A Century of Character

Each piece of our Oregon Pine furniture is made from timber rescued from houses built over 100 years ago in what was then Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. These homes were constructed during the early colonial period using imported Douglas-fir—globally prized for its strength, straight grain, and natural beauty.

Known locally as “Oregon Pine,” this timber was shipped from the Pacific Northwest—harvested from old-growth forests in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, and brought via steamship to South African ports. From there, it travelled by rail and ox-wagon to the heart of the African interior, where it was used to build everything from railway cottages to grand settler homes.

Why Oregon Pine?

• Rare old-growth grain: The grain density, colour, and straightness found in 100-year-old Oregon Pine cannot be replicated in modern fast-grown pine plantations.
• Natural durability: Oregon Pine resists warping and holds its shape beautifully across decades. Reclaimed wood is already seasoned by time.
• Sustainable: No trees are felled today—our material is salvaged, reworked, and reborn.
• Warmth & elegance: Its honey-amber tones and subtle grain make it ideal for both rustic and refined interiors.

From Colonial Floorboards to Contemporary Heirlooms

The timber we use comes from:

- Old homesteads in Bulawayo, Salisbury (Harare), and other Rhodesian towns.
- Beams, floorboards, door frames and joists, meticulously removed and restored.
- Wood originally imported from North America, where it grew in the shadows of giants—trees that stood for 300+ years before being milled and shipped across oceans.

Every plank carries history: the bootsteps of railway engineers, the laughter of children on verandas, the hush of Rhodesian evenings under pressed-metal ceilings.

Furniture That’s Built to Last

Our craftspeople treat every beam of reclaimed Oregon Pine with the reverence it deserves. Furniture pieces include:

- Dining tables with dovetail joints and oiled finishes
- Sideboards and wardrobes with original nail holes and patina preserved
- Bookshelves and study desks that blend vintage warmth with modern form
- Bed frames, headboards, and one-off collector pieces

No two pieces are identical. Each bears the tool marks of both the past and the present.