All items in the Nova collection are made of teak . The chairs and stools are woven with rattan cane. Caning is a traditional method of weaving and is often used on chairs or other furniture. Due to the cross weaving, the chairs are strong and durable. Rattan is a climbing palm or vine that uses trees for support and can be up to 100 meters long.
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 heavy logging it only grows in natural forests in Myanmar. In Indonesia it was introduced in the 16th century and large plantations were established during the Dutch colonial era. After the independence of Indonesia, the Indonesian government managed the plantations. This was quite successful as teak is a valuable wood and it has always been economical to replant teak after the trees have been felled.