Teak Root Scoop Console A9
The Teak Root Scoop A9 Console Table is a 200cm anchor piece salvaged from the solid root system of a mature teak tree. The base preserves the organic, sprawling form of the original root structure, with a smooth-polished teak top following the natural contours of the scoop above. Each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind, since the root systems are individual to each tree and no two pieces carry identical silhouettes, grain patterns, or hollows.
– Dimensions: 200 × 45 × 80 cm
– Material: salvaged solid teak root system with hand-finished teak top
– Colour: warm honey to deep caramel teak tones
– Finish: smooth-polished teak top over hand-cleaned root base
– Suited to Modern Tropical and Safari Lodge interiors
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- Estimated Delivery : 4 to 10 business days
| Dimensions | 200 × 45 × 80 cm |
|---|---|
| Product Assembly | No Assembly Required |
FAQ
What is root furniture?
Root furniture is built from the salvaged root system of a tree, hand-cleaned and hand-finished to preserve the organic form rather than cut into rectangular timber pieces. Indonesian craft suppliers specialise in salvaging teak root systems after the trees are harvested for timber, integrating the otherwise-wasted root material into sculptural furniture pieces.
Is each Teak Root Scoop genuinely one-of-a-kind?
Yes. The base is salvaged from a single tree's root system, and no two teak trees grow root systems in identical patterns. The hollows, branches, grain patterns, and silhouette of each piece are different, because each comes from a different tree. The teak top above the base is shaped to follow the contours of that specific root system, which means the overall piece varies meaningfully from one to the next.
Is the salvaged root genuinely a sustainability story?
Yes. When teak trees are harvested for timber, the trunk and major branches go to milling for furniture and construction. The root systems would otherwise remain in the ground or be discarded during land clearing. Root furniture salvages this material, treating the by-product as the basis for furniture rather than waste. For buyers who value the sustainability angle, salvaged root pieces carry stronger material credibility than alternatives built from primary-harvest teak slab.
Is it stable enough for daily use?
Yes. The root system has a wide, sprawling footprint that anchors the piece securely, and the weight of the solid teak root provides a low centre of gravity that resists tipping. The polished top is level and stable for normal styling, decorative display, or surface-load use.
Does it come pre-assembled?
Yes. The console arrives fully assembled with the polished teak top fitted to the root base. No assembly is required at delivery.
Can I use it outdoors or on a covered patio?
No, the console is designed for indoor use only. While teak is naturally durable for outdoor use in raw form, the polished finish and the indoor-cured timber are not suited to sustained outdoor exposure.
Will the colour change over time?
Teak naturally deepens with age, with the warm honey tones gradually settling into deeper caramel and richer brown notes over years of use. This is a feature of teak rather than a sign of damage. Keeping the piece out of direct sunlight slows the colour change; positioning in well-lit rooms accelerates it.
Yes, we deliver throughout South Africa. Delivery times may vary depending on your location and the size of the item ordered. Remote or outlying areas may require additional delivery time.
Delivery costs are calculated at checkout based on the size, weight, and delivery location of your order. Larger furniture items may require freight delivery and will be quoted accordingly.
Once your order has been dispatched, you will receive a notification with delivery details. Our team may also contact you to confirm delivery arrangements for larger furniture items.
Please inspect your items upon delivery. If any item arrives damaged, notify us within 24 hours of delivery by contacting our customer service team with photos of the damage. We will assess the issue and arrange a repair, replacement, or solution where applicable.
Most furniture items are delivered fully assembled, unless otherwise stated on the product page. If assembly is required, this will be clearly indicated in the product description.
For larger furniture deliveries, our team will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery time. If delivery cannot be completed due to absence, additional delivery fees may apply.
Standard delivery is to the entrance of the premises. If access is difficult (stairs, narrow doorways, long distances, etc.), please notify us beforehand so we can advise accordingly.
Weekend deliveries can be arranged on request. Please contact us on 072 048 6109 or email weborders@sotran.co.za with your order number to make the necessary arrangements.
Orders are dispatched within 3 business days. Delivery for small items (under 15kg/vol) takes 1–5 business days, depending on your location.
Gauteng: 1–3 business days
Remote areas: up to 5 business days
Larger furniture items delivered via freight may take up to an additional 9 business days.
You may also collect your order from Sotran Boksburg, Design Quarter (Fourways), or Sotran Somerset West (Cape Town) once availability at the branch has been confirmed.
Weekend collections must be arranged during the week to ensure your order is prepared.
