CRUSOË
Recycled Teak Rembrandt Bench
CA$248.00CAD
In Stock
This is the Recycled Teak Rembrandt Bench from Crusoë, a Canadian brand at Simons Maison. It is a handcrafted bench made from recycled teak wood with a rustic finish, featuring wooden peg joinery and natural surface imperfections characteristic of artisanal production. It measures 35.5 inches in length, 13.75 inches in depth, and 17.75 inches in height, suitable for seating or display in indoor or covered outdoor spaces.
- Color
- Teak
- Material
- Recycled teak wood
- Category
- Furniture > Benches > Storage & Entryway Benches
Color
Brown
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Recycled teak wood bench handcrafted by artisans in Indonesia with rustic finish, offering a unique and timeless piece.
Rugged and weather-resistant teak wood; handcrafted artisan finish; each piece is unique with natural imperfections.
- Color
- Teak · brown
- Material
- Recycled teak wood
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 35.5x13.75x17.75 in
- Category
- Furniture > Benches > Storage & Entryway Benches
Additional Attributes
- recycled teak wood with rustic finish
- handcrafted by artisans in Indonesia
- unique piece with slight imperfections as marks of authenticity
- rugged and weather-resistant
- artisan style
Product Insights
This bench tells a story of sustainability and authenticity, handcrafted from recycled teak that diverts waste and reduces deforestation while storing carbon. The dense, century-old wood offers superior durability and weather resistance, with visible tool marks, nail holes, and saw scars preserved as marks of authenticity. Its brown tones vary naturally, but outdoors the wood will weather to a silvery patina unless maintained with annual teak oiling—a tradeoff that preserves the tactile character of the hand-finished surface.
Verified claims
- Character
- Handcrafted bench with unique marks, varied brown tones, silvers outdoors
- Sustainability
- Recycled teak diverts waste and reduces pressure on teak forests
- Environmental impact
- Recycled teak diverts waste, reduces deforestation, and stores carbon.
- Durability & longevity
- Recycled teak from century-old sources offers superior durability and unique character, encouraging a lifetime of use.
- Artisan surface
- Visible tool marks, nail holes, and saw scars are left intact as marks of authenticity.
- Joinery
- Traditional joinery uses hand-shaped wooden pegs and wedges without metal fasteners.
- Authenticity marks
- Unique witness marks—nail holes, saw marks, tool marks—are preserved as authenticity marks.
- Color variation
- Brown color varies from golden to earthy; outdoors, wood turns silvery.
- Weather resistance
- Rated for outdoor use; recycled teak from century-old trees resists weather naturally.
- Maintenance
- Annual teak oiling prevents silvering and preserves the warm brown finish outdoors.
- Patina
- Outdoors, the teak weathers to a silvery patina, with the hand-finished surface retaining its tactile character.
Product record
- Title
- Recycled Teak Rembrandt Bench
- Brand
- CRUSOË
- Price
- 248 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The story and nature of recycled teak
- Choosing recycled teak diverts old timber from waste streams and reduces pressure on Southeast Asia's dwindling teak forests — each bench effectively sequesters carbon stored in the wood decades ago while avoiding the environmental toll of new logging, milling, and kiln drying.
- Because the teak was previously part of another structure, every plank carries unique witness marks — nail holes, bolt scars, and weathered grain that vary from bench to bench — so the rusticated surface is not artificially applied but uncovered by artisans, making each piece a genuine one-off.
- Handcrafted by Indonesian artisans, the bench carries the hallmarks of traditional joinery and hand-finishing — visible tool marks, subtle surface undulations, and a tactile, matte texture that celebrate the reclaimed character instead of masking it behind a uniform machine finish.
- Recycled teak like the timber in this bench typically comes from century-old trees salvaged from disused Javanese houses, fishing boats, and bridges — wood originally selected for its extraordinary density and high natural oil content, giving the bench a built-in weather resistance and structural integrity that fast-grown plantation teak rarely achieves.
