colour variations, and old signs of use may be visible in the reclaimed wood. These characteristics are part of the product and make every Carpenter bench different.
- Original Carpenter bench from Indonesia
- Made from reclaimed teak wood
- Previously used in bars, street food stalls, and shops
- Original seat with legs made from reused wood
- Dimensions: approximately 80 x 17 x 50 cm
- Can be used as a bench, hallway bench, or narrow side table
- Each teak bench differs in colour, texture, size, and finish
