Peroba Rosa Collection Story

Peroba rosa is a tall canopy tree, averaging 100 feet in height in the natural rainforest, with a straight cylindrical bole 2 to 3 feet in diameter. Larger specimens may reach 130 feet, with trunks up to 4 or 5 feet in diameter. This massive tree has been heavily exploited in the past because of its durability, and is now sought because of its beauty. Peroba rosa is becoming increasingly scarce outside of parks and preserves and is now very rare in parts of its original range.

Having a long straight trunk lends itself to producing good lumber boards therefore it was heavily used in building construction throughout southern Brazil and in the state of Sao Paulo. Environment Furniture was the first furniture company to establish reclaimed peroba rosa exporting operation in 2003.

One hundred percent of the peroba we use is reclaimed from homes, industrial buildings, barns and other structures that are abandoned or scheduled to be torn down. Nature imparts the natural aged patina on the boards from fifty or more year’s exposure to the elements, which we carefully select and preserve to be showcased in the furniture. Each board is unique in grain, aging and texture. The peroba is hand cleaned without the use of any toxic chemicals and periodically a highly diluted mixture of caustic soda and water is used to remove paint.

It starts with a piece of wood and ends as a piece of art.

Every piece in Environment’s peroba rosa collection reflects the purity and fluidity of unadorned wood. Peroba rosa ages like no other wood. Weathered by decades of exposure to the elements, over time it develops an intense, multi-hued patina. The color and texture varies wildly, from cool slate gray and dark espressos to warm rosy tones. The natural variations inspired a collection that infuses old and new, with a fresh, progressive edge.

Equally at home in an Eames-inspired mid century modern or a Montana ranch, our pieces maintain their integrity in any environment. By staying focused on the longevity of the materials, not the whims of passing trends, our pieces infuse any space with rugged, yet contemporary craftsmanship. From basic plank inlays to patchwork and mosaic effects, Environment uses the wood’s natural character to create a collection that’s minimal, rustic, and, of course, environmentally responsible.

Create Beauty, Respect The Planet

Reclaimed wood inspiring our eco-conscious Peroba Rosa Collection