EST 2014
BOTTLE DOCKS
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The Blonde
The “Blonde” is made of rubberwood which is a hardwood belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. It has very little tendency to warp or crack and is totally Eco-friendly.
Rubberwood is often the most misunderstood species of wood in the furniture industry. The name rubberwood invokes a variety of misconceptions as to its features and to its durability. Rubberwood (also called Parawood in Thailand) is the standard common name for the timber of Hevea brasiliensis.
Why did we choose this wood to support our gorgeous bottles?
Well, rubberwood is one of the more durable lumbers used in the manufacturing of today’s home furnishings as well as many other novelty products. Rubberwood has a dense grain character that is easily controlled in the kiln drying process. There is very little shrinkage making it one of the more stable construction materials available for furniture manufacturing. Like maple, rubberwood is a sap producing species. In the case of maple, it is sap; in the case of rubberwood, it is latex. Rubberwood produces all the latex used in the world for all rubber based products.
There is one more important feature of rubberwood that is very important to us. Rubberwood is the most ecologically “friendly” lumber used in today’s furniture industry. After the economic life of the rubber tree, which is generally 26-30 years, the latex yields become extremely low and the planters then fell the rubber trees and plant new ones. So, unlike other woods that are cut down for the sole purpose of producing furniture, rubberwood is used only after it completes its latex producing cycle and dies. This wood is therefore eco-friendly in the sense that we are now using what was going as waste…reclaiming its beauty in the form of a Bottle Dock!
The Cuveè
The Cuvee is named after blended wines…we thought we could blend some woods to give a nice ‘barber pole’ look. The Cuvee is made up of both Rubberwood and Sapele.
Rubberwood is discussed under “The Blonde” tab but here is a recap… Rubberwood is one of the more durable lumbers used in the manufacturing of today’s home furnishings as well as many other novelty products. Rubberwood has a dense grain character that is easily controlled in the kiln drying process. There is very little shrinkage making it one of the more stable construction materials available for furniture manufacturing. Like maple, rubberwood is a sap producing species. In the case of maple, it is sap; in the case of rubberwood, it is latex. Rubberwood produces all the latex used in the world for all rubber based products.
Now, on to Sapele…this wood is commonly known as Sapele or Sapelli and is a large, native tree to tropical Africa. The Entandrophragma cylindricum is also known as aboudikro.
This imported wood is commonly reminiscent of mahogany, a member of the same family, with a distinctive figure or shape. It has a density of 640 kg per cubic meter and is often chosen for flooring because of its awesome durability and wear.
Among its more exotic uses is that in musical instruments. It is used for the back and sides of acoustic guitar bodies, as well as the tops of electric guitar bodies. Moreover, it is also used in manufacturing the neck piece of ukuleles and 26- and 36-string harps. Last but not least…if it’s good enough for Cadillac…it’s good enough for a Bottle Dock! The American car maker Cadillac uses Sapele wood for interior wood trim on its vehicles.
Our wood selection is paramount in choosing those that are sexy, durable, exotic, and maybe ones that you’re just not going to stumble upon at the local Home Depot. There is more to come and with consumer input…we’ll listen to what You want!
The Pair
We’ve covered both The Blonde and The Cuvee highlighting the beauty of the woods selected to ensure the highest degree of utility, beauty, and uniqueness so our customers can rest assured that we’re selecting wood that makes a statement. It’s a piece of the earth that may not come from your back yard or even be indigenous to America. Our reclaimed woods are global and may come from the jungles of Africa or the valleys of California. All we know is that the beauty and functionality of The Bottle Dock will bring smiles and conversation to your gathering spot. Share the word and share your story...we want to see your Bottle Dock pictures so we can enjoy your display as well! More woods and more materials will be coming…stay tuned and love Wood!