From Seedling to Seating

FROM THE DEPTHS OF AN AUCKLAND WINTER, TO THE SWELTERING HEAT OF JAVA, INDONESIA — MATTHIAS TRACES THE JOURNEY OF HOW DEVON® FURNITURE IS GROWN…

01. TEAK SEEDLINGS — where DEVON® begins | 02. Matthias discusses sustainable planting practices at the teak nursery

03. Visiting one of the managed teak plantations in Eastern Java, which supply A-Grade timber for many purposes — from DEVON® outdoor furniture to boat building and more

04. Freshly milled teak logs | 05. QUALITY INSPECTION: Each log is inspected for natural variations and defects before marking which areas to cut out for our furniture

06. CRAFTSMANSHIP: Crafting the frame of the chair | 07. The time-honoured technique of hand-weaving cords around the frame to form the seat & backrest

08. THE FINAL PRODUCT: In this case our JACKSON EASY CHAIR, one of our DEVON® classics.

09. PRODUCT TESTING: Our designs undergo rigorous testing before we release them into the wild. From joint strength to UV tests, we ensure DEVON® is built to last the test of time & nature