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Built to last. Made responsibly.

Sustainability at Balquire is not a policy. It starts with the materials.

1. Rattan — the most sustainable choice

Rattan is one of the few truly renewable materials in furniture manufacturing. It grows fast — some species up to a metre per day — without requiring replanting, deforestation or heavy processing. Harvesting rattan actually supports the health of the forest it grows in. Every piece in our Woven collection starts here.

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2. Certified and responsible wood

Where we work with wood, we source certified timber from Indonesian suppliers who operate under government-regulated forestry programmes. Teak and suar — also known as acacia — are our primary species. Both are known for their durability, which means furniture that lasts decades rather than years. Longevity is its own form of sustainability.

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3. Made to order — nothing wasted

We don't manufacture speculatively. Every piece is made for a specific project, to specific dimensions, in the quantity required. No overproduction, no warehouse full of unsold stock. It is a slower way to work — and a more responsible one.

Want to know more about our materials and sourcing?

Talk to the atelier →

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