Design meets durability.
When it comes to products that are made to last, solid timber furniture continues to set the standard. At Lette, we choose solid timber not only for its strength and beauty, but for the way it connects us to something more meaningful – tradition, craftsmanship, and the natural world. It's a conscious decision to preserve heritage woodworking techniques while creating pieces that truly stand the test of time.
The benefits of solid timber furniture.
Here’s why solid timber furniture remains one of the best choices for a home that values quality, longevity, and quiet character.
TIMBER FURNITURE IS BUILT TO LAST
Solid timber is durable by nature. Unlike veneer or laminate options that can chip, peel, or warp over time, solid timber holds its strength for decades. It's especially well-suited to pieces that see regular use and where daily wear is expected, like dining tables, coffee tables, sideboards and bedside tables.
Over the years, good quality solid timber furniture doesn’t weaken. It settles, warms, and becomes a familiar part of your home.
IT'S EASY TO RESTORE
Another benefit of solid timber furniture is its ability to be restored. Small dents, scratches or wear marks don’t mean the end of a piece – they’re part of its story. But when needed, solid timber can be sanded back and refinished, bringing it back to life without needing to replace it. It’s furniture you can live with – and live through – not throw away when it starts to show its age.
TIMBER TELLS A STORY
One of the most beautiful things about solid timber is that it changes with time. The grain softens, the colour deepens, and the marks of daily life create a quiet patina that paints a picture.
No two pieces are alike. Each one carries the natural markings of the tree it came from – rings, knots, colour shifts – which can never be truly replicated by veneer or machine-made substitutes.
THE FEEL OF REAL TIMBER IS UNMATCHED
You can see it. You can feel it. Solid timber furniture has a warmth and depth that can’t be mimicked. Its weight, texture, and finish all add to its tactile presence – a reminder that it came from something real.
While veneer or laminate may copy the look, they fall short on feel and often struggle to age gracefully. Over time, chipping and peeling can make them difficult to repair or reuse.
Why we choose solid timber.
At Lette, we use solid American Oak sourced from sustainably managed forests. It’s a considered choice – not just for the environment, but for the integrity of each piece.
Solid timber furniture allows us to create pieces that are honest in materials, rich in texture, and made to last. They’re designed to be used, repaired, shared, and eventually passed on.
Thoughtful in concept, committed to quality, and grounded in craft, our carefully curated range is a conscious choice to consume less and live better. Explore our ethos to learn more about how we work, or browse our collection of solid timber furniture to see what’s possible when design meets durability.