The shapely bench is made from a single piece of acacia (monkey pod) wood by skilled artisans. Monkey pod wood is extremely durable and has been valued by craftsmen for its ease with which it can be carved to make items such as furniture and bowls. Another benefit the wood brings is that it is fast-growing and easy to cultivate making it an eco-friendly alternative to many other types of wood. In the United States, Hawaii is probably the most famous state from where good quality monkeypod products originate.

The Bochetta Bench can be positioned in any number of different rooms depending on the existing décor styles. Its simplicity means that an interior with a gentle minimalist approach will be particularly suitable. In a living room, the bench can act in much the same way as a side-table next to a sofa or armchair. The cut-out center is perfect for holding books and magazines. In a bedroom environment, as well as being a bench, it can also be used as a storage shelf for towels and robes. Each room in the home can see a slightly different use for this beautiful contoured wooden bench.

You can buy it from here: The Bochetta Bench.

Because each one is hand-carved, no two benches are alike.

Made from hardwoods and cherry wood veneers, this particular computer armoire is perfect for a room which needs a bold, confident and traditional item of furniture to match similar styled pieces that may already be present. Many people have their computer station in the main living room but complain that a computer desk is not a suitable decorative feature in this type of interior. The wooden armoire on the other hand, which is comfortable to sit at, is ideal and will look great in various living room interior design schemes, without taking up too much extra space.

The armoire comes with doors fitted so that the computer and other items within can be hidden from view when guests visit as well as being kept free from dust when not in use. A retractable keyboard shelf at a comfortable height can be drawn in or out depending on circumstances. There are enough compartments for most computer accessories to be placed including printers, gaming consoles and speakers. The armoire in many ways combines the classical furniture style of the previous couple of centuries with the modern computer age and the designs associated with exciting electronic developments. It’s certainly going to be a positive new design element in a living room, dining room, bedroom or home office.

You can buy it from here: DMi Antigua Wood Computer Armoire in Cherry

Includes a CPU compartment with CD rack.

The Butler antique-style drum table as seen in the picture above is an impeccably crafted item of furniture which will look wonderful in more traditional décor schemes. Such craftsmanship is uncommon today and the decorative floral patterns on the side and table surface are reminiscent of more classical styles of furniture. For a room with a decidedly 17th, 18th or 19th Century design theme, then this drum table is going to be irreplaceable and will no doubt become a prized heirloom.

Round tables like this one make a refreshing and more interesting impression on what can end up being a rather straight-edged décor scheme and furniture arrangement. Curved round furniture adds a visual contrast that can improve a particular area of a room. This Artists’ Originals Coffee Drum Table also makes an ideal storage space as well as being an ornately decorative feature.

Within the table can be placed books, wine and spirit bottles, board games, glasses and any other items needed close to hand in a living room or bedroom. The drum table can be situated in a variety of interiors and can act as a side table for use next to an armchair or alternatively, as a bedside table next to a large wooden bed. It can also be placed by itself and act as a delightful accent or coffee table and be admired from a distance as well as close up.

You can buy this particular table from here: Artists’ Originals Coffee Drum Table.

Dimension: 20″ W x 20” D x 24”

Good Quality

Eucalyptus wood is strong and sturdy, much like oak wood. Whether used in indoor or outdoor furniture, the wood is insect resistant and capable of holding large weights. Whatever an oak furniture piece can do, so can a eucalyptus one.

Affordable

Compared to teak, pine and oak, the wood from a eucalyptus tree is very inexpensive and is affordable to most households. This is due in large part to their fast-growing quality which renders them an eco-friendly alternative, as long as they are a species of eucalyptus drawn from carefully harvested woodlands.

Longevity

This species of wood is long-lasting and with correct care can last in relatively good condition for more than a century. Without protection, the wood will last a shorter period of time and gradually turn grey as the weathering process develops.

Attractiveness

Eucalyptus wood is attractive to look at and is similar in grain and style to teak wood. It will look great in just about any room in the home as well as outside in the garden.

Whether in the form of a table, chair, cabinet or butcher block cart, eucalyptus wood will tick many of the boxes you will have created when looking for the right wood furniture for your home.

Made from wood and covered with a rich cherry finish, this 3 shelf phone table will add substance, functionality and attractiveness to any setting in the home interior. Beautifully crafted so as to appear delicate and elegant, the table is in fact sturdy and built to hold a variety of objects and not just the telephone itself. A small drawer is provided in which to store small items such as keys, notes and other important bits and pieces that require safe placement.

Two more shelves allow for large objects such as telephone books, diaries, notepads, letters, gloves and even a vase of flowers to be positioned. The result is all the things you might need whilst on the phone being close to hand without the need for more furniture to be placed nearby. This style of telephone table would suit a hallway very much but it will also look perfectly in place in a living room beside an armchair or alternatively in the corner of a dining room or bedside a bed.

