VAN DER LEEDEN (handmade rattan, bamboo and teak accessories and furniture)

Handmade from the finest natural sustainable materials from Indonesia

VAN DER LEEDEN 1915 is a Dutch family company with more than 100 years of tradition. Their products are handmade in Indonesia and created under the hands of experienced professionals. The materials used are exclusively from natural sustainable sources. These include sustainable rattan, split bamboo and recycled teak. Personal design, comfort and high quality...Fall in love like we do ♥

RATAN is a plant from the palm family and can grow up to 200 metres long. It is strong all the time, making it one of nature's strongest materials. It grows very fast all year round and is harvested without damaging the tree, which is one big PLUS for sustainability. BAMBUS is a very fast growing plant. Some species can grow 90 cm in 24 hours. Did you know that bamboo has a higher compressive strength than wood, brick or concrete? We use split bamboo for several decorative items and lampshades. The teak that is used to make the furniture is recycled teak. The wood comes from old buildings and old wooden houses in Indonesia. In addition to the work of making wooden furniture, locals are given bricks to build new, stronger brick houses. This recycled teak gives a new piece of furniture an extra dimension and a second life.