Teak is also a beautiful and durable hardwood that requires little or no care at all as it maintains it strength and attractiveness for decades, making teak a good material to use for outdoor furniture. Rubberwood is fast becoming an alternative source of timber because of its versatility as well as its compatibility and similarities to hardwood. While rubberwood was initially planted to yield latex, it is now regarded as an ecologically friendly timber. As rubberwood is a fast growing species that comes from a sustainably managed resource, its utilization reduces the pressures exerted on the natural tropical forests. Rubberwood is commonly used for all sorts of furniture as well as plywood.
Mahogany is an exquisite wood that is used especially for majestic desks, tables and large cabinets.
Mahogany is resistant to termites, which makes it a long-lasting hardwood. The fact that it exudes a scent adds an air of romanticism to the furniture it is made with. Another favourite hardwood for Asian furniture is rosewood. Especially used for Chinese ornamental furniture, its reddish-purple finish and fine polish make rosewood a beautiful yet difficult wood to work on. Rosewood makes the air surrounding the furniture fresh as it has a rose-like odour.