Hardwood Furniture

Indonesia has always been known for it's teak and hardwood furniture. Presented with so many options, we searched for the unique, handmade products of small artisan workshops. We brought furniture both old and new—but always both practical and beautiful. The new pieces are made of reclaimed teak, mostly from old houses.

Photo of a Stone Ganesha

This furniture maker in Semenyak specializes in restoring old pieces and new pieces to old designs. She specializes in pieces with subtle, antique color.

These are old teak drum shells, could be used as a large flower vase or umbrella stand.

Photo of a teak plow handle bench

This is a couch made from old teak plow handles.

a photo of a Javanese bed panelThese come from old Javanese bed frames.

Rani is an amazing artisan, working out of a small shop near Canggu. His pieces are substantial, 100% handmade without so much as a power tool and finished to perfection.

photo of a stone niche

This console has a thick, single-piece top.

Looks simple, but there is a lot of character and presence in these strictly hand-hewn and beautifully finished pieces.

photo of an old 3-panel teak screenA fine old Javanese teak colonial-style 3-panel screen we asked Rani to restore.

These pieces of furniture feature Madura painted house panels, and use only reclaimed teak.

photo of a piece of teak furniture with a Madura painted panelA small dining table with a glass top to protect the painting. photo of a piece of teak furniture with a Madura painted panel

photo of a teak bookshelfAn unusual bookshelf we found in the shop.

photo of a madura panel cupboarda scene depicting a sailboat and a horse

 

 

A teak openwork screen from an old Javanese house.