ALOHA!
These armoires and cabinets are very versatile. They can be used as beautiful display cases in a fine store or in the home as armoires.

For the painted items, a little sanding will reveal the beautiful wood underneath. Leave some of the paint for that mottled look. See example pictures at the bottom.

Centuries ago, the unmistakable quality of teak was discovered on Java. What makes the 'Tectona Grandis' so wonderful as a species of tree is not just the wood it produces: while the worst types of weather wreak havoc on all other types of wood, it seems to have no effect whatsoever on teak. The most cutting of island winds, tropical storms and the scorching heat of the equatorial sun are the toughest quality tests nature can throw at teak. And thanks to its oily resin, teak remains totally durable, without any treatment to the wood, which always stays tough and unchanging in structure.

Why antique teak? First, old wood is more stable than new, leading to fewer problems with swelling, splitting and warping. Second, much of the old, salvaged Teak is very high quality-- quality that you no longer find today. Much of it is old growth which is much more dense, tighter grained, and has a much richer color than new growth. And third, it is impossible to get the patina of aged wood from anything but old wood.

Teak has been used for its durability on Java for centuries. They used it to build fishing boats and sailing ships, as well as temples, houses and furniture.The furniture they make is not only strong and long-lasting, but its sober shapes and pretension-free craftsmanship make items of teak furniture into timeless masterpieces.

Here are the beautifully-carved chests and armoires, and oh yes, a dining table with chairs and a sofa.

$1200		$1500
This one is actually in natural wood rather than the white wash finish you see in the picture and the only one that was made from recycled teak. $900		$900 $900

Maya Dolena
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maya@pelelani.com