Woods

Our standard wood species

All of our funtiture is custom made by hand per order and our wood is supplied from an FSC Chain of Custody certified company that is also FSC certified by the Rainforest Alliance. The entire process from when and how the wood is cultivated and harvested to how it gets shipped is carefully monitored. This provides the most credible link between responsible production and consumption.

Listed below are the woods we typically use in our furniture but you may request a different wood of your choice and we will try to find a responsible source for you. Other woods that we have used in our projects include Black Walnut, Ribbon Sapele, Indian Rosewood, Mokey Pod and Podocarpus.

The woods we use are highly insect resistant because of their extreme density and many are even rated as Class 1 or Class A fire resistant. Because of their internal structure and tightly interlocked grain, these woods do not rot or decay like typical domestic softwoods and should last outdoors for 30 to 50 years or longer.

Cumaru •• (Dipteryx odorata)

Common names: Brazilian Teak, Golden Teak, Southern Chestnut

Cumaru, or Brazilian Teak, is a beautiful cinnamon brown. It is 8.3 times harder than Pine.

Ipe •• (Handroanthus spp.)

Common names: Brazilian Walnut, Lapacho, Pau Lope

Ipe, or Brazilian Walnut, is a deep dark greenish brown. It is 8.7 times harder than Pine.

Tigerwood •• (Astronium fraxinifolium)

Common names: Brazilian Koa, Goncalo Alves, Muiracatiara, Jobillo

Tigerwood, or Goncalo Alves, is a rich orange brown with streaks of black. It is 5.4 times harder than Pine.

Garapa •• (Apuleia leiocarpa)

Common names: Brazilian Ash

Garapa, or Brazilian Ash, is a beautiful blonde brown. It is 4.1 times harder than Pine.

Wood and outdoor use

Even though we use many of the hardest and most dense woods in the world no one can control the environment outdoors. Wood is a naturally porous and fiberous material that is contantly in motion based on temperature and humidity.

When any wood is exposed to extremely humid and damp conditions without sunlight it can attract mold. Additionally, when left in direct sunlight these woods will gradually lose their vibrant colors after a period of years. Luckily, neither of these situation is permanent.

Because of the incredibly durable nature of these woods they can be cleaned with nearly any cleaner without damage. They can also be oiled periodically to maintain their beautiful color if desired. The sun is what primarily fades the color of wood so items kept out of direct sunlight will retain their rich color.

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Cumaru •• (Dipteryx odorata)

Ipe •• (Handroanthus spp.)

Tigerwood •• (Astronium fraxinifolium)

Garapa •• (Apuleia leiocarpa)

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Wood and outdoor use

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