Wentworth Furniture started as a family business 35 years ago making wooden toys and kindergarten furniture. Wentworth has always had a philosophy of innovation, quality and design. This philosophy quickly led Wentworth into main stream furniture where they are now recognised as one of Australia’s leading manufacturers, still driven by innovation, design and quality.

Wentworth is at the fore in concept of crafting furniture from Australia’s Natural Feature Hardwoods - unique in the world. The integrity of our forests is ensured by milling under the strictest regulations in accord with Regional Forest Agreements negotiated with the Federal Government.

Wentworth’s wide ranging designs are all based on Australian Natural Feature Hardwood timbers. We chose these timbers for 3 main reasons:

• The timbers have withstood the ravages of the harsh Australian climate. As a result of wildfires, flood, drought, storms and insect attack, natural bruising, scars and kino (gum veins) occur and with select milling these features create a unique and superb character.
• In addition to the aesthetic appeal, there are real environmental benefits due to the better utilisation of our valuable forest resources. We are adding value to timbers in the form of fine furniture instead of allowing it to be processed in very low value added ways.
• The timber is especially hard and stable and is therefore a natural choice for furniture making.

In summary, we have created a range of furniture which offers a unique combination of character, durability and environmental responsibility not previously known. By harmonising these features with appropriate designs we believe that we are able to create special pieces that will be highly valued many decades from now.

Nature's Signature

Throughout the life of our native eucalypt, the impact of the harsh and diverse Australian climate is imprinted in its heartwood.

Deep gum veins streak through annual growth rings and show us where the tree was injured by fire, wind, drought and flood. Pin-holes, once inhabited by the ambrosia beetle appear in shotgun patterns and corkscrew trails are left by the squiggly worm.

	The natural features found in our hardwood reveal a history of seasonal diversity and insect activity in the forest. Nature unmistakably leaves her signature, and with it, the opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create totally unique finishes. With responsible forest management and greater processing efficiencies, natural feature hardwood is considered valuable for all appearance and applications, especially furniture.
	Victoria’s environmentally responsible approach to forest management ensures that the optimal use of our resource is considered from the moment the tree is harvested to it being processed at the sawmill.
	Regional Forest Agreements also ensure that the timber is harvested in accordance with the ecologically sustainable management principles set by the State and Federal Governments of Australia.
	Natural Feature Hardwood is hand selected at the mill to ensure a consistent mix of characteristics, and is often processed to individual specifications. It is accurately kiln dried and machined for individual use without sacrificing quality. The natural characteristics found in this timber ensures that no two pieces are ever the same.

We have created a range of furniture which offers a unique combination of character, durability and environmental responsibility not previously known. By harmonising these features with appropriate designs we believe that we are able to create special and unique pieces that will be highly valued for decades to come. Your individual pieces of furniture will boast nature’s own signature. Every piece of furniture is as individual as you are.