Teak Me Home

My boyfriend and I recently bought a beautiful dining room table and chairs from Teak Me Home. We love the unique craftsmanship of the table, and especially the unusual and sturdy chairs that we bought with it. We wouldn’t have bought teak unless it was reclaimed, and we appreciated the story and personal experience of receiving pictures of the older building that was demolished to reclaim the wood for our table. Both table and chairs are gorgeous, and cost us about the same as much lower quality mass-​produced items we looked at in other stores such as Crate and Barrel or in other local furniture stores. We look forward to having these pieces in our home for decades to come. Alex was helpful, friendly, and a pleasure to work with.

I loved everything about my experience with Teak Me Home. This place makes gorgeous, unique furniture. We bought a coffee table and dresser drawers. Both are incredible, well-​made, pieces. Alex has great customer service skills. He answered our many questions with enthusiasm that shows a true love for his business and he made everything just as we wanted it. He even delivered the items himself. I was very surprised to see him get out of the truck with his co-​proprieter, whose name slips my memory at the moment. Both spent some time teaching me how to care for my new teak wood furniture. I really love this place! It’s a great example of how all businesses should be run. We will be back to find our entertainment unit… as soon as we can afford it. (Believe me, the prices are not as high as a lot of custom places, but with two pieces of furniture, I have to save now!) I definitely recommend Teak Me Home for everyone.

My husband and I purchased a Fontaine dining table and we love it! The selection of teak for the piece has rich grain patterns and intense colors. The edges are nicely eased and the oil finish applied to it feels smooth to the touch. I fell in love with it when I saw it at the showroom in Berkeley because of its modern base design. I had been looking for a round table but all I found was very traditional. The price is fair.
In addition to great product quality we were treated kindly by the people at the showroom both times we have been there. Alexander was very helpful and he got our beautiful table home safe and right away (we could not wait :)). We also got a complimentary product for treating the wood. Teak me home was a great experience.

Amazing service, beautiful products. I purchased the Harrison table and it’s gorgeous. It’s a unique, well made piece of furniture. What is most amazing however, is that it’s a piece made with great pride and care. Alex truly loves what he does and it shows in the furniture. Customer service is excellent. He is very responsive and accommodating. Thank you Alex!

Really gorgeous locally made furniture at a (somewhat) affordable price. Alex, the proprietor, is quietly enthusiastic about his work, and deservedly so. If they made a larger variety of furniture, I’d buy even more from them!

I love my solid teak dresser from Teak Me Home! I bought the Kubrick 10-​drawer split dresser, crafted from reclaimed teak and reclaimed steel. I stare at it each night before going to bed.
I looked at the usual chain stores like Crate and Barrel, Ethan Allen, and Restoration Hardware, but all the dressers looked the same and there was nothing unique about them. Most of the furniture was not solid wood, made from veneer, and the wood used was not even specified. The quality and craftsmanship of my Teak Me Home dresser is beyond compare. The teak is a rich, natural color. The design is simple and elegant.
I live in Chicago, but this was no problem. Alex was fantastic to work with. He was very responsive. He thoroughly explained the craftsmanship of the piece to me, and sent me tons of photos of the dresser in different lighting. The shipping costs were very reasonable.
I will definitely be buying future pieces form Teak Me Home.

I first encountered the company Teak Me Home in searching for non-​toxic, solid wood dining tables. The Fontaine 48″ dining table caught my eye immediately because it possessed the perfect mix of modern and classic aesthetic elements. I asked many questions through email concerning everything from the finishes to the strength and stability of the table and always received a prompt, courteous reply from Alex. It didn’t take much to convince me to go ahead and make the purchase, given the obvious care and attention the company paid to craftsmanship and environmentally healthy practices.
Alex stayed in touch throughout the entire shipping process and afterwards. When the table arrived, I could not have been more eager to show it off! The color is gorgeous, and the table is just right for my space, nestled into a round window seat. It’s completely solid through and through, even with my two-​year-​old and five-​year-​old dancing atop it. This is an heirloom table. I would definitely purchase another piece of furniture from this company.