You can buy this table from here: Wooden 3-Tier Telephone Table.

Price: $37

Reminiscent in many ways to how a corset draws in a woman’s waist, the curved storage chest is elegant and delightfully graceful. The drawers match the shape of the curving sides and this focuses the attention on the chest and might also complement existing items and decorative arrangements already in place in the interior setting. The chest and 3 drawers are made from hardwoods and fabrics and have been influenced by the ornate classical furniture styles so popular in previous centuries.

Completely functional, the chest of drawers can be used to store bed linens, clothing, lingerie and various other bits and pieces. Situated in a bedroom, the chest can bring a warm highlight to an interior with its gentle shine and mirror-like qualities. Movement in the room will be subtly exaggerated and sunlight enhanced thereby making the space lighter. Small and understated metal ring handles complete the elegance of this curvy chest of drawers.

You can buy this furniture piece here: Sanctuary Three-Drawer Antique Mirror Chest.

Price: $1,449

Coffee tables are popular items of furniture and are ideally placed just in front of the main sofa. Most are constructed so they match the dimensions and seat heights of regular furniture sizes and thus fit in nicely with the sofas and armchairs around it. The main function of the coffee table is hinted at in its name. Beverages, books, vases of flowers, candles and television remotes find solace and comfortable placement on this style of table. You can even rest your feet on it after a tiring day at work (my favourite use for it).

This elegant and understated rectangular coffee table takes advantage of the delightful qualities of the wood from which it is made. Cedar wood is extremely durable and has been used in furniture making for centuries due to its long-lasting and decay-resistant nature. Another remarkable feature is that cedar wood is relatively lightweight and thus a coffee table of the size shown in the image above is easy to move from one position to another without causing too much strain. In case you worry about the effects of chemical preservatives seen in so many furniture items these days on your family’s health, then you can put your mind at rest for this coffee table is completely free of these potentially harmful elements.

One thing to be aware of is that as cedar wood ages, cracks can appear. This is called “checking” and is caused by a natural process where the wood releases tiny amounts of moisture via the growth rings. However, these in no way affect the strength or integrity of the coffee table and will in most cases enhance the rustic look. If you’re looking for a cedar table for your living room where guests and family are often entertained with tea, coffee and wines, then this coffee table made from attractive cedar wood will be ideal.

You can buy it from here: Rustic Rectangular Cedar Wood Coffee Table.

Price: $131.20

These oak wood stools have been made from dead or already damaged trees which have often reached ages of between 250 and 300 years. The organic forms which are created by Milovanov complement existing wooden furniture and accents whilst at the same time preventing wastage of such beautiful wood that would otherwise be left to rot in the wild. A great aspect to these tree stump stools is that they can be positioned indoors or outdoors and be given special protective coatings if so desired.

The character of these stools is seen in the curving shapes and natural forms which highlight and mimic scenes from woodlands and rural landscapes. History is never far from thought either when one considers the many uses oak wood has been used for over the centuries. These include timber for some of the most famous ships in the world that shaped the destiny of mankind as well as in locations such as churches and theatres; and objects such as wine barrels, furniture, sculptures, ceiling beams and even wine corks. The oak is also a symbol for numerous nations, regions, armies and cultural foundations, plus part of the mythology and folklore of countless cultures.

For more pictures of the stools visit: Milovanov’s Oak Wood Tree Stump Stools.

The fawn finish nesting tables have been hand painted and later distressed to give a rustic charm to the design. An attractive rub-through detailing on the hardwood means it can be placed in a variety of interior design schemes where it will make a complimentary focus. As noted before, the three tables vary in size and have the ability to be tucked within one another so as to free up existing floor space. For smaller rooms, this is ideal.

When in use, these distressed rustic nesting tables can be used as television meal trays for when watching a movie, or alternatively as end/side tables and as a furniture piece on which decorative accessories can be placed such as vases, pottery pieces, sculptures floral arrangements and picture frames. The smaller of the tables can also be used as a foot rest or as a painter’s stool for when sitting at an easel. The possibilities are endless.

You can buy this set here: Distressed Rustic Nesting Tables With a Fawn Finish.

Price: $469

The KAIRO chair as seen in the picture is made from a solid piece of cedar wood which has been carved into what can be described as an armchair. This is due to the curving effect and double arc feature of the seat which allows the sitter to rest their arms on the edges when in a sitting position. The inspiration for this chair is said to have come from his land of birth, Egypt and the ancient Egyptian boat designs and hieroglyphs.

Rashid’s desire in making this KAIRO chair, named after the place where he was born, was to create “a piece of furniture from a simple block of wood, with the ‘objective of removing the least quantity of wood possible from the trunk”. The widely respected guest lecturer and part-time DJ, certainly knows how to work creatively with natural forms and to make impressive and beautiful furniture pieces without taking away the very essence of the material used.

See also: The website of Karim Rashid.

H/T: Bonluxat.