About Our Materials All of the wood (mostly Mahogany, mahogany or rosewood) used to make our eco friendly Asian furniture, is either solid re-claimed wood or solid wood harvested from certified plantation grown trees. The result is beautiful Asian furniture pieces that don't leave an ugly scar on the earth. We also do not use particle board, paper board, veneer or any other low quality substitute. If an item says "mahogany" for example, then we guarantee it is made entirely of solid mahogany and is not just stained "mahogany color" or has a "mahogany veneer finish".
-Reclaimed wood comes from sources such as old houses, bridges and railroads that are torn down and sold in scraps. The wood is then treated and re-finished, and reborn as furniture. Reclaimed wood not only saves trees and utilizes waste but is actually stronger than new wood because aging naturally decreases water content in wood. The result is wood that is far less likely to warp, expand or contract making it a more durable and environmentally friendly choice. Over harvesting of forests is a big problem all over the world despite the efforts of green organizations world wide to protect earths forests. It is the responsibility of retailers and consumers to ensure that the Asian furniture that they purchase is made of environmentally sustainable materials such as reclaimed wood.
-We use Plantation grown Mahogany to make some of our furniture pieces which comes from plantations that are regulated by the Indonesian government vs. harvested from virgin forests. These plantations continually plant new trees and are not permitted to expand into new regions. Plantation owners instead strive to maximize wood out put from their land by improving farming methods. The result is high quality lumber without the continued destruction of earths remaining forests.
We are dedicated to working towards a greener tomorrow.
