INCHfurniture was established in 2004 by Thomas Wüthrich and Yves Raschle. For some time already they are intensively occupied with the construction and design of furniture made of solid wood. For all their furniture, they use teak. A valuable wood with high durability.

In Indonesia, there are primary rain forests of enormous expanse. However, large parts of these forests have already disappeared due to ruthless clearing. Timber is very important as an export commodity for Indonesia and a vital resource for life there. If these clearings are not stopped, the country is heading for an economic and ecological catastrophe. Only a sustainable forestry that involves the local population can counteract this development.

That’s why they believe the best preservation of tropical rainforest is its sustainable use. So they obtain their timber from a select forestry enterprise near to their production site. This enterprise operates teak plantations according to sustainability standards, so that they will still be of use to subsequent generations. The production of their furniture is carried out by the fabrication workshop of an Indonesian vocational school for wood-work, where every year around 75 apprentices are educated as carpenters, draughtsmen and furniture designers.