What is Recycled Teak?

Recycled teak is teak wood that was once used in high-end furniture and ships, and has now been repurposed.

The felling of natural teak is strictly regulated, and new timber is becoming increasingly rare each year. Recycled teak is a material created from dismantled furniture and building materials, without the need for new felling. It is an eco-friendly option that is kind to the planet.

However, the benefits of recycled teak are not just about being eco-friendly.
The word might give the impression that it's "old and brittle because it's been used for a long time," but the reality is quite the opposite. Teak that has been naturally dried over a long period is less prone to warping and cracking, and its durability is a major advantage.

While this increases the difficulty of processing, recycled teak is transformed into various ANTRY products through the skilled hands of craftsmen.

The Appeal of Recycled Teak

What image comes to mind when you hear "old wood"? Cracked, dirty, rough wood grain––
You might get a sense of something worn out.

But in reality, this is a natural aging process that also occurs in natural teak wood. Even if it looks bright and smooth when new, over time it develops a sheen and its color gradually deepens.
Recycled teak, too, has naturally changed its appearance over many years.

The charm of recycled teak lies precisely in this "post-change appearance." The deepened color and grain that tell of the passage of time. Sometimes, remnants of its past use, such as paint marks or screw holes, remain.

"Was this a potato box?"
"Maybe a nail was hammered in here."
"Perhaps this part was exposed to wind and rain."

Imagining the journey each piece has taken is a unique pleasure of recycled teak.

Why We Choose This Material

ANTRY chooses recycled teak for its unique "character." Wood that has deeply etched time possesses an appeal that new wood cannot create.

That's why it naturally blends with ANTRY's items, which propose "a life intertwined with vintage."

Of course, not all products use recycled teak. For products that suit a uniform and bright appearance, we select new wood, and we use different materials to match each product's aesthetic.

And another thing that attracts us is the story this wood has lived. Something that has been used for a long time will be cherished and continued to be used by someone else. We are drawn to this idea of passing on the baton of time.

It might be a kind of sympathy.

Differences in color and grain are all part of the wood. We believe that enjoying these variations is one of the true pleasures of living with wooden furniture.

"The more you use it, the more you love it." Recycled teak is a material that embodies this phrase perfectly. The day it arrives is not the end; it will continue to change its expression in your life. The ability to share that process is perhaps why we choose recycled teak.