Why teak? Teak furniture has gained quite a reputation for being sturdy and durable. Don't believe me? Check it out yourself. Did you know that one of the preferred materials for ship building years ago was teak? If it's good enough to be sailing the high seas, it's good enough for whatever weather your part of the world can throw at it. Most of the wood used in teak furniture today comes from Indonesia and Thailand. These are tropical rainforest areas so the teak trees are grown and matured under varying environmental conditions. For this reason they have become resistant to harsh conditions and this carries through to your teak furniture.