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All our furniture is unique. This individuality is an inherent character of reclaimed teak – every piece is different and shows the evidence of its past life. Every piece of Ombak’s reclaimed furniture is different, as each piece is lovingly handcrafted from reclaimed teak. Ombak uses only reclaimed teak so your purchase is totally eco friendly, ethical and 100% piece of sustainable furniture.
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Interview of James Tatham, MD of Online Reclaimed Teak
James Tatham, CEO of Ombak Furniture the UK’s #1 Reclaimed Teak Wood Furniture and Unique Stone Wear has been recently interviewed in Furniture News (http://www.furniturenews.net) the leading publication for the interiors sector featuring coverage of the latest furniture designers and the furnishings trade in the UK and overseas.
In the interview, James talks about how he spent half of his life in Indonesia and fell in love with everything about the country. Together with his passion for exciting place and the desire to give something back that will support and sustain Indonesian communities he started Ombak Furniture. All Ombak’s products are named after places on the island of Lombok in honor of the people, the culture, and the landscape
“I have probably spent about a year in total in Indonesia. Everything about the country is incredible – the noise, the smell of clove cigarettes, the mix of cultures and the instant hospitality which makes you feel at home,”
James explains.
“Whilst there, I was looking for a name for my future business, and straight away ‘ombak’ grabbed me – it means wave in Indonesian. Being an archipelago, the ocean is sacred to all Indonesians, and to me as a surfer it carried special meaning.”
Ombak is the leading provider of Reclaimed Teak in the UK. Ombak imports reclaimed teak furniture, and offers it at the best prices at the same time guaranteed the peace of mind that customers are making an eco-friendly and ethical purchase. All products are perfectly handmade using reclaimed wood and there is no new wood being used, which makes the furniture so unique as it blends perfectly with timeless elegance.
Finding for the perfect supplier that can produce the highest quality products at competitive prices, he found the best factory located in Jepara, Java Indonesia where the most stylishness and quality reclaimed wood furniture is made. All products are offer at the ultimate prices since Ombak Furniture is an online business and there are no “middle-man” involved and money is going directly to the Indonesian locals. From the Furniture News interview James added;
“Reclaimed teak really is a unique wood, and every single piece is different due to its previous use. The chair and table you are sitting at could have been part of a Government building that has seen crucial decisions being made, or a traditional house in which generations of Indonesian families have lived,” says James.
“The demand for reclaimed teak is in its infancy, but is certainly gathering momentum. People love it when they come across it– but the problem is that it isn’t that well known. It is mainly sold by high street retailers in South-east England. However, due to a push on online marketing and word of mouth, reclaimed teak is on the up.”
“The chair and table you are sitting at could have been part of a Government building that has seen crucial decisions being made, or a traditional house in which generations of Indonesian families have lived”
With the main purpose of using only reclaimed wood for the production of furniture that lessen carbon footprint by 80% instead of harvesting and processing new wood, Ombak’s not only giving back to the beautiful country of Indonesia but they are also giving back to the environment.
You can read the full interview here: http://www.furniturenews.net/magazine/issues/2013/08
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To maintain furniture and keep it looking like new, it is important to provide extra covering in order to improve durability and smoothness. Sometimes furniture can get cracked due to pressure of weakening therefore it is important to properly maintain them. There are many methods, which can help a person to cover cracks or dings on wooden furniture. To rub walnut on reclaimed wood furniture is one such idea that is cheap and inexpensive for a person to use. Although it’s a simple technique as it sounds, timely actions should be carried out. These actions will determine if the walnut will produce the necessary results if rubbed on wooden furniture.
There are steps for applying walnut on wooden furniture but caution should be taken during applying of walnut on wooden furniture. If a lot of walnut oil is applied on wooden furniture, it will cause lining and drying problems. While a lot will ensure complete removal of dings or covering of cracks, it is advisable to apply a light amount of walnut. Proper precaution is needed too, if you have children make sure
• The first step is to identify the cracked or the wooden furniture with dents then clean your piece of furniture to remove the dirts. Cleaner furniture will improve the interaction with walnut and that makes the application process more effective in a small amount of time.
• Get your walnut and rub the walnut on the damaged area or cracked part of your wooden reclaimed teak furniture, make sure to do this in a circular motion across the length of the scratch for several times, from one end to the other.
• Leave the scratch for couple of minutes. The natural oil from the walnut will be seeping into the wooden furniture and you will be amaze that the damage area begins to darken.
