Choosing the best wood for furniture depends on purpose, budget, and upkeep. From classic teak to affordable plywood, each option brings charm and practicality.

‘Teak is generally considered the best wood for outdoor furniture because of its natural ability to resist rot and decay,’ confirms Kate Diaz, interior designer and co-founder of Swanky Den.

Teak vs Acacia: Which Wood is Best For Your Needs? Both teak and acacia make great woods for outdoor furniture use, and are comparable in terms of being hardwoods that are both durable options.

Teak wood furniture is popular for its rich, warm hues–and its durability. However, teak is an exotic timber, with a teak tree taking 35-50 years to mature, so it's a precious resource and it's ...

Although there are a couple of hidden disadvantages of teak wood furniture, the material itself isn't the problem here. This ...

We're excited about the plethora of wooden outdoor furniture options online, but we particularly love teak styles, so we shopped for the 11 best options ahead.

Sutherland Furniture's Continuous Line outdoor chair overcomes teak's limitations with CNC technology and stainless steel joinery.

Teak wood One of the most common wood species for furniture in India is teak, which is prized for its resilience to decay, termites, and water.

Q: We have (whoops, had) beautiful high-end, outdoor teak furniture. Several years ago it had just reached that lovely patina-stage of aging and was very smooth to touch. While we were away on ...