our timbers

burmese teak

burmese teak is a very desirable timber for its strength and durablity. extremely popualr in the 1960’s for contemporary furniture by danish designers, and of course ercol and parker knoll. these original pieces in burmese teak are now very desirable and collectable.

freshly milled burmese teak has a lovely soft smokey brown colour with a bold high arch figure and outstanding grain. teak is usually finished with teak oil to keep an attractive matte finish which is traditional, but it can also be sealed with a wax oil finish to give a subtle lustre.

a handsome timber with a strong figure. a desirable, exotic timber with the soft smokey colour of native timbers. where a much harder wood than Oak is specified, but a similar colour and virtually knot free timber is required.

perfect for any room, especially where large areas are covered using the same wood. the impressive figuring displays exceptionally well in large open plan homes. equally good in contemporary or traditional interiors. but probably at its most beautiful in interiors using natural colours and textures. leather, linen, silk, cotton, wood, metal etc. the signature kelly hoppen or jasper conran interior!


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