About Wood

Our woodlands reflect changes in land use, clearances for agriculture and felling for timber and fuel over thousands of years of human activity. At the beginning of the 20th century, 5% of land area in Britain was woodland; it is now 10% and growing.

The British hardwoods we use at Treske come from sustainable forests where new trees are planted to re-stock areas that are felled. Most of the other timbers used are Forestry Stewardship Council certified and we are working towards 100% FSC certification. At Treske nothing is wasted: not only do we make beautiful furniture that will last for generations, but all waste material is burnt to heat the factory.

Different woods in natural finishes always look well together, but we can stain your pieces to match existing furniture if you wish. After making your furniture Treske’s craftsmen and women apply a water-and heat-resistant clear lacquer finish and a final hand waxing to bring out the intrinsic quality of the wood and to protect it from the knocks and shocks of daily use.