Teak bar stool natural metal X2 - Raw Materials

The wood used for the Loft collection does not come from the trunk, but from the basic structure and roots of teak trees. The grains of the wood are therefore rounder and more irregular, which sometimes gives a particular effect and more color variations.

The metal legs of Loft items are powder coated , which provides tougher protection against rust and scratches compared to regular paint.

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.

Almost all of the teak wood used in Indonesia for furniture production comes from these plantations. For local use only, teak from small farms near villages is sometimes used. Because it does not grow in natural forests in Indonesia, no rainforests are cleared for teak.

Since 2016, the Indonesian government has regulated all timber trade, with a system of returning all timber 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 the production of teak in Indonesia and its use for furniture economically and environmentally sustainable .