What kind of wood is used for your wooden benches, and is it sustainably sourced?

I’m often asked, “What kind of wood is used for your wooden benches, and is it sustainably sourced?” Let me introduce you to the soul of my design—because every bench tells a story, and the wood is its voice.

My primary choice is teak (Tectona grandis), specifically harvested from certified plantations in Java and Indonesia. Teak isn’t just beautiful with its rich, golden-brown grain; it’s naturally tough against rain, snow, and UV rays, meaning I can last for decades without a chemical treatment. More importantly, I’m built from wood that respects its home. Every plank comes from FSC-certified forests—the gold standard in responsible forestry. That certification ensures that for every tree used, new ones are planted, local communities benefit, and biodiversity thrives.

But I’m not a one-wood bench. For those who love a story of renewal, I also offer benches crafted from reclaimed teak and reclaimed oak. These woods once lived as abandoned railway sleepers, old barn beams, or retired cargo ship decking. By giving them a second life, I reduce demand for virgin timber and keep carbon locked in my grain instead of releasing it to the air.

To answer your question directly: Yes, every species I use—teak, oak, or acacia—come from verified sustainable sources. I carry a “chain of custody” proof, from forest to workshop to your door. When you sit on me, you’re resting on a promise: that the wood beneath you was harvested with the forest’s future in mind, not just today’s chair.

I may be a simple bench, but my wood is never an afterthought. It’s my backbone, my character, and my quiet pact with the earth.