Suar Monkey Pod log wood stand side table, walnut finished                            Rosewood finished  

Also known locally as Acacia wood or the RainTree, Monkey Pod wood is thought to be named after the monkeys that used to gather below its canopy and eat the seed pods of the tree. The tree is fast growing, about 5 feet a year up to about 80 feet tall and has a canopy which normally reaches 100 feet but can grow as large as 180 feet. Because the Monkey Pod tree grows so quickly it makes it a very sustainable hardwood and is perfect for furniture manufacturers. The straight grain and coarse texture allows it to be relatively easily carved into interesting shapes.

Every piece of wood slap used are from an entirely natural product, no two pieces will ever be the same unlike mass produced veneered or laminated furniture. By way of example, some variations which you may see are detailed below and there are considered part of the uniqueness and charm of the furniture.