Making a choice that is kinder to our planet is only the tip of the iceberg of the benefits of buying eco-friendly outdoor furniture. Although it will usually cost more upfront, quality furniture made from sustainable materials is often a more financially friendly decision in the long run.
Bay Sofa by Gloster. Image & Landscape Design by Rolling Stone Landscapes.
Choosing an eco-friendly design starts with looking for furniture that is durable and built to last. Buy timeless pieces that you would want to keep for 10 years or more. When you are ready for something new, perhaps you could offer your old setting to a friend or family member to enjoy.
In the past, people have been in the habit of buying landfill-type products and being quite disposable with them, but now there is a whole lot more mindfulness around things lasting outdoors in the elements.
Kos Teak Lounger by Tribu.
Natural materials are gradually becoming the common preference for high end outdoor furniture, both for their ability to withstand harsh Australian weather conditions and for their aesthetic appeal. Most of our collections have a very earthy and organic style that fits in well in an outdoor setting.
Researching the source of the furniture’s materials will tell you a lot about its environmental impact. A large range of our contemporary outdoor pieces are made from A grade teak grown in sustainably managed plantations in Java. It takes an impressive 50 years to grow a teak tree to a usable size.
Teak is an incredibly hard timber, so if you maintain your teak furniture you could easily get 10 to 20 years out of it. Treating your outdoor furniture with care makes a huge difference in keeping it long term. Just like a car, there is upkeep required to ensure its longevity.
Nodi Armchairs & Illum Table by Tribu.
DISCOVER FIVE STYLISH ECO-FRIENDLY COLLECTIONS FROM OUR INTERNATIONAL BRANDS.
DEDON Mbrace Collection
Frame: Teak
Backrests: Environmentally friendly DEDON fiber is recyclable and non-toxic, burning as cleanly as candle wax.
DEDON Tibbo Collection
Frame: Teak is one of the world’s most valuable timber resources. Furniture made from this beautiful premium teak, sourced from sustainable plantations, is rich in natural tannins and is able to withstand even extreme weather conditions over an exceptionally long lifetime. The wood is resistant to rain, strong sunlight, freezing conditions and fluctuating temperatures. These qualities make it particularly well-suited to long-term outdoor use.
Tribu Mood Collection
Frame: The very best plantation teak that found in Java that is, incidentally, controlled all year round by subsidiary Tribù Asia in Semarang, under European management.
Backrests: Tricord is fully recyclable; a composite material for which Tribù has exclusivity. It is a unique combination of nautical hemp fibres and polyester that gives it strength and stability.
Tribù Pure Sofa Collection
Frame: The very best plantation teak that found in Java that is, incidentally, controlled all year round by subsidiary Tribù Asia in Semarang, under European management.
Tribu Mirthe Collection
Frame: Powder-coated aluminium so the design is robust, completely recyclable and ideal for outdoor use.