• Take dry piece of clothing and start polishing the applied part then the whole area. Then check the damage and you will see that it is magically disappeared.
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As simple as that without spending a lot of money and sweat you restored your furniture piece. However there are some things and pre-cautions to consider before doing this tricks. Remember that this method should not be used on antique furniture, it is advisable to ask a professional furniture restorer for some advice if your furniture is antique. And most important to remember is if you have contact allergy associated with nuts, do not do this method at all.
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Purchasing brand new furniture for your office is a method that needs deep thinking, and it can possibly waste your money and time. That should not be the scenario anymore.
Purchasing a piece of reclaimed furniture however could be significantly cheaper and could give a lot of benefits both for you and your business.
This article shows a list of positives and justifications for using reclaimed wood furniture.
Saves Money — Furniture that are brand new are sure to be expensive; which means recycled furniture is a much more friendly choice. There are a lot of sites on the web that posts for sale furniture. In this way, you can shop online without the hassle of going somewhere just to look for affordable used furniture. You are not only saving money, but also much of your energy.
Helps the Environment — A lot of trees are being cut just to produce thousands of furniture; and now that our world is facing global warming’s negative effects, we need to plant more trees to monitor the oxygen level of the earth. Most of the furniture that is not sold or exposed, ends up in a landfill. By purchasing second hand furniture, you are actually trimming down the demand of using brand new furniture for your office, which then result to lesser construction. Therefore, pollution and the usage of energy are being reduced as well.
Organizes Your Office — Normally, furnishing an office is usually very unexciting. It usually unifies with white walls and the desks made out of wood are sometimes lined up with the ordinary swivel chairs in the office. However, if you use reclaimed furniture in your office, it makes the room look and feel more individual. A mixture of new and old furniture can also make the office more unique from some other offices.
Money is spent for something else — The money that you reserved for buying office furniture can be used for some other important things needed for your business. Furnishing and decorating should not consume the whole budget of the company, most especially if that’s a new business. Opting for recycled and cheaper furniture does not mean reduced quality. You can equip your office with economical furniture at a lesser price –leaving you extra cash for shopping.
Assured Quality — Do not underestimate reused products for they are not recycled not unless they are of good condition. Second-hand furniture are comfortable to handle from the markets, and even in online auction sales. However, these channels do not assure the furniture’s high quality –that is why its costs is second to nothing. Make sure that when you buy used office furniture, you can literally touch and see it to guarantee high quality. You can also ask some questions regarding the furniture to the one’s selling it.
To maintain a business could be very hard and sure to be expensive. This is what most likely happens when you buy office furniture. So make sure that when you decide to buy recycled furniture, it’s one of the best decisions you ever made.
The fact that reclaimed furniture is able to help preserve the nature aside from its impressive and classic look is enough for this type of furniture to be popular. Reclaimed furniture are made from old wooden structures set for demolition. These structures can be from warehouses and barns among others.
This type of wooden furniture is usually inexpensive and long lasting. Consequently, more people preferred purchasing reclaimed furniture because of its classy look. Most of these pieces of reclaimed furniture have unpolished look, showing the age of the wood. This adds to the furniture’s attractiveness. Due to its classy look, the furniture complements all types of places where it will be placed.
Owing to the reclaimed furniture’s old age, many think that this type of furniture is susceptible to breakage. In fact, this furniture proved to be sturdy, as it has been exposed to different temperature and condition. It has gone through expanding and contracting, as the cliché goes, the furniture has withstood the test of time. Reclaimed furniture speaks of history passed through generations. New wood has not aged, meaning they are likely to warp and shrink.
Many are now selling this type of furniture as it rose to popularity. Thus, choosing the ideal wooden furniture proves to be a task. Several are now utilizing the convenience of the internet to advertise their products. This can make your searching for ideal reclaimed furniture easier or the other way around, if you do not know how to choose the reclaimed furniture perfect for your taste.
When purchasing reclaimed furniture, you can follow these tips:
Don’t be contented on mere pictures alone – As in any online shopping, you must ask the seller questions about the product. Pictures can fool you as the product may be from a new wood and were painted to appear vintage. In the furniture’s case, ask where the wood came from, the natural defects of the wood that can affect the quality of the furniture, types of joints used on the furniture. Ask for the certificate of authenticity of the furniture citing that the piece is made entirely of reclaimed wood. It would help if you ask more pictures showing the engineering of the furniture.
