Kayu is a small furniture production and import company specializing
in fine, hand-crafted furniture made from reclaimed, Indonesian
teak wood. Founded in 1997, at the end of a 3-year CUSO contract
in Surakarta (Indonesia), Kayu began a partnership with a
local furniture maker.
The initial impetus for starting
the company was to create an economically viable business
that embodied both environmental and social responsibility.
Our goal from the outset was to develop a company that set
itself apart from the large-scale, production and export
model commonly found throughout Java and Bali. By taking
control of every phase of the business cycle, including
the sourcing of wood, design, production, finishing, export
and marketing of furniture, we have been able to provide
sustainable livelihoods for local craftsmen while remaining
viable as a successful business.
It is our commitment to quality
and superb craftsmanship, which continues to drive our furniture
creations, which combines classic designs with the best
of modern eclectic accents and aesthetics of traditional
design and durability.
Our aim is to provide our clientele with beautiful furniture
that will last a life time.
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