With cooler weather just around the corner, we're fortunate that in the south, we’re still able to spend time outdoors. In fact, some prefer the cool fall evenings to the hot and humid summer. And having a comfortable, stylish and functional outdoor space can add more livable space to a home. Teak furniture can bring function and style to any outdoor space.
Larry Finglass owner of Atlanta teak furniture in Chamblee said teak has been around for many years, native teak comes from Thailand. Larry says that although you can get teak from a few other places, such as Indonesia, it's only native to Thailand and a couple of other places. The furniture at Atlanta Teak Furniture comes directly from Thailand. The container is shipped to Savannah and from Savannah to Chamblee. They get the furniture directly from the factory, so there’s no middleman.
Larry says teak furniture is premier for outdoor applications because of the density of the wood and the natural oil.
“There are other hardwoods, but they don’t have the oil content, so when you’re looking at outdoor applications it’s always been a number one choice,” Larry says. “What happens is the combination of the oil and the density make the wood less penetrable to the elements, so the moisture doesn’t sink in as quickly.”
Larry explains that teak is often used on ships for the same reasons. The wood holds up to weather conditions as well that may cause many other surfaces to breakdown.
Atlanta Teak Furniture carries a number of products such as rocking chairs, dining tables, dining chairs, benches, side tables, coffee tables, deep seating with cushions and more. Products also come in different styles from classic to more modern and mid-century styles.
Larry says that teak should be used in its natural form. It starts out as a natural dark honey brown color and over time naturally turns to a gray.
“Maintenance of teak is a lot less complicated than people think,” Larry says. “To keep it clean just means scrubbing with a little soap and water using a light brush and a little elbow grease. If you do that once a year or so, it will last. Anything past that is really cosmetic.”
They sell at the showroom by appointment and hold periodic weekend warehouse sales. When visiting the Atlanta Teak Furniture Showroom, located at 2344 Chamblee Tucker Rd., in Chamblee, Larry says customers have the opportunity to see quality furniture with the ability to touch it and feel it. Larry says he also keeps overhead low, so he can offer the best price for the best quality. They offer knowledge and personal attention. Online sales and shipping are also available.
“We're honest and straightforward,” Larry says. “We don’t run sales. We keep our prices down year-round, so if you come in on July 5th, you’re going pay the same price as you would on July 4th.”
For more information and to read the online blog full of helpful information when it comes to teak furniture, visit atlantateak.com.
“Maintenance of teak is a lot less complicated than people think.” Larry Finglass, owner, Atlanta Teak Furniture