Wooden Duck

(From the Wooden Duck)
We have been making furniture from recycled wood/ reclaimed lumber since 1995 and are proud to be the largest recycled wood furniture company in California. Our factory in Berkeley has produced some of the showcases pieces in restaurants and wineries around Northern California and our factory in Java has been producing a line from recycled teak for nearly 17 years straight. Come check out our stores in Berkeley and Marin. Check out our website for more details.

In a cookie cutter world of SKU #'s and mass produced furniture, the Wooden Duck stands out like a sore thumb. Every piece is a little different, every piece of wood has it's own story. If you hit it right, you'll be sad you don't have a bigger house to put all this wonderful stuff in.

The Wooden Duck is one of those bay-area institutions thats worth visiting even if you never thought of buying teak . This isnt the flimsy teak stuff you see at Cost-Plus World Market or Pier One - this is the real thing.

Much of their wood comes from old houses that are being torn down, in places like Cambodia and Thailand where Teak was the main building material for centuries. Teak has two great qualities: its water resistant, and it has a nice dark color.

They have some nice Adirondac chairs, picnic benches etc. Their teak bookcases seem to be a bit large for most apartments or small houses, but it looks real nice in a craftsman style house.

The main thing to do is to not just look for a style, but look for the individual piece. Since much of it is recycled wood, not every piece is identical.

I recommend going there, sign up for their mailing lists and take advantage of their annual sales.

PROS: Beautiful Teak Furniture at reasonable prices
CONS: Not everyones cup of tea

The Wooden Duck is a cool furniture store because they make everything from recycled wood, very nice for the environmentally conscious (and those who like furniture with character/a story to tell!). They have a good selection of furniture, roughly half indoor and half patio furniture. Their designs generally have a sturdy, rustic feel.