Our Timbers

Welcome to Our Timbers

Here we detail how and where we source our timbers from whilst providing classification for what we consider to be recovered, recycled and newly sourced timbers. Please utilise the list of timbers provided and their characteristics when shortlisting options for your custom order.

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Sourcing Timbers

We primarily utilise recovered and recycled timbers to produce our bespoke fine furniture, giftware, and home decor as indicated on the listing of all products available for purchase. On occasion we are unable to source select species as recovered or recycled timbers, therefore we utilise a diverse range of domestic and internationally newly sourced timbers to achieve the desired outcome.

Recovered Timbers

We recognise recovered timbers as newly sourced timber offcuts with no prior use, presenting with no timber defects or nail / screw holes, they are newly sourced timbers that are not dimensionally sufficient for reuse by larger timber furniture manufacturers. The incorporation of recovered timbers in our bespoke handmade fine furniture, giftware, and home decor is indicated as "Produced from recovered timbers"

Recycled Timbers

We recognise recycled timbers as previously utilised timbers presenting with nail / screw holes or visible defects. The character and features derived from recycled timbers are highly aesthetically sought after in particular applications. The incorporation of recycled timbers in our bespoke fine furniture, giftware, and home decor is indicated as "Produced from recycled timbers"

Newly Sourced Domestic & Internationally Imported Timbers

We recognise newly sourced timbers as those that are directly purchased from a timber supplier, dealer or merchant and have been obtained from a natural or plantation forest. We ensure that we only purchase and utilise FSC certified domestic and internationally imported timbers.

Reasons why we are unable to utilise recovered or recycled timbers in certain applications.

  • Insufficient quantities of similar, like or matching boards within a species.
  • Insufficient dimensions of boards on hand to produce a product.
  • International imported species may be unavailable to source as domestic recovered or recycled timbers and so have to be newly purchased.

Where We Source Our Timber

  • Offcuts from large furniture manufacturers and joinery's 
  • Offcuts from educational institutions 
  • Offcuts from local sawmills 
  • Logs from arborists 
  • Deceased estates 
  • Cessation of joineries 
  • Domestic and international timber dealers, merchants and suppliers.
  • American Black Walnut

    Species: American Black Walnut 

    Sourced From: America 

    Janka Hardness: 4490N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • American Rock Maple

    Species: American Rock Maple 

    Sourced From: America 

    Janka Hardness: 6450N 

    Available As: "Newly Sourced Timbers" 

  • American White Oak

    Species: American White Oak 

    Sourced From: America 

    Janka Hardness: 5990N 

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers" 

  • Birds Eye Maple

    Species: Birds Eye Maple

    Sourced From: America 

    Janka Hardness: 6450N 

    Available As: "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Blackbutt

    Species: Blackbutt

    Sourced From: Australia 

    Janka Hardness: 9100N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Recycled Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Blue Gum

    Species: Blue Gum 

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 10550N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Brown Mallee Burl

    Species: Brown Mallee Burl

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 11060N

    Available As: "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Camphor Laurel

    Species: Camphor Laurel 

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 4440N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Eucalyptus Burl 

    Species: Eucalyptus Burl 

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 10100N

    Available As: "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Gaboon Ebony 

    Species: Gaboon Ebony 

    Sourced From: Africa

    Janka Hardness: 13700N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Himalayan Cedar

    Species: Himalayan Cedar

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 3670N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Ironbark

    Species: Ironbark

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 14000N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Jarrah

    Species: Jarrah

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 8270N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Jarrah Burl

    Species: Jarrah Burl

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 8270N

    Available As: "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Marri

    Species: Marri

    Sourced From: Australia 

    Janka Hardness: 7100N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Recycled Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

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  • Merbau

    Species: Merbau

    Sourced From: South East Asia  

    Janka Hardness: 7620N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers" 

  • New Guinea Rosewood

    Species: New Guinea Rosewood

    Sourced From: Papua New Guinea

    Janka Hardness: 4700N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • New Zealand Beech

    Species: New Zealand Beech

    Sourced From: New Zealand

    Janka Hardness: 6460N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Northern Silky Oak

    Species: Northern Silky Oak

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 3740N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Oregon

    Species: Oregon

    Sourced From: America

    Janka Hardness: 5160N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Recycled Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers" 

  • Pacific Maple 

    Species: Pacific Maple 

    Sourced From: America

    Janka Hardness: 4500N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Red Cedar 

    Species: Red Cedar 

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 3130N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Red Gum

    Species: Red Gum

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 9600N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers" 

  • Southern Silky Oak

    Species: Southern Silky Oak

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 3930N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers" 

  • Spotted Gum

    Species: Spotted Gum

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 10360N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"

  • Tasmanian Blackwood

    Species: Tasmanian Blackwood

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 5180N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers" 

  • Tasmanian Oak

    Species: Tasmanian Oak

    Sourced From: Australia

    Janka Hardness: 5500N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers" 

  • Wenge 

    Species: Wenge 

    Sourced From: Africa

    Janka Hardness: 8600N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers" 

  • Western Red Cedar

    Species: Western Red Cedar

    Sourced From: America

    Janka Hardness: 1560N

    Available As: "Recovered Timbers" "Recycled Timbers" "Newly Sourced Timbers"