At The Importer we are always aware of the environment and the impact we have as a company. We source our furniture through suppliers who buy wood solely from family owned sustainable forests, and recycled timbers are used where possible. Many items of ours are antiques we sell which means they are made many years ago and refinished to their original state. Other key choices are of the recycling of all packaging materials such as cardboard and paper. Plastic bags have been replaced instore to eco-bags which are reuseable for our customers.

Acacia Wood

This is also popular in our furniture, it is one that grows even in environments that are extremely dry..

Sheesham Wood

Sheesham wood seen in our Indian range is very quick growing and easily renewable. This wood has amazing grain patterns and has a huge amount of strength.

Mango Wood

Mango wood makes up a large amount of our furniture. These are trees that produce fruit for only a select number of years and once this cycle is complete, they are replaced with new trees. The best use of them from there is furniture due to the strength and wonderful colours that appear in the wood.

Reclaimed Timbers

Reclaimed and recycled timbers are those that have become obselete for their purpose such as old factory beams and railway sleepers. This wood is then recycled into amazing pieces with character. These rustic furniture pieces are reusing material in the best way for the planet!

Rattan

This is a very versatile and durable fibre. Many villages only specialise in making rattan furniture and baskets, which is sourced through local forests under strict guidelines. The local people understand the need for renewability here and therefore are precious with their resource.

Paper Products

The recycled paper used in our loom furniture is very lightweight and strong. This is made from scrap paper that is bound tightly into a fibre then coloured. A great way to look after the environment by using materials that would otherwise go to waste.