Reclaimed wood furniture is a timeless interior design staple that embraces elegance and sustainability. 

Purchasing and assembling flat-packed furniture is incredibly efficient, making it a fantastic choice for modern homes. However, furnishing your house with character pieces affords your interior decor a unique flair and individuality that mass-produced furnishings cannot. 

Reclaimed wooden furniture is an excellent choice to achieve a rustic interior aesthetic. With timeless style and natural elements, you can add an individual stamp to your interior design without compromising the environment.

Cracks, scuffs, knots, traces of paint and grains are all characteristics you may notice and come to love in your wooden furniture. These imperfections distinguish your interior design whilst remaining forward-thinking for the environment. 

Ethical Wood

Sustainable Furniture's ethos is to supply quality, elegant furniture from ethical sources. To us, every aspect of the supply chain is paramount to achieving sustainable furnishings. 

Unmanaged deforestation causes devastating environmental impacts. To reduce this, we support many organisations, such as Trees for Trees, to lessen our carbon footprint. Trees for Trees participate in reforestation and work to educate the world about the impact of logging in places like Indonesia, where much of our wood is sourced.

Another of our essential drives is the FLEGT Licsenced Timber Initiative, which aims to reduce illegal logging, strengthen forest governance and promote legal trade. 

These agreements establish a framework that means all timber imported into the EU has to be harvested legally. In addition, our Indonesian wood is FLEGT certified, so you can confidently purchase ethical and sustainable harvesting. 

Procuring sustainable furniture from re-afforested sources means you are helping to conserve that area to its natural state. More trees planted make for cleaner air and are a great solution to reducing your carbon footprint. 

Sustainable Furniture is proud that our product ranges contain the Douglas Fir; grown in Cornwall, this tree helps the wider environment and preservation of our local area while providing heavy-duty wood perfect for outdoor furniture. 

Why choose reclaimed wood furniture?

Go against the grain. 

Like fingerprints, every piece of wood is individual. Authentic wood will have visible grains on its surface; grains refer to individual wood cells and the directions they run in. There are six variations of wood grain; all are different and add a unique flair to your furniture. 

Of the six, the three most common types are:

  • Straight: the cells run parallel to the tree trunk
  • Sprial: the fibres twist around the tree trunk
  • Interlocked: when different wood layers move in different directions

Invest in products that portray your interior style and maintain your ethics while benefitting from an eye-catching one-off piece.

Tactile Furniture 

Naturally occurring knots and grains add texture to your furniture. No other piece produced will possess the same bumps and shapes as yours making your purchase unique and one we are confident you will treasure for years. There are two types of finishes for wood texture, and the ideal fit for your furniture will vary depending on its use. 

Coarse-Grain: Coarse-grained wood refers to cells that are wide and large and is a popular choice with outdoor furniture as it is naturally more weather resistant than finer grains. 

Because of its open pores, coarse-grain wood blends seamlessly with outdoor environments and gives a more natural feel. Alternatively, this type of wood is also popular with hand-carved pieces like headboards and ornate chairs, as it allows the natural beauty of the wood to shine through.

Fine-Grain:  This wood has smaller cells and fewer pores, presenting a more refined and elegant look than its rustic counterpart. Popular among mid-century styles of furniture and perfectly encapsulated with classic teak. Choose this grain if you want a sophisticated and sleek edge in your furnishings. 

Character furniture that won’t age 

It can be worrisome that, when purchasing any furniture, it will look dated in five years compared to trending pieces. 

The 21st century is renowned for its eclecticism, and it can be troubling to choose between French chic vibes, minimalist Scandi or industrial metals. Wooden furniture with clean lines and a polished finish has been popular since the 1950s and continues to be one of the most sought-after materials today.

Another benefit of character furniture is its deep-rooted history. Whether sourced from an old shipyard, family-run farm or a heritage factory, your furniture will have an inimitable character and tell its own story. This adds an exciting dynamic to your furniture and can be a real conversation starter with your guests. 

Wood that is repurposed into furniture adds a sustainable edge to any room, otherwise destined for landfill; you can be confident you're making the most environmentally friendly choice. 

Sustainable Furniture’s Styling Tips.

Vintage add-on’s

Wooden furniture looks excellent when paired with antique finds. Adorn shelving with vintage pottery, combine tables with a mix of 1950’s era chairs or pop wooden bedside tables next to vintage bedframes to achieve a modern take on mid-century style. 

Colour Palettes

It may feel counterintuitive, but dressing inky interiors with dark wooden furniture creates a moody yet cosy ambience. Inserting cream, white, or beige accents can really set off these furnishings. Alternatively, an all-white room can achieve harmony and balance with French-style wooden furniture. 

Adding pops of colour to wooden furniture brings a bohemian vibe to your space, so why not opt for bold bedding, colourful table runners or patterned light shades?

Stripped back minimalism 

Suppose you don’t feel ready to embrace different colours in your decor. Integrating different types of woods achieves a unified style in-line with trending Scandinavian interiors. For example, a dark wood bed frame looks stunning paired with white-finished drawers. 

Sustainable Furniture is a Cornish family-run business that thrives on supplying furniture built to stand the test of time. Our products are manufactured through tried and tested methods to ensure longevity, sustainable materials and durability.

If you have any questions regarding our beautiful furniture, please contact us, and we will be happy to help you.