Stylish & sustainable teak wood furniture

Teak wood furniture ticks all the boxes when it comes to shopping for your Singapore home. It’s water resistant and durable, a lot of teak furniture  is sustainable too.

The oily nature of teak wood furniture means it repels water and helps prevent termites and decay – perfect for Singapore’s climate. You also have the ability to choose between (not-so-environmentally friendly) newly logged teak, teak produced from monitored sources, or reclaimed and recycled teak, which ticks the sustainable credentials.

Here’s some teak wood furniture you may want to add to your wish list!

Originals – a modern take on sustainable teak wood

At Originals, you’ll find a more modern take on teak. The teak wood furniture at the store is light, usually whitewashed and designed to fit any contemporary home.

The teak comes from three main sustainable sources, including recycled. This means you might find yourself owning something that once stood in an abandoned house in Java or India. What about an old colonial cabinet, repurposed from India and given a new life with some colour and design tweaks?

The Originals team says that one of its core values is to think about the environmental impact of the business. It does this through its choice of suppliers. In fact, the store only works with FSC-certified suppliers, and by selecting the right product ranges. The recycled collection, for example, is specifically designed to use old, character-filled pieces of teak.

1 Bukit Batok Street 22, #05-02/03
6471 9918 | originals.com.sg

Soul & Tables – high-quality teak furniture

With over a decade in the furniture industry, Soul & Tables has evolved from its Ethnicraft roots, establishing a unique identity with its 2018 private collection. Focused on crafting affordable, high-quality teak wood furniture, the brand prioritises enhancing the human experience in its designs.

The Teak Collection, presented in its raw state, offers a natural touch that clients have been seeking. Additionally, it also acts as a canvas for customers to appreciate the wood’s inherent grain patterns. Soul & Tables further enhances protection and aesthetics with a complimentary water-based topcoat treatment, imparting a subtle sheen. For those seeking warmth, the company also provides complimentary staining, transforming teak items into a rich American Walnut shade while ensuring additional protection and longevity. The above image shows its Victory Dining Table and Opera Chairs.

Soul & Tables’ dedication to this exceptional wood helps further its aim of being defined as a beacon of quality, elegance and enduring craftsmanship in the furniture world.

#02-03 & #02-09 Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road
9272 1545 | soulandtables.com.sg

Scanteak – Scandinavian designs in teak wood

For quality wood furniture in Singapore, Scanteak combines the simplicity of Scandinavian designs with teak wood, one of the most sought-after wood materials, to create beautiful, lasting and easy-to-maintain furniture pieces for an elegant home. These include sofas, bed frames, dining tables and study tables.

The tenacity of teak wood means the products are durable, and the brand focuses on long-lasting product design as well. One of the defining characteristics of Scandinavian home décor design is its emphasis on simplicity and functionality. Scanteak furniture reflects this philosophy. As teak wood is such a precious resource, the Indonesian government strictly enforces responsible harvesting. This ensures the sustainability of its teak plantations. It’s from these regulated plantations that Scanteak sources materials.

All Scanteak’s products are certified low-formaldehyde as well, which means that all products have been tested to ensure that you and your loved ones can rest assured that home is indeed a safe space. Couple this with its work with award-winning designers and you’ve got some seriously stylish and sustainable pieces. Some of these collections, now sold in Singapore, Taiwan and Malaysia, have won design awards, such as the Singapore President’s Design Award and the Good Design Award (Japan).

211 Henderson Road, #01-04/05
6376 1247 | scanteak.com.sg

Timberry – modern artisan teak furniture

Working together with Indonesian furniture artisans, Timberry aims to bring collections of beautiful, modern, durable teak furniture to customers. It also sources from sustainable, eco-friendly materials to resonate with those who prioritise sustainability in their consumption.

All of the products contain zero or minimum amounts of formaldehydes, prioritising the safety of customers. And while it’s affordably priced, Timberry’s furniture is designed to stand the test of time. If you have a specific design in mind, the team can also assist in bringing your particular vision of a furniture piece to life with the help of experienced manufacturers who have years of expertise in wooden furniture manufacturing.

If you’re looking for furniture with a natural, warm, golden-brown hue and beautiful, intricate grain patterns, drop by Timberry’s showroom to check out the selection of minimalist, modern teakwood pieces.

#01-01 Santat Building, 12 Tannery Lane
timberry.com.sg

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