If your knowledge is limited, turn to web and search on the features that reclaimed furniture should have. It also pays to understand the history of the wood. Visit forums and reviews of the top-notch furniture sellers to get hints on the quality of the furniture they sell.
Dovetail joints are the strongest of all the joint types. It is important that you know what type of joint the furniture is built. Additionally, you can ask the seller how they were able to correct the natural defects of the reclaimed wood.
By having ample knowledge of the piece of furniture you want to buy, the seller would get the signal that you cannot be bought by false claims. You protect yourself from falling prey to those who sell furniture that appeared to be from reclaimed wood when it is not. Think Twice, buy wise.
Recycled wood furniture is one of the best ways to give in improving eco-friendliness. This wood has been processed when it was first used and requires little in the way of energy consumption to make it usable. It is massively enhanced by the previous use, which makes recycled wood furniture the perfect choice for your home! There is no way to get around the natural processes and replicate the effects of time and aging in wood, you just need to use your imagination and try to picture what the wood has been through over the years. Think of the things it has witnessed.
At Ombak – we match the quality of our wood with our manufacturing techniques. Our recycled wood furniture uses traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations of skilled artisans. Traditional dovetailing is used which is functional for heavy duty furniture. This is aesthetically pleasing and uses no chemicals.
Ombak is against not only in using damaging chemicals and in reducing environmental harm, but we believe that the best methods must be used. Glues and chemicals are often shortcut methods to cut costs.
The production process of recycled wood furniture is simple, straightforward and environmentally friendly. The wood is hand crafted into a material that is easy to work with. It is then kiln treated to ensure even moisture content in the wood. The incredible wood is then handmade into recycled wood furniture using traditional joinery methods.
[Recyled wood furniture such as our karang dining set] is timeless. When purchasing our furniture, the customer needs to understand that the furniture can last for generations. With the right care and attention, the furniture will only improve with age and will not deteriorate. The benefits of using reclaimed wood for the furniture are just many.
When buying Ombak recycled wood furniture, you are helping the planet. You are fighting against unregulated deforestation. Deforestation wipes out communities, reduces biodiversity, and destructs ecosystems. With Ombak you are doing your part in saving mother nature. You reduce the need to destruct virgin timber. Consequently, you are just an eco-friendly buyer but you also get to own recycled wooden furniture that lasts for years.
Ombak sells the ultimate range of reclaimed wood furniture to enhance all areas of the home. Our diverse choice is unique and will suit any home whatever size and style. Our reclaimed wood furniture looks great on its own, but even better when combined with other Ombak reclaimed furniture around the home.
When you buy reclaimed wood furniture, you know that as well as being eco-friendly it is a timeless investment. Reclaimed wood furniture only improves with age, as oppose to lesser materials which will deteriorate.
Ombak supply the complete range of unique and diverse reclaimed wood furniture including – table and bench sets, storage units, coffee and feature tables, and a complete bedroom fit out should you need it! All of Ombak’s amazing products are handmade in Indonesia by traditional craftsmen. The founder of Ombak knew he wanted the very best in reclaimed wood furniture so he partnered with the best factory in Java, Indonesia – the region which produces the best teak furniture in the world. It needed to be 100% reclaimed to be eco-friendly and the furniture must be unique. He also ensures that the workers are happy and looked after. Consequently, even small details such as the furniture packaging being recycled are addressed to make it a truly environmental company.
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Why reclaimed Wood Furniture?
Reclaimed wood furniture is the greatest. Reclaimed teak sits at the top of the ‘reclaimed tree’ for many reasons. Teak is one of the most durable woods that – this makes it perfect for furniture around the house that will be in constant use. Teak has a lustrous finish, it is aesthetically pleasing and the natural oils make give it a depth of character that other woods cannot match. Go to our site to see an example of this aesthetic quality with our Karang Dining Set. link
The fact that Ombak uses not only just teak, but reclaimed teak, enhances the already magical properties of teak. Ombak’s reclaimed wood furniture will astound you. Being reclaimed means that the furniture has added properties enhanced by ageing and earlier use. Even using any modern technology available – there is no substitute for the effects of aging in wood! This is what makes our reclaimed wood furniture so special.
Ombak’s reclaimed wood furniture is for life. Please go to our website to view all the pieces where you can order and purchase. All wood is reused and unique, we are 100% ethical and sustainable. All wood comes from from old Dutch colonial buildings in Indonesia.