I am so happy we discovered Teak Me Home, an environmentally-​conscious company that reclaims teak wood from old homes in Indonesia into modern, beautiful, sturdy and unique furniture! We bought the Bogart Dresser and are also having a Bogart tall-​boy custom-​made for us. Our experience from start to finish has been top notch, Alex has been great to work with and really cares about what he puts out — the fact that there is a story behind each piece of furniture and where it came from adds an extra layer of interest to the whole experience. Highly recommended!

I have little to add beyond the other 5 star reviews, but wanted to take the opportunity to point out how special TeakMeHome is. I am gazing on my Hayworth media center right now — the wood is lustrous and it’s better made than almost any furniture I’ve ever had. A real work of craftsmanship. I bought an instock piece that was customized for my needs and delivered 3 days after I bought it. Wow.

One of the best shopping and purchasing experiences I have ever had, period. The customer service was simply superb and Alex is the absolute best. I am just stunned that such a place exists where you feel like the people selling you things really do care, are not ripping you off and are not hawking pieces of junk. I love my media console. Such great craftsmanship! TeakMeHome is topnotch. I will definitely be making more purchases from them. Get over there and check them out!

I just bought the most gorgeous dresser in the whole world. I loved its extensive backstory of the piece and that it was locally crafted AND reclaimed. Overall a terrific experience with, what I hope to be, a very long-​term piece of furniture.

We’ve been living with a Teak Me Home Bennett 6-​drawer dresser for over a month and couldn’t be more pleased. It is absolutely gorgeous. i find myself stopping to admire this dresser frequently! It has transformed our bedroom into a much more pleasurable place to be. The wood is very sensual and invites you to touch it. The dresser is very much a living piece of art.
Alex Elsinga, the owner and designer/​builder, was a great person to work with. He is very knowledgable and honest. No hard sell here. He obviously loves what he is doing and communicates that love. Delivery was quick and easy. We feel very lucky to have found this artisan in an article in the New York Times Home Section. Here is the link:
If we were buying an important gift for a family member, we would seriously consider getting it here.
Thank you, Alex.

I somehow stumbled upon pictures of TMH’s furniture on Houzz. I was delighted to see that they were right here in the Bay Area and I called in to set up a visit. The pieces were even more beautiful in person and I had no choice but to order a dresser and nightstand. Once they got delivered, I have to say I couldn’t be happier with the pieces. They are spectacular.
As far as the service goes, I dealt with Jeremy which was great. The communication in terms of, pictures of the progress, pics of the teak origins, general updates, and all other information was outstanding.
Supporting a local business, reclaimed materials, great service and product. Can’t beat that!

I fear for their competitors, because I doubt anyone can match this level of service. We bought a coffee table made from teak reclaimed from a house being demolished in Indonesia. They sent us photos of the actual house so we could see our table’s origins! The table itself is lovely, super high quality and very well made. And they delivered it with a gift bag containing orange oil and a thank-​you card. The handwritten message was probably twice as long as any thank-​you note I have ever written, I’m not even kidding.
Of course this led to me and my dear husband playfully snarking about how Teak Me Home could improve their service. «Next time, I want to see a hundred dollar bill in that thank-​you card!»
In all seriousness, I would buy furniture from them again in a second.

Wonderful! I looked online and at local new/​consignment/​antique stores for at least 6 months for a round dining table before I happened to drive by Teak Me Home in Emeryville.
I was looking for something simple and modern, but high quality design, but didn’t want to pay the ridiculously inflated prices for vintage Danish modern (not to mention it’s hard to find the larger size tables)
Don’t be put off by the fact that you have to make an appointment at Teak Me Home to see the furniture! They’re great about responding quickly and very accomodating and flexible about appointments, and the best thing is that you really have time to see all the different pieces, and learn about them — you won’t get a sales pitch, but you will get interesting conversations with people who are genuinely knowledgeable and passionate about designing and building beautiful furniture from reclaimed teak, and at reasonable prices.
Simple, well made and lovely designs that are modern, but I think would fit with almost any style.
Our table was delivered quickly and with no issues (we have a lot of stairs), and again, they were very accommodating to our schedule. We love our gorgeous new table and look forward to having it for years!

