SUNGAI - Seagrass bench
The compact Sungai bench derives its timeless beauty from its simple design and the use of high-quality natural materials. Its seat is woven from robust seagrass that can withstand heavy loads, while its frame is made from leftover teak tree branches that are otherwise not used in furniture production. This creates its charming appearance with the irregularly shaped legs and cross struts, which represent a sustainable alternative to other woods.
Product details:
- Length x width x height: 80x42x46 cm
- Weight: 5.75 kg
- Colours: Beige
- Materials: Wood, Seagrass
- Brandname: Soeji
- Made In: ID
- SKU: 40101
Our products are skilfully crafted individual pieces. Due to handmade production and natural variations in materials, they may vary slightly in size, colour and shape.
Description:
We deliberately chose not to varnish the bench in order to emphasise the natural colour of the wood and its small imperfections. The result is a piece of furniture that not only gives your room a natural elegance, but is also practical. Sungai is versatile: place it in front of your bed, in the hallway or wherever you need a seat. It helps you and your family to put on your shoes, for example, but can also be used as an unusual shelf or side table.
The seats of our benches are made from plant fibres. They therefore smell and feel wonderfully natural.
Main material: Seagrass
What basket makers usually call "seagrass" is not actually a (sub)aquatic plant, but a small, palm-like plant that is widespread on sandy beaches in the tropics of Asia. The leaves of the plants, which are often cultivated by humans, are separated, cut into strips, dried and then processed by hand.
Other material: Teak
You can find out how to properly care for our products with their special materials here.
Production location: This bench is handmade in Java, Indonesia
When selecting our local producers, we prioritise fair payment and good working conditions. Only experienced artisans of legal age work in the factories from which we source our goods. No harmful chemicals are used in the production process. As all work steps are carried out by hand, the production process generates hardly any greenhouse gas emissions. We ensure all of this through regular on-site visits and ongoing personal contact with the businesses.