There are many ways of going green. Making minor switches to help save the environment is probably what most people do, however, one major improvement that can be made is to embody sustainability at home. Recently, there’s been a huge shift toward investing in durable, well-made and quality furniture pieces that’ll last. Consumers have also become increasingly aware of their purchasing habits and how it’ll affect our planet.
TREE’s Celebes collection consists of raw-looking furniture with a rustic feel. Each piece is made from discarded teak that was previously used as fence posts on the island of Sulawesi (previously known as Celebes) and features weathered surfaces.
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For more than 15 years, Hong Kong-based lifestyle brand, TREE, has always been one step ahead – they produce impeccably-crafted solid eco-wood furniture and other naturally-made home accessories. Unlike other mass-produced objects, each eco-wood piece comes with its own characteristic variations – in terms of the wood, grain, knots and colour, so whichever design you end up with, will be unique. Something this special will undoubtedly make a great centrepiece in the living room or it could also be a great conversation starter when guests are over.
If clean and contemporary is your theme then opt for TREE’s Carv’n collection which boasts a selection of modern designs. Made from FSC™-certified solid reclaimed teak and inspired by Hanakotoba, the Japanese language of flowers, each piece is adorned with hand-carved flowers that represent different elements of life.
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TREE’s Oscar line is made from sustainably sourced solid and black stained teak. These pieces feature hand-carved grooves to add dimension.
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Most of the reclaimed and FSC™-certified sourced teak wood that TREE uses to make their sustainable and rustic-looking furniture pieces have been salvaged from old houses, fishing boats and railroad ties in Indonesia. Each piece is then made into actual furniture using age-old craft skills and traditions. Alongside reclaimed teak, TREE also works with sustainably sourced solid teak, oak and walnut to ensure that the planet’s natural resources aren’t depleted. With the use of innovative techniques and machine craftsmanship, these sustainable materials are turned into clean, sophisticated and contemporary furniture designs.
Charming accessories, including TREE’s handwoven baskets in natural fibres, embroidered cushions or terracotta pieces, are an easy way to liven up any room.
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To create your own comfortable and eco-friendly living space, TREE offers a vast selection of furniture in various styles and categories. Apart from their signature solid eco-wood collections, TREE offers a selection of sofa beds, sofas and other accessories that are made from natural materials. When choosing a sustainable piece to add to your home, the experts at TREE recommend looking for furniture that’s been crafted from reclaimed wood, as it gives existing materials that would otherwise go to waste, a new life.
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