I am a woodworker and partnered with Teak Me Home for repair job they needed done in Seattle. I wanted to say publicly what a pleasure it was to work with Alex. He was very communicative throughout the process and went to great lengths to make sure his customer was happy. A successful partnership!

I was looking for a round table that measures 78″. I found a table that I loved from Teak Me Home that was offered in 48″. I called Alex at Teak Me Home to see if they could do a custom version in the size I wanted. He was so absolutely helpful, said yes, and walked me through the process. A day later I had a spec drawing of the table, approved it, and they got to work on my custom table.
My table was made from 100 year old reclaimed teak wood from a demolished house in Indonesia. Alex explained the process for making the table which took 3 months but was well worth the wait. During that three months I was given play by play progress updates and photos.
The white glove delivery service that delivered my table and put it together was extraordinary, so kind, so helpful! Alex even sent me a gift of wood polish and a hand written thank you card.
The table is so well constructed, the wood is gorgeous. It makes such a statement in my home. I couldn’t recommend Teak Me Home more! Not only for their wonderful customer service, but the quality of their product.

I found Teak me Home via, of all things, a Facebook ad (since I work in social media advertising, this wasn’t really an issue for me). However, we had been looking for a specific sized media center made from reclaimed wood (preferably teak!) so when I saw that a) their furniture was beautiful and beautifully made, and b) they were really nearby in Emeryville (we live in North Oakland) I immediately set up a time to visit and pre-​ordered the media cabinet.
I talked several times with Alex and we visited twice and were able to pick out the exact model to use. The hardware and other fittings are excellent, although one option I’d recommend for them in the future might be an optional cooling fan (I had to install one myself from the Cooler Guys).
My only real wish is that I could justify purchasing more furniture, but we don’t currently have the space or need… I recommend them without reservation. Forget the Wooden Duck, check out Teak Me Home!

I’m an online addict so I have to admit that I looked at about a thousand storefronts, mid century specialists, eco artists, home furnishing experts, and I was so intrigued by Teak Me Home’s philosophy: reclaiming lumber, natural oil finishing, clean lines, & hand crafted strong and durable construction.
I just received the table that we had custom made and the wait was well worth it. The table is amazing. Beautiful, simple, timeless, and super functional. We love that we can see the century of character in the wood and all we smell is the pleasant non toxic orange oil citrus smell.
Alex was also gave us the best customer service… from the consultation process, to the building process, to the white glove delivery. Could not have had a better experience.

Not only do I love my furniture, the customer service I received from Alex will most certainly bring me back again!
This was my experience with Teak Me Home:
My husband and I moved to the neighborhood a couple of months ago and I have been eyeballing this place for some time now. Mostly intrigued by the catchy name. I facebook stalked them, checked out their website and found pieces I really liked. We finally had a day where we had some time to check out the showroom and all the beautiful pieces in person. When we arrived the signed stated «by appointment only». I felt a little defeated and bummed, but called the number and a very nice gentlemen, Alex answered. He was only 5 minutes away and came right over and I’m so glad he did.
After about 20 minutes of chatting with him, learning about his process, the durability of Teak wood, we decided to purchase a piece, the Surfboard Cocktail coffee table.
Alex hand delivered our piece and set it up the next day, seriously can the customer service get any better than that? After chatting for a bit, I realized that I needed more of his furniture and so we’re now embarking on some custom pieces for our tiny apartment. I’m looking forward to the custom desk and small dining room table!
I highly recommend Teak Me Home to anyone wanting amazing furniture, durable and beautiful teak pieces, and looking for great customer service. Alex is awesome! Teak Me Home is a place I will always turn to for amazing pieces in my home.