With today’s focus on climate change, energy and resources – it is only natural that the sustainability trend would continue and become prominent in furniture. Ombak produces reclaimed furniture, which is different and way more environmentally friendly than normal production using virgin timber. Ombak has a holistic approach to producing reclaimed furniture – every aspect is considered to not only give you the best furniture available, but to make it an environmentally sound choice too.
Most structures in the world from circa 150 years ago were built from wood as it was the abundant material at the time. Nowadays, technology has surpassed wood and the structures are demolished and replaced with bricks and mortar. The wood has only improved with age from an aesthetic, character and durability perspective, so it is perfect for making reclaimed furniture.
At Ombak Furniture, we are doing what we can to save our beautiful world. We only sell reclaimed furniture, no new wood is used in ANY of our products. The founder of Ombak has toured Indonesia and seen the previously used teak – a sustainable resource that was begging to be turned into some amazing furniture.
Buying Reclaimed Furniture
Buying reclaimed furniture requires education and a fundamental shift in people’s understanding. It’s about trying to get people to think differently – A coffee table is not just a nice place to rest your newspapers and a dining table is not just a place to eat. These things need to be seen as something that was once growing, living and a vital part of our biodiversity. Reclaimed furniture, such as the [OMBAK EKASlink] is unique and has played no part in the destruction of the environment.
When choosing Ombak Furniture [such as the karang dining set], you are guaranteed a focal point in whichever room you choose. Our reclaimed furniture will give you a massive “feel good” factor – the furniture inspires countless thoughts and conversations about the past life of the wood and its warmth blends perfectly with timeless style.
Ombak’s reclaimed furniture is of the highest quality. It is the ultimate combination of new and old. Its cutting edge sleek designs mixed with old world wood and traditional manufacturing methods speaks of contemporary element. It is what makes our furniture so unique; it is what makes our reclaimed furniture so Ombak.
As we continue to become more creative and more knowledgeable on the things around us, we cannot deny that even in the choice of furniture, we are also becoming more imaginative. Using recycled wood furniture is one of those things that I’m talking about.
What is this kind of furniture? Recycled wooden furniture came from wood structures scheduled for demolition, etc. From those woods, intricately designed pieces of furniture come out beautifully where you cannot think they are recycled.
Despite this fact, there are still people who are confused and doubtful of whether trying this kind of furniture or stick to what they are used to –furniture made from newly cut wood.
But don’t you know that this furniture has three significant points that are worth considering? Let’s find out below.
The first significant point is that it has its unique beauty and attractiveness that makes it different from the commercial one. This distinction is impossible to join on those newly cut wood.
Identifying the age of the wood is a very interesting thing to do. That is why some manufacturers intentionally leave some minor flaws and other noticeable elements for one to have an idea about the age of the existing wood. This actually gives an extra look to the furniture.
The recycled wood furniture doesn’t need to look commercial to come up with designs. It has its own styles and designs to choose from that are somewhat more attractive than the designs of those that are made from newly cut wood.
The second significant point that makes this kind of furniture in demand in the market is the history link it brings. You can track down history from different places in the world in the pieces of the furniture. Thus, having that furniture transcends you to memorable time and place of the past.
As stated above, this kind of furniture could be made from the wood, which will be taken from structures that are scheduled for demolition. Some of these are 100 years or even more. This fact makes the furniture more appealing with its classic and vintage quality –altogether serving its main purpose.
This kind of furniture is known to be handed over to the next generation in such an easy way. Why? It is because this furniture is already very sturdy and more lasting since it has been exposed to great changes in the atmosphere and various humidity levels. Unlike the newly cut wood that will still undergo the processes of expansion and contraction.
Last, but not definitely the least significant point of using recycled wood furniture is the environmental benefits it offers. By using this kind of furniture, one is already helping in promoting “green life”. We are already aware that the forests today are balding rapidly because of man’s chosen actions.
This kind of act leaves a dangerous effect to man and animals –both locally and globally. The continuing cutting down of trees is the main reason the large number of species become homeless and eventually die.
With the points stated above, everybody will surely benefit from those stated –not just humans, but also the animals.
Choosing to use this kind of furniture is a wise idea. For not a single tree is being cut down –thanks to the wood coming from demolished structures. Moreover, preserving our nature is an act that’s beyond price!
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