On our materials…
Just like our designs, we put careful consideration into the selection of materials that go into manufacturing our products.
Of course, in a perfect world you’d want a well made and designed product with the finest materials, but that would put it out of everyone’s reach.
Instead of creating value through the use of exquisite materials, we create value through good design – made with good materials that adhere to a good balance of performance and cost.
The end goal is to create products that people adore because it’s made and designed with care, not because it’s made out of ‘100-year-old dried sheepskin on a gluten-free diet’.
Everything we do, all boils back down to our ethos – to make the best for the most, for the least.
See our offerings below.
Teak
Teak wood is a fan favourite.
Characterised by its high strength and beautiful golden lustre, it is commonly used in furniture making also due to its workability.
All of our teak wood is sourced responsibly, and adheres to SVLK – Indonesia’s national certification for timber legality. To minimise wastage, we buy our teak in the form of logs from certified plantations. They are then cut, kiln-dried, and processed in house.
Depending on your choice of finish, a wood stain is applied to raw timber, and a thin layer of polyurethane finish is applied for extra durability.
Upholstery
A crucial part of any soft furnishings.
They add warmth to any home, and in most cases it’s often the material you come in contact with the most. Texture, colour, and tactility is key.
We’ve partnered with Spanish textile manufacturer Agora and have pre-selected five beautiful hues as part of our standard collection.
We have opted for 100% solution-dyed acrylic due to its balance of performance and cost. A synthetic weave resists wear, soiling, and fading, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Not only that, a special finish is then added to enhance the softness of the fabric, making it comparable to its natural woven counterparts (looking at you, wool).
Our standard selection of fabrics also adheres to OEKO-TEX® standards, which means they have been tested for harmful substances.
This is all part of our long game – make long lasting products, that are kind to the environment.
Steel
Marcel Breuer’s favourite plaything – the good old tubular steel.
Tubular steel is malleable – it can be produced in various lengths, and can be bent into any desired shape. The strength of steel also allows us to create products with slim silhouettes that are otherwise impossible with timber.
Powder-coating is our preferred method of finishing our steel products, chosen mainly for its durability. The thermal bonding ensures the surface is resistant to various environmental factors.
Our products are powder-coated in house, with three standard choices of soft, matte colours.
Rattan Core
South-East Asia’s best kept secret.
Rattan is a rapid-growing climbing plant, is 100% biodegradable, with minimal processing required to be able to use in manufacturing.
Rattan core is a weaving material with a round profile, obtained from the core of larger rattan poles. Its strength and flexibility allows it to be woven into any organic shape required.
Known for its light blond colour, it will develop a beautiful patina over time.
In terms of carbon footprint, rattan products consume considerably less energy compared to other synthetic products – a great choice for the green-conscious, like we all should be.
It’s a little bit sun-shy, so best to keep it indoors.
Rattan Peel
Almost nothing is wasted in the production of rattan.
Unlike rattan core, the peel is a flat material, made from the outer skin of rattan poles. While nowhere as thick as the core, the peel also carries similar characteristics – it’s light, flexible, and strong, making it a suitable material for weaving.
We use the rattan peel exclusively in a ‘Wiener Geflecht’ pattern – or Vienna cane, as it is more commonly known. The flat pieces of rattan is intricately woven into each other, to create a double square pattern.
Often utilised in design classics by Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer, we think they’re onto something here.
PE Wicker
Rattan’s slightly more hard-wearing cousin.
It’s a synthetic material originally developed due to the popularity of wicker, with one twist – weather resistance. Made with polyethylene, UV stabilisers are often added, ensuring minimal colour fading over time even in harsh sunlight.
They start out as little pellets, which are then heated alongside colour additives, and finally extruded to its thin, round profile – all done at our own facilities.
Although developed for the outdoors, it is also suitable for any high traffic areas due to its durability.
Papercord
Commonly associated with Danish chair design, papercord began gaining popularity in the 1950s due to its extensive use by Hans J. Wegner.
Due to its flexible nature, it provides slight cushioning when used as a woven seat material.
We source our paper from a FSC-certified paper mill based in Sweden. The kraft paper are then spun into a cord, and intricately woven onto a frame to create a finished product.