Be Sure Your Acacia Wood Tables Are Ecologically Sound!

By Author: Vikram Kuamr
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Modern wood furniture producers are often keen to underline their commitment to ecologically sound production and sourcing practices. In the case of Acacia wood it’s worth checking that your furniture comes from a reliable and environmentally friendly source. Acacias have been introduced to many countries around the world, often as a means of erosion control, especially after mining or other damage has occurred. But all of the acacia wood used in furniture made by Nests and Cubes bears the FCS symbol, meaning that it’s been produced in a sustainable manner and its journey from forest to your home has been tracked and recorded. This means that you can be sure you’re buying your acacia wood tables from a source that protects the environment and the people that rely on the farming of the wood for their living.

Until 2005, there were believed to be about 1300 species of the genus Acacia around the world, living mostly in the warmer regions. In 2005, the genus was divided into five separate genera, though many of these are still called Acacias, and are physically very similar.

Acacia bushes and trees are amazing ...
... plants. They’ve been used in various countries through history for perfumes, food, incense, carving material, paints and medicines. The acacia even features in legendary stories, including some from Egyptian myths and the bible, which describes the Ark of the Covenant as being made from Acacia wood. In Africa, smoke from incense made from the wood and roots is believed to keep away demons and ghosts. Honey made by bees feeding on acacias is greatly prized for its mild taste and clear, runny texture. The pods are used in Mexican cuisine, plants are used as burglar deterrents because of the thorns, and the wood makes an astringent medicine. And, of course, furniture.

Acacia wood is a dense, hard wood (it’s even harder than English oak), and polishes beautifully. It has a rich honey colour and a delicate grain. Just take a look at the acacia wood tables on the Nests and Cubes website to see how attractive the finished article can be. It also has a lovely, delicate fresh scent (hence its use in perfumes down the centuries). And you can find acacia used in wood nest furniture, too, which is a great way of saving space when you don’t need all your tables in use at once. Wood nest furniture consists of a large table with one or more smaller tables, sometimes with drawers included, nesting underneath it. Acacia wood furniture comes in both traditional and modern designs, so you’ll be sure to find something to suit your existing style, and because of the density of the wood, it is resistant to most forms of damage.

When you’re buying furniture to last, it’s hard to beat acacia wood. And when you buy from Nests and Cubes you can be sure of the provenance of your furniture, and the ecological soundness of its production. How’s that for a win-win situation?

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Check out Nests and Cubes for acacia wood tables, including wood nest furniture. You’ll find yourself truly spoilt for choice!