A Brief History of Teak and Teak Furniture

A Brief History of Teak and Teak Furniture

Teak, a strong, long-lasting, tropical hardwood native to Southeast Asia, is used for outdoor furniture and shipbuilding. The Dutch have used it for centuries for building ships because of its ability to resist decay caused by water, climate, and insects. Modern shipbuilders prefer teak because it doesn’t corrode or rust when touched by metal. The […]

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