Early outdoor teak furniture was probably made from the remains of ships that had done their time on the oceans. The wood obtained from the scrapped ships was found to be of great strength, and was used to make furniture. So teak and furniture have an age old relationship. Teak (Tecona grandis) grows about 150-200 feet in height, and grows naturally in the backyards of villages in India and Indonesia. There is a special focus on teak plantations in tropical areas, as it provides income, and is exported worldwide. It has always been the preferred material for ship building, but teak and furniture have become synonymous with each other in the area of indoor and outdoor furniture.
Teak and Furniture: An Age-Old Relationship
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