Description
Side table from our Nova collection. The table is made of wood and rattan. This collection has a retro/Cane look and adds a rugged twist to any interior.
Nova collection:
All items from the Nova collection are made of teak wood. The chairs and stools are woven with rattan cane. Caning is a traditional method of weaving chairs or other furniture with thin strips of rattan. Due to the cross-weaving, the chairs and side tables are strong and durable.
Rattan is a climbing palm or vine that uses trees for support and can grow up to 100 meters long. Most existing rattan species grow in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, 70% of which are in Indonesia.
Teak has been a favorite hardwood for furniture, construction, and shipbuilding for centuries, also because it is very durable and suitable for outdoor use. Teak is native to India, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, but due to extensive logging, it only grows naturally in forests in Myanmar. It was introduced to Indonesia in the 16th century, and during the Dutch colonial period, large plantations were established. After Indonesia became independent, the Indonesian government managed the plantations. This has been quite successful, as teak is a valuable wood and it has always been economically viable to replant teak after cutting down trees.
Almost all teak used for furniture production in Indonesia comes from these plantations. Only for local use, teak from small farms near villages is sometimes used. Because it does not grow in Indonesia’s natural forests, no tropical forests are cleared for teak.
Since 2016, the Indonesian government has regulated all timber trade, with a system to trace all timber back to the source where the trees were cut. This is part of a FLEGT trade agreement with the EU to ensure that only legal timber is imported into the EU.
These aspects together make teak production in Indonesia and its use for furniture both economically and ecologically sustainable.
Material:
Teak wood & Rattan.
Maintenance:
Since wood is a natural product, it naturally moves in accordance with changing conditions, like cold and dry winter months. To prevent your furniture from gapping and moving, you have to keep your home’s humidity in check. We therefore recommend a humidity in the room between 40% and 60%. To prevent the humidity from dropping too much, water evaporators or humidifiers can be used. It is also advisable not to place wooden furniture near heating sources or air conditioners. Please remember these are common occurrences in natural wood furniture. Even after the winter months, ensure good humidity in the house. Together with the warmer outside temperature, this will ensure that the wood works less quickly and therefore does not crack.
No matter how good the drying and moisture treatment is, small shrinkage cracks can always occur, especially in the head/end of a plank or product. This is a normal operation of the wood and is usually barely noticeable. However, if a larger crack develops, we recommend contacting our customer service.
