Nova Side table zwart

Nova Side table zwart 39x39x46

Side table from Raw materials Nova collection. The table is made of wood and rattan. This collection has a retro/Cane look and adds a rugged twist to any interior.

Nova collection:
All items from the Nova collection are made of teak wood. The chairs and stools are woven with rattan cane. Caning is a traditional method of weaving chairs or other furniture with thin strips of rattan. Due to the cross-weaving, the chairs and side tables are strong and durable.

Rattan is a climbing palm or vine that uses trees for support and can grow up to 100 meters long. Most existing rattan species grow in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, 70% of which are in Indonesia.

Teak has been a favorite hardwood for furniture, construction, and shipbuilding for centuries, also because it is very durable and suitable for outdoor use. Teak is native to India, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, but due to extensive logging, it only grows naturally in forests in Myanmar. It was introduced to Indonesia in the 16th century, and during the Dutch colonial period, large plantations were established. After Indonesia became independent, the Indonesian government managed the plantations. This has been quite successful, as teak is a valuable wood and it has always been economically viable to replant teak after cutting down trees.

Almost all teak used for furniture production in Indonesia comes from these plantations. Only for local use, teak from small farms near villages is sometimes used. Because it does not grow in Indonesia’s natural forests, no tropical forests are cleared for teak.

Since 2016, the Indonesian government has regulated all timber trade, with a system to trace all timber back to the source where the trees were cut. This is part of a FLEGT trade agreement with the EU to ensure that only legal timber is imported into the EU.

These aspects together make teak production in Indonesia and its use for furniture both economically and ecologically sustainable.

Material:
Teak wood & Rattan.