Description
Elevate your living space with the timeless charm of our recycled teak coffee table.
Origin:
This coffee table is made of FSC recycled teak wood and carries the FSC logo. This type of teak wood comes from old plantations in Indonesia. The origin of this wood is responsible
because the plantations are sustainably managed by the Indonesian government. 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 wood is native to India, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, but due to extensive logging, it only grows in natural forests in Myanmar. In Indonesi,a it was introduced in the 16th century and large plantations were established during the Dutch colonial period. 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 economical to replant teak after felling trees. Almost all the teak wood in Indonesia used for furniture production comes from these plantations. Teak from small farms near villages is sometimes used only for local use. Because it does not grow in Indonesia’s natural
forests, no tropical forests are cut down for teak wood.
Since 2016, the Indonesian government has regulated all timber trade, with a system to trace all timber back to its source, where the trees were felled. 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 environmentally sustainable.
Material:
FSC recycled teak wood.
Maintenance:
Since wood is a natural product, it naturally moves in in accordance to 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.
-The wood has a water-based coating that protects against water stains. But it is recommended to only use the furniture indoors and not to leave liquids on the wood for a long time.
-Small damage or scratches in the wood with its natural color can only be treated on site with transparent or very light colored oil.
