Top Reasons to Choose The African Touch Furniture
Crafted from premium African hardwoods, natural leather, and solid brass, The African Touch’s safari campaign furniture is both functional and artistic. Inspired by traditional British Military Campaign furniture, these pieces add elegance and sophistication to luxury safari lodges and home offices. They’re built to last for generations1 Let’s delve into the top reasons why The African […]
What is Rhodesian Teak?
Rhodesian teak, scientifically known as Baikiaea plurijuga, is a remarkable hardwood native to southern Africa. It is also commonly referred to as African teak, Mukusi, Zambian teak, or Zambesi redwood12. Historical Background Geographical Distribution: Rhodesian teak is primarily found in the Kalahari sands of southern Angola, northern Botswana, northern Namibia, southern Zambia, and northern Zimbabwe1. The […]
African Touch Hardwood Finishes
The first question to ask ourselves is why we finish wood at all? Is it not better to sand down the fine furniture and leave it raw, particularly as we use such fine, dense hardwoods? After all, many purist furniture makers, particularly in Scandinavia, prefer to leave the finished product raw. This is certainly an […]
