When history becomes design
At Thors Design, we transform honest, raw, and untreated materials into rustic furniture and interiors. We work with solid hardwood from some of the world’s most durable wood species - wood that for decades has supported decommissioned harbors, bridge decks and railways under extreme loads.
The robust construction timber is given new life as handcrafted furniture with patina, soul and strength. Unique pieces that carry history and have an exceptional lifespan.
All of our wood is tested to ensure it is free from chemicals, so you can be confident that you are getting high-quality furniture that is safe for you and your family.
Our wood
ALWAYS FROM RECLAIMED RESOURCES
Azobe
Azobé wood is a heavy and extremely hard tropical timber, primarily found in West Africa. It has a distinctive reddish-orange color that darkens over time, developing a deep, warm glow. The wood is very dense and durable, with a strong natural resistance to rot and insects. Azobé features a pronounced grain pattern that ranges from straight to slightly wavy. Its' strength and density make it one of the most durable tropical wood species.
Bangkirai
Bangkirai is a tropical wood that grows in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia. It has a warm golden-brown color that darkens over time and develops a beautiful patina. Bangkirai is dense, hard and strong, making it naturally resistant to wear and decay. The wood has a distinct grain pattern that gives it a lively texture, and it may contain small, natural knots that contribute to its character and appearance.
Basralocus
Basralocus is a lighter tropical wood species originating from Indonesia. The wood has a beige to golden hue and a relatively even grain pattern. It is slightly lighter than the heaviest tropical wood species, but still stable, durable, and long-lasting. Basralocus has a uniform fiber structure and good natural resistance to weathering and environmental exposure.
Carefully selected
When we create your furniture, we always begin with a thorough dialogue about your wishes and needs. Based on this conversation, we select the reclaimed wood available to us that best supports the design, function, and overall expression.
At Thors Design, you choose the form and aesthetic — we choose the material. Each piece of wood has its own character, and it is our craftsmanship and experience that ensure the perfect match for your furniture.
A living material
We take great pride in treating our wood with respect for its unique history. All marks, holes, bolts, and other signs you see in our furniture are simple proof of the reclaimed wood’s past and can only be preserved because everything is handcrafted.
Although the wood has been exposed to impact, wind, and weather for more than half a century before being upcycled into furniture, you should expect its color and structure to continue changing over time. Cracks and splits may evolve or appear as the wood dries.
The most noticeable changes in color and structure will occur when the furniture is used outdoors. The sun will gradually turn the wood’s surface a silver-grey tone, while changes in humidity will cause the wood to expand and contract. If new furniture is exposed to prolonged periods of strong sunlight and low humidity, larger cracks may develop quite suddenly, and the wood fibers may rise, creating a rough surface texture. However, the surface can always be sanded down again to restore the planks to a smooth and soft finish.
This process of change is a natural result of working with living materials. These transformations add new layers of history and character to the unique wood.
“For me, it is very important that you can see where the wood comes from. We don’t just sell furniture.
We sell a piece of history.”
/ Carsten Thor
