Spotlight: Orange Tree Furniture

We all know the beauty and allure of solid wood furniture, but the enormous cost to the environment for luxury purposes is a concern to all.  Now Orange Tree Furniture offers an excellent alternative that does not relinquish quality, style or durability and above all, produces sustainable green furniture.

The most important characteristic of citrus wood is that each tree trunk is unique, as depicted by its life cycle and environmental conditions. When the wood is stained, a blend of colour emerges to contribute to the exclusivity and distinctiveness of each piece of furniture. There are many factors that influence the different colours you will notice in citrus wood. i.e. the moisture in the air during manufacture, the density and age of the wood, and exposure to sunlight. Each piece is handcrafted and a truly South African product.

Environmentally friendly The exclusive range by Orange Tree Furniture is created from redundant citrus trees that are cleared for the re-establishment of new orchards. Citrus trees bear fruit for 30 to 50 years before the trunks are recovered for furniture-making. The wood is an excellent hardwood and in its raw state, reflects the character of its fruit bearing phase. Historically, non-productive citrus trees were uprooted and discarded. Orange Tree Furniture recycles this beautiful wood.

They are committed to responsible luxury. Their eco-friendly products allow us to decrease the negative effect on our planet. No forests are destroyed neither is the environment harmed during the manufacturing process. The raw wood used is derived only from sustainable sources. Orange Tree Furniture allow for economic development while conserving for future generations. A job creating project The vision of Orange Tree Furniture is to create job opportunities for skilled and unskilled candidates and to utilize local resources, both male and female. They train staff in specific areas in the factory and currently have a core group of 20 artisans. The off-cut wood is given to the employees who then make small items i.e. doorstoppers, candle holders in their spare time. The company then purchases the items from them for resale. As a result, Orange Tree Furniture continues to be a job creating project. For more visit Orange Tree Furniture.