Solid wood tables: Timeless elegance and sustainability
The furnishing of a house or apartment is not only a matter of style but also of sustainability. Solid wood tables (Dining tables) are an excellent choice as they are not only durable but also extremely elegant. If you are looking for an option that offers both timeless elegance and sustainability, you should consider incorporating a solid wood dining table (recycled teak) into your decor. In the following blog article we will delve deeper into the topic and present three unique dining tables.
Recycled teak wood
Teak wood, Teak, known for its exceptional durability and beauty, is a valued material for furniture in many cultures. Teak reclaimed wood comes from old buildings, boats, or other sources. This wood is characterized by its unique patina and history, giving each piece of furniture character.
Sustainability
One of the main advantages of solid wood tables made from reclaimed wood is their eco-friendliness. By using 1. recycled teak wood not a single tree is cut down for the solid wood table. This makes the wood a sustainable choice that enriches your home with style and environmental awareness. Teak wood is also known for its durability and resistance to moisture and wear. As a result, sustainable solid wood tables made from reclaimed wood are very robust and can last for generations. In other words, it is not a „disposable product“ that you replace after 2-3 years.
Unique stories
Every solid wood table from Old wood tells its own unique story. The wood may have spent decades or even centuries in buildings or on boats before being transformed into a piece of furniture. The visible signs of time, such as small cracks or color variations, give each table character and tell of the past times from which the wood originates.
Variety of designs
Solid wood tables made from recycled teak wood are available in a variety of designs shapes and sizes. From classic rectangular dining tables to elaborate natural forms – there is a suitable option for every need and taste. The versatility of these tables allows you to design your home according to your wishes.
Solid wood tables / dining tables made from recycled reclaimed wood
Model Sky Island

The dining table „Sky Island“From reclaimed wood, the term „sustainability“ takes on a whole new meaning. The solid tabletop is made from recycled solid wood planks (teak) from the Indonesian islands Java and Bali, with a remarkable thickness of 9 to 10 cm. Our craftsmen meticulously glue the wood planks together and brush the Solid wood, to highlight the beautiful structure of the wood. An additional design element of the „Sky Island“ series is the glass insert, which allows a view into the interior of the tabletop. The table frame in crescent shape is available either in raw steel in industrial design or in brushed stainless steel.
Model example: Dining table „Sky Island“ with a table frame made of raw steel and glass insert
9. 300 x 100 cm, height 78 cm (Other sizes available for immediate delivery) approx. 250 x 99 x 78 cm, thickness of the tabletop 10 cm
Materials: 12. Teak13. ), table frame made of raw steel), table frame made of raw steel in industrial design
Model Elements

Cozy dining table „Elements“ with beautiful glass inlay. The two wooden elements processed on the sides are made of glued solid wood planks (reclaimed teak). In the center, Tabletop there is a glass plate made from freehand cut, allowing a view through the solid tabletop. This makes the model series a unique piece Designer table, that impresses with functionality and elegant appearance. The table frame is available as a sled variant or as the „Freestyle“ series and, like all other components of this dining table, is handcrafted and made of brushed stainless steel or raw steel in a rustic industrial design.
Model example: Dining table made of reclaimed wood „Elements Freestyle“
9. 300 x 100 cm, height 78 cm (Other sizes available for immediate delivery) approx. 160 x 90 x 77.5 cm, thickness of the plate approx. 7.5 cm
Materials: Reclaimed wood (teak) with a 10 mm glass inlay and a „Freestyle“ stainless steel frame“
Model Eternia

The round dining table „Eternia“ is an interesting combination of the raw materials reclaimed wood, stainless or raw steel, and glass. Glued reclaimed wood planks made of teak are used, which are finally hand-brushed and waxed. The use of reclaimed wood gives this Solid wood table its very special appearance. The handcrafted solid tabletop rests on a table frame made of brushed raw steel or Stainless steel in a cross shape. The inset glass has a thickness of 10 mm. The great advantage of a round dining table is that it brings sociability, as all people sit opposite each other and no one feels excluded.
Model example: Dining table „Eternia“
9. 300 x 100 cm, height 78 cm (Other sizes available for immediate delivery) Diameter approx. 139 cm, height approx. 78 cm, thickness of the solid tabletop 6 cm
Materials: Recycled teak wood with glass and raw steel
Sustainable solid wood tables from GERKEN Wohndesign
Overall, solid wood tables made from reclaimed teak are an investment in elegance and sustainability. They not only give your home a timeless beauty but also contribute to reducing environmental impacts. If you are looking for furniture that is both stylish and eco-friendly, you should consider acquiring a solid wood table made from reclaimed teak. This piece of furniture will not only enrich your decor but also tell a story that goes far beyond your four walls.
Are you interested in our extraordinary furnishing ideas, or perhaps in the model series shown here, „Sky Island, Elements, and Eternia“? Then feel free to visit our online shop „Der Tischonkel“, or visit us in our 6000 sqm large furniture exhibition in Lower Saxony Detern.