- Slight imperfections such as original saw marks, tension cracks, or insect trails are left intact as marks of authenticity — a deliberate choice by the artisans that preserves the wood's history rather than sanding or filling it away, turning each bench into a conversation piece.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A simple two-legged wooden bench with a single flat plank seat and two angled support legs joined by visible wooden peg fasteners; a square beige fabric cushion rests on the seat near the left side.
- Seat plankSingle flat rectangular wooden plank used as the bench seat with straight edges and a smooth, matte surface showing natural wood grain and small knots.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.56 · w 0.66 · h 0.06 (high) - Angled legsTwo thick wooden legs set at an outward angle beneath the seat; each leg is a single solid piece with visible grain and slightly tapered ends resting on the floor.
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.63 · w 0.13 · h 0.29 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.63 · w 0.13 · h 0.29 (high) - Wooden peg fastenersSmall cylindrical wooden pegs pass through the legs near the top, visible on both supports as crosswise joinery pieces.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.71 · w 0.07 · h 0.05 (medium); x 0.69 · y 0.71 · w 0.07 · h 0.05 (medium) - Surface textureNatural wood grain and small surface imperfections are visible on the seat and legs, indicating an unfinished or lightly finished matte wood surface.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.56 · w 0.66 · h 0.36 (high) - CushionSquare beige cushion with a visible flange seam around the edges and a slightly textured woven fabric surface, placed slightly left-of-center on the seat.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.49 · w 0.22 · h 0.19 (high) - Cushion tagSmall white fabric tag protruding from the lower right edge of the cushion, detail visible but text not legible at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.60 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene shows the bench positioned against a light wall with a framed landscape painting above, built-in wall niches with decorative objects to the left, a patterned rug beneath, and soft directional lighting from above-left producing gentle shadows.
- Framed wall artRectangular framed landscape painting with a gold-toned frame hung on the wall above the bench and centered slightly to the right of the bench seat.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.10 · w 0.19 · h 0.14 (high) - Built-in nichesLeft-side built-in wall niches containing a pale ceramic vase and stacked books visible in two recessed shelf openings.
1 region
x 0.01 · y 0.05 · w 0.28 · h 0.52 (high) - RugRectangular area rug with a block-pattern of neutral tones in squares and rectangles placed under the bench, visible in the lower half of the image.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.88 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from above-left casts subtle highlights on the wall and a faint shadow beneath the bench and legs toward the lower right.
- Foreground prop croppingCurved corner of a light-colored upholstered object is partially visible and cropped in the lower-left corner of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high)
Colors
warm teak brown· wood (seat and legs)#856A55beige linen· cushion fabric#D5B99D- Seat plankSingle flat rectangular wooden plank used as the bench seat with straight edges and a smooth, matte surface showing natural wood grain and small knots.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a wooden bench top and its supporting leg and pegged joint, showing grain, knots, a worn edge, and hand-hewn surface texture.
- Plank surfaceHorizontal wooden plank occupying the upper portion of the image with visible linear wood grain, a distinct circular knot near the center-right, and a slightly uneven, hand-hewn surface with small pits and raised grain.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.50 (high) - Worn outer edgeFront-right edge of the plank shows a chipped/worn corner with an irregular break and a small notch at the lower right corner of the plank.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface finishMatte to low-sheen finish with visible highlights on raised grain and small whitish residue or light-speckled markings across the plank surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.40 (medium) - Leg and supportSingle vertical wooden leg visible at lower left, squared in profile with a lighter color than the top and a pegged crosspiece connecting to the plank.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.38 · h 0.48 (high) - Pegged jointCylindrical wooden peg passing through a hexagonally cut wedge or block at the leg junction, visibly projecting from the leg face.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.63 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Secondary support legDiagonal support/leg visible at lower right background, narrower and darker than the central leg, partially cropped by the image edge.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.58 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Interior staging close-up with rug background, warm directional lighting from upper left, and soft shadowing; image cropped to focus on bench detail.
