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Teak History

In early history, because the British Naval Fleet was literally being eaten away by woodworms, Britain become very interested in growing and producing teakwood.

It didn’t take Britain long to realized that there was no need for them to grow teakwood as they could simply annex the countries that produced teakwood. Granted the need for teakwood was not the only reason why Britain colonized most of Asia and India. Because the British need countless ships, the teak forests were quickly being depleted. Teakwood soon became the preferred wood for shipbuilding, and furniture. The wood shrunk very little, was resistant to warping, and required very little maintenance. In addition it was impervious to and insects. The British used more than one thousand tons of teakwood to build the ocean liner Queen Mary. It wasn’t long before the British government realized that the teak forest were vanishing and soon developed a re-forestation plan. Teak trees were soon replanted on Teak plantations. The British also passed and enforced strict laws governing who could cut a Teak Tree down, export it, and purchase teakwood.

Over 90% of all the Teak grown today is under local government control on plantations. The other 10% can be found in forest where it is illegal to cut down with out special permission from the local government. In some countries, individuals who have been caught illegally cutting down teak tress have been executed. Today, the demand for Teak has increased at a rate of 10% per year. This increased demand has lead many marketers to produce products that they advertise as “Teak like, or “As strong as Teak.” Many times these products have only been treated with teak oil, and they are not as durable, or as resistant to rot and insect infestation as real teak. The consumer soon learns with when within a couple of years their Teak like furniture has been infested with beetles, termites, or rot and must be replaced. It is very understandable why many people would want to avoid purchasing Teakwood, believing that it is a rare wood and needing protecting. However, because the British government realized years ago the importance of teakwood, today its harvest are strongly controlled, ensuring the teak forest will survive for many generations just as the products that are produced from its lumber.

You can find teakwood being used as ship decks, park furniture, flooring, and as home outdoor furniture. The first recorded mention of teak was in the fourth century, since then civilization all over the world have been aware of the many benefits of teak. This is a very durable wood that is resistant to rot, insect infestation, and warping, which is the reason why for many centuries it was used in shipbuilding since the Middle Ages. Another advantage teak has is its unique ability to prevent rust and corrosion on metal that is in contact with the wood. Countless outdoor teakwood benches were actually made from recycled decking from old sailing ships. It wasn’t until the late 1800s, when teak furniture began to be used seriously for outdoor use. During the Victorian period, teakwood traveled to England. Today, you can find teak benches and chairs in public parks all over England, some of which approximately a century old. Today teakwood is used primarily in shipbuilding and in the construction of outdoor furniture due to its virtually indestructible quality, which is partly due to its high oil, content, making it resist insect attacks as well as the elements. You can find teakwood being used as ship decks, park furniture, flooring, and as home outdoor furniture. Teakwood continues to be the favored wood for all construction projects requiring unbeatable durability and rustic elegance, whether its used for the decking of yachts, or cruise ships, flooring or as furniture, teakwood will stand the test of time.

The Klyn range of Indonesian furniture at factory prices includes Indonesian Bed Frames and Indonesian Beds in a variety of designs and styles, Armoires and Wardrobes to suit small bedrooms and bedroom suites, Bedside Tables and Nightstands to match bed styles, Bookcases with open shelves or enclosed with glass fronts, Wedding Boxes and Storage Boxes in antique styles, Cabinets for all purposes, Chairs in contemporary and older designs, Coffee Tables, superbly crafted and designed Dining Table Sets, Floor Screens to add a touch of exotic privacy to your bedroom or living areas, magnificent Day Beds and Benches, partner Desks, sideboards and buffets, solid Teak Garden Furniture for your garden or patio all built with brass fittings and more ......

Solid Teak Indonesian Furniture at factory prices – all manufactured in our factory in Bandung, Indonesia. Our designs are influenced by Javanese and European reproduction furniture styles. All furniture is handcrafted and hand carved from solid Teak to exacting standards using traditional skills - mortise and tenon and dovetail jointing techniques for secure and accurate timber jointing.

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