Reclaimed Wood Furniture made in Indonesia

What is Reclaimed Wood Furniture? Reclaimed wood furniture is a furniture that is made from used wood. There are two types of reclaimed wood furniture, namely DIY furniture that is made at home using used wood with improvised quality and reclaimed wood furniture that is designed and made professionally for business and collection. The used wood that usually manufactured into reclaimed wood furniture for business purpose is used wood from building and house structures that are tens and even hundreds of years old.

What kind of reclaimed wood used to manufacture the furniture? There is various type of used wood that are used for manufacturing furniture for business purposes. In Indonesia, there are several types of wood that are known to be very strong and weather resistant, namely wood from the Kalimantan forest which is known to be very hard and strong for building structures, teak wood which is usually used for house construction including the walls, doors and windows, and other types of specific fruit wood such as jack fruit wood and coconut wood. The wood of the former building has various types of finishing and different treatments, ranging from ordinary varnish, shellac, melamine, and some in paint finished.

Why using used wood for manufacturing furniture? Due to the building's ages, its wooden structures are aging in the same time. Compared to freshly felled wood, the used wood has several advantages. The moisture content of used wood is very low. The wood becomes harder and the wood fibers become very dense due to the moisture content reduction that occurs over a long period of time.

In addition to those advantages, used wood that is taken from building and house constructions has many defects. We can see marks of nails and screws as well as holes and scratches due to a natural damage and some little hole due to wood pests. The sizes of used wood are varying depend on which part of building that the wood was. Used wood of a building structures are usually in the form of hard wood that has a long size and a large diameter. However, there are also short and thin pieces of wood which are usually used for small shutters in the building.

What type of design suitable for Reclaimed Wood Furniture? Basically, used wood can be manufactured into any model and type of furniture. However, due to the character of used wood is very hard and has many defects, this type of wood is not suitable for making furniture with elegant shapes or luxurious final touch. The suitable design for this type of wood should be simple, more rustic and artistic.

Used wood usually used for manufacturing furniture with simple and bulky designs, few details, and expose more to the wood fibers and its defects. The final finishing touch that is suitable for this type of furniture is smooth sanded, waxed or clear top coat. Reclaimed wood furniture complementing industrial furniture style, farm house interior style and also rustic interior style. In addition, this type of furniture can also be combined with a modern minimalist themed interior. However, it is necessary to understand the design combination and its function in placing this type of furniture in a modern interior style. We can play with color mood combinations to make this reclaimed wood furniture stands out among the modern things and give an overall wow effect.

What are the pluses of Reclaimed Wood Furniture?

1. Firm. The characteristics of reclaimed wood which are parched with dense wood fibers combined with the appropriate furniture design and sturdy construction produce a firm furniture.
2. Everlasting. Reclaimed wood furniture is absolutely durable if properly used and well treated. Reclaimed wood is no longer affected by the humidity around its environment. Reclaimed wood no longer cracks or shrinks due to the heat and humidity. We can say that there are no chances of damages caused by technical issues.
3. Artistic. As we know, the character of reclaimed wood is perfect, but it has a coarse appearance. There are a lot of lumps due to nails, screws, and holes from the previous building construction jointing. These imperfections actually make reclaimed wood look naturally beautiful.
4. Historic. We can find many of reclaimed woods that are the former of restored historical buildings. Some of them have very rare and special historical value. This type of reclaimed wood is often processed into furniture by retaining most of the original details of the previous building. Some of the originals that are preserved include the shape of carvings, the shape of components, the paint color, and the original wooden bars that are usually used to manufacture a large sized furniture (Grande Dining Table for example).
5. Unique. Reclaimed wood is not easy to find and the availability is rare, especially wood with a certain length and width. Some designers create a unique design to appreciate the wood age and also the intrinsic value of reclaimed wood. It's not just a piece of wood, it's an art that has big values. This wood takes a long time and a big journey to finally become Reclaimed Wood Furniture.

How to buy Reclaimed Wood Furniture from Indonesia? If you are new to Reclaimed Wood Furniture business or wish to meet with new supplier to upgrade your business volume, we suggest you to have recourse to and partnering with parties who have been experienced in the that field. It is better investing time and the necessary at the beginning rather than experiencing bigger losses due to wrong decisions making caused by the lack of knowledge about Reclaimed Wood Furniture. There are many Indonesian sourcing agents who will be professionally happy to assist you. Feel free to contact LUMASA for further assistances. LUMASA 24 hours support available at +62 812 2805 4565 or e-mail to [email protected]. Happy sourcing… Happy shopping!