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Wood types & finishes

Every piece we build starts with the right timber and ends with the right finish. Here are the woods and polishes we work with most — we’ll help you pick what suits your room, your budget and how the piece will be used.

Wood types

  • Teak — wood sample

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    Teak

    • Ghana teak
    • Valsad teak
    • Burma Border teak

    Dense, durable hardwood with warm honey tones. Ideal for heavy-use furniture and outdoor pieces.

    • High durability
    • Warm tone
    • Moisture resistant
  • Acacia Wood — wood sample

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    Acacia Wood

    Hard, scratch-resistant surface with dramatic grain movement.

    • Scratch resistant
    • Strong grain
    • Dining & tops
  • White Ash — wood sample

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    White Ash

    Light, clean base tone that takes stain very well. Perfect for Scandinavian-style pieces.

    • Light tone
    • Takes stain well
    • Scandi style

Finishes

  • Dark Brown Polish — finish sample

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    Dark Brown Polish

    Deep coffee-brown tone that highlights grain and gives a warm, premium feel.

    • Rich tone
    • Premium
    • Highlight grain
  • Natural / Light Brown Polish — finish sample

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    Natural / Light Brown Polish

    Natural, mid-brown finish that keeps the wood looking close to raw but protected.

    • Natural look
    • Versatile
    • Low visual weight
  • Matte Black Finish — finish sample

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    Matte Black Finish

    Non-reflective black finish that softens reflections while keeping texture visible.

    • Matte
    • Modern
    • Accent pieces
  • Wire-Brushed Finish — finish sample

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    Wire-Brushed Finish

    Lightly wire-brushed surface for a tactile, rustic feel with stronger grain expression.

    • Textured
    • Rustic
    • High grain

What’s inside

All our wood is kiln-dried

We build in kiln-dried (KD) solid wood, including Ghana teak, Valsad teak, Burma Border teak, walnut, acacia and white ash. Kiln drying removes moisture before the wood is cut, which reduces warping and cracking later.

Foam & lining

We use foam from Sleepeeze and Century, chosen to suit the design. Every seat gets at least 2 inches of foam at a minimum of 40 density, with Recron in every seat. A latex layer can be added depending on your budget. We use full-size foam sheets, never offcuts, and a 500–600 GSM Majarpat lining under the upholstery.

  • FoamSleepeeze or Century, minimum 2 inches, minimum 40 density
  • FibreRecron, in every seat
  • LatexOptional, depending on budget
  • Foam sheetsFull-size, never offcuts
  • Lining500–600 GSM Majarpat, under the upholstery

Not sure which wood fits your project? Send us your reference and we’ll recommend one.

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