- Shot compositionTight diagonal close-up framing showing the bench top from an oblique top-front angle with the supporting leg in the lower left quadrant.
- Background surfaceWoven textured rug or carpet visible beneath the bench in lower half of image, light neutral color.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.46 · w 0.70 · h 0.54 (medium) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from upper left casts soft shadows along the plank and leg, producing specular highlights on raised grain.
- Image croppingTop-right corner of the scene is cropped by the image edge, cutting off part of the plank and the far background wall.
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.00 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
warm medium brown· plank surface#8D5A2Clight tan· leg and pegged joint#E4B383dark brown· secondary support leg#7B4D2B- Plank surfaceHorizontal wooden plank occupying the upper portion of the image with visible linear wood grain, a distinct circular knot near the center-right, and a slightly uneven, hand-hewn surface with small pits and raised grain.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a reclaimed teak bench showing the underside of the thick rectangular top, one rear leg and one forward leg joined by a pegged wooden joint; visible rough sawn texture, radial cracks, and a cylindrical wooden peg passing through a square-ish wooden block.
- Top slabThick rectangular wooden bench top with a flat upper surface and a slightly chamfered or saw-cut outer edge; surface shows natural grain variations, small knots, and shallow tool marks.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.18 (high) - Forward leg geometryTapered solid wooden leg with roughly planed faces and visible vertical grain; leg narrows toward the floor and shows long natural cracks and surface tool marks.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.48 · h 0.66 (high) - Rear/inner legSecond solid wooden leg set behind the forward leg, with rectangular cutout where the stretcher or connecting element sits; surface is rough-sawn with darker grain areas.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.72 (high) - Pegged jointCylindrical wooden dowel (peg) passes laterally through the forward leg and a hexagonal or square-ish wooden wedge/tenon on the outside face; peg protrudes beyond the wedge on both sides and appears hand-turned or roughly shaped.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface textureWood surfaces show coarse, uneven planing, visible growth-ring lines, small cracks and splits consistent with reclaimed wood; finish appears natural and matte without visible varnish sheen.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high)
Other
Indoor staged close-up photograph showing the bench legs on a textured rug in front of a white painted baseboard and neutral wall; soft directional lighting casts shadows across the rug and wood.
- Background and settingLow wall with white painted baseboard and neutral-colored wall behind the bench, visible along the mid-right of the image.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high) - Flooring propTextured woven rug with a two-tone pattern in light and darker beige tones visible beneath the bench legs.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional warm light from the upper left creates a highlight on the top slab and casts a shadow of the bench leg onto the rug toward the lower left corner.
Colors
light warm teak· bench top and legs#DBAB7Cmedium tan brown· wooden peg#946333- Top slabThick rectangular wooden bench top with a flat upper surface and a slightly chamfered or saw-cut outer edge; surface shows natural grain variations, small knots, and shallow tool marks.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Can this bench be used outdoors, or is it strictly for indoor use?
- Yes, this bench is suitable for outdoor use. Teak is naturally weather-resistant and durable, making it ideal for patios, gardens, or entryways. The recycled teak used in this bench holds up well against the elements.
- What type of finish is applied to the teak, and does it require periodic oiling or maintenance?
- The bench comes with a natural rustic finish that showcases the recycled teak's grain and patina. While teak's natural oils provide inherent weather resistance, we recommend applying teak oil once or twice a year if the bench is used outdoors, to preserve its warm brown tone and prevent excessive silvering.
- Is any assembly required, or does the bench arrive fully assembled?
- The bench arrives fully assembled and ready to use. Simply unpack it and place it in your desired location — no tools or assembly required.
- Does the brown color vary significantly in shade from piece to piece due to the recycled wood nature?
- Yes, because this bench is handcrafted from recycled teak, each piece has its own unique grain pattern, color variations, and natural markings. The brown tones can range from warm golden-brown to deeper earthy hues, and the wood will naturally develop a silvery patina over time if left exposed outdoors. This variation is part of the artisan character.