Zimbabwe is home to probably the finest furniture wood in the world, Zimbabwe Teak also known as Zambezi Teak. At Savanna Wood we are proud to be associated with this magnificent resource, and to have been entrusted with the preservation and utilisation of a large portion of this most important sector of our national heritage. While a number of manufacturers utilise this unique resource,
we at Savanna Wood have not been content to convert it into second rate garden furniture or decking for the mass market south of the Limpopo. We have taken this superb resource and converted it into magnificent products befitting its origin. What could be a better testament to the Zimbabwe Teak Tree than a Savanna Wood Ndlovu or Boardroom table?
Savanna Wood work closely with the
Forestry Commission to ensure that only sustainable levels of timber are harvested from the forest entrusted to them. Detailed audits are carried out annually to assess regrowth of previously harvested areas and sustainable volumes for the next years off take.
In association with the Forestry Commission we have initiated various community projects to ensure that the communities living near the forest benefit directly from the forest and therefore support Savanna Wood’s operations there. This will guarantee the long term security of this most important National asset. The 1.6 million hectares (4 million acres) of Zimbabwe Teak forest in Matabeleland North act as a huge carbon sink, helping to keep Zimbabwe carbon neutral in this age of global warming!
Savanna Wood furniture is designed to give a uniquely attractive product that will last for many generations. The Savanna style reflects the massive strength and beautiful grain and coloring of Zambezi Teak. Our products are neither stained nor filled to hide blemishes or poor workmanship. We prefer the character of a beautiful, honest piece of furniture painstakingly fashioned by hand.
It is the aspiration of many people who originate from this beautiful land, or have visited and fallen in love with it, to own a fine piece of furniture constructed from what is considered to be the best furniture hardwood in the world. Savanna Wood make that possible.
"Furniture is Constructed Utilising Traditional Methods of Excellence"
- Design for Living -
Traditional construction methods are used. Drawers and boxes are joined with stopped dovetail and through dovetail joints, difficult to make but extremely strong. Carcasses, frames and legs are joined with mortice and tennon joints that are machined using the best Italian made machines to ensure a perfect, snug fit that guarantees the integrity of each joint we make. Such accuracy could never be achieved by hand. Unlike other manufacturers all pieces are solid wood right through. All drawer bases, backs of cabinets, even concealed components are solid wood, with no plywood or hardboard used. Fittings are of the highest quality. Hinges are solid brass, and drawer slides are of the finest imported roller bearing construction. |
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