For centuries, teak has belonged to the water. Prized across the Indonesian archipelago for its natural oils, strength, and resistance to salt, sun, and moisture, it was essential to maritime life long before it travelled further afield. Through Dutch seafaring trade routes, Indonesian teak moved aboard ships into Europe, where its performance at sea influenced both shipbuilding and later furniture design—quietly shaping modern European and Scandinavian design values of durability, restraint, and function. For over 40 years, Jati has worked exclusively with ethically sourced, A-Grade Indonesian teak, crafted in Java and refined into foldable, portable pieces designed to move effortlessly between boat, shore, and city.
