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About Douglas Nance Furniture

From the time of tall ships to current day, the finest vessels sailing the oceans are outfitted with quality teak wood. Sailors and ship builders alike know that this quality wood will hold up and perform better than any other wood under the most harsh conditions. That same outstanding durability is what makes teak wood the only choice for the finest outdoor furnishings. Douglas Nance has selected the very best teak wood available and other premium grade materials to create fine teak furniture.

Our philosophy about teak furniture is different than most. While all around we see designs and styles that minimize the use of teak wood by substituting with aluminum or adding sling fabric material, we have gone the other direction. Slim and sleek won't be found in descriptions of our furniture. Instead you'll read masterful, bold and rock solid. Everything in the design of our styles has been about making a statement with teak. From our first ad campaign announcing to all adirondack furniture, "Your king has arrived!", we knew we made teak furniture different than the rest. Which is precisely our desire. We've added thickness to our parts (some legs are over 1.5" thick!) to give unheard of stability and strength. We've also added extra dimension to provide more room and comfort than any teak designs we have ever seen.

We invite you to view our collections to see for yourself the wonderful difference of Douglas Nance. Take a look at the sloping curves cut into the strong legs. Follow the arching tops as they crown many of our styles. View the thick braces evoking a sense of stability and strength. Compare our weights and dimensions and you will agree that Douglas Nance teak furniture has positioned itself well apart from the common and usual.

About our Factory

Our factory is one of the best production facilities in Indonesia. Our machines are expertly maintained and kept in premium running condition. This means that parts are consistent and made without flaw. As you view the pictures below, take note of the general condition of the factory. It is neat, orderly and clean. We operate within a culture of systematic processes. This ensures products that are the best made possible. Every machine is staffed by a set of operators dedicated only to that machine, thereby creating an expert. All workers are taught how to read construction drawings and continually refer to them throughout the entire process. Fully machined parts mean absolute accuracy. This is critical in constructing furniture components. Hand made or semi-machined furniture may have a crafty appeal, but we would rather build furniture to last decades.

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Teak logs are cut into boards.	Plans are reviewed for precision at every stage.	Parts are rough cut prior to precision machining.

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