The wood
“Old-growth teak develops a wavy, ribbon-like figure in the grain that plantation teak never achieves.”
Royal Nilambur
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The wood
“Old-growth teak develops a wavy, ribbon-like figure in the grain that plantation teak never achieves.”
Royal Nilambur
Custom Commissions · Royal Nilambur
Bring your vision to life with handcrafted furniture tailored to your space, style, and lifestyle. Every dimension, every finish, every detail — decided by you.
₹0
Design consultation
6–14 wks
Typical timeline
10 yr
Structural warranty
Pan-India
Delivery available
Why custom
Mass-market furniture is designed for the average room. Your home isn't average.
Every dimension is yours to specify. No awkward gaps, no furniture too large for the doorway, no compromises on proportion.
Yours is the only piece like it in the world. That is not a selling point — it is the entire point of commissioning furniture.
Natural teak oil, matte, satin, dark walnut — and anything between. You live with it every day, so you decide exactly how it looks.
Six people for Sunday lunch? Work from home? Reading corner? The design starts with how you live, not what is in a catalogue.
50–100 year old wild-grown teak. The furniture will still be here long after the trends have changed and the other pieces are gone.
No call centres. No order numbers. You speak directly with the craftsmen — the people selecting the timber and building your piece.
The difference
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Custom Commission
Ordinary Furniture Store
Off-the-shelf
Wood source
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Genuine Nilambur Wild Teak, licensed Forest Dept. auctions
Ordinary Store
Unknown origin, often plantation or composite
Dimensions
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Exactly yours — specified to the millimetre
Ordinary Store
Fixed catalogue sizes only
Design
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Fully custom from scratch, or modify any catalogue piece
Ordinary Store
Choose from what is available in stock
Crafted by
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One senior craftsman owns your piece start to finish
Ordinary Store
Factory assembly line, multiple handlers
Finish
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3–5 coats natural teak oil, sanded between each
Ordinary Store
Single-coat spray finish
Longevity
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Generational — documented 200-year lifespan
Ordinary Store
5–10 years typical before deterioration
Consultation
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Personal — direct contact with the craftsmen
Ordinary Store
None
Warranty
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10 years structural, included as standard
Ordinary Store
1 year maximum, limited coverage
What we build
Have something else in mind? Describe it and we'll tell you if we can build it →
The process
You approve the design and the timber before a single joint is cut.
Send a message on WhatsApp — a sketch, a photo reference, or just a description in words. Our team responds within 24 hours and asks the right questions so nothing is assumed.
We finalise dimensions, wood grain direction, finish, and joinery. For complex pieces, a technical drawing is shared for your approval before a single plank is touched.
Our timber specialist handpicks planks specifically for your piece — matching grain, width, and oil density. Photographs are shared with you. You approve the wood before we begin.
One senior craftsman owns your commission from start to finish. For significant pieces, progress photos are sent at key stages — joinery, rough shape, and before finishing.
Three to five coats of natural teak oil, sanded between each application. Every piece is personally inspected against every agreed specification before delivery is approved.
Free delivery across South India. In-home placement and assembly for larger pieces. Your 10-year structural warranty certificate is delivered with the furniture.
You are in control at every stage. Nothing proceeds without your explicit approval — timber selection, design drawing, and final inspection all require your sign-off before we move forward.
Nilambur Forest Reserve
Malappuram, Kerala · Home of the world's oldest teak plantation
The wood
The forests of Nilambur have produced some of the world's most sought-after teak for over 180 years. Unlike plantation-farmed timber, Nilambur wild teak grows slowly — 50 to 100 years or more — developing exceptional density, tight grain, and natural oil content that makes it extraordinarily resistant to warping, cracking, and decay.
This is the wood that furnished the great buildings of South India. The same wood that appears, unchanged and unpolished, in furniture made two hundred years ago. We source exclusively from licensed Forest Department auctions. Every commission carries its certificate of origin.
What you can change
Not sure what you want? That's fine. Our job is to ask the right questions.
Dimensions
Wood Finish
Joinery & Construction
Storage & Function
Design Details
Matching Collections
Don't see what you need above? If you can describe it, we can almost certainly build it. Get in touch and we'll take it from there.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat customers say
We wanted a dining table that would become the centrepiece of our new villa, and it absolutely has. The Nilambur teak looks beautiful, the finish is flawless, and everyone who visits notices it immediately. The quality honestly exceeded our expectations, especially for the price.
Liyana
Bangalore
The custom furniture process was much smoother than I expected. I sent a rough sketch on WhatsApp and within a week received a detailed technical drawing with exact dimensions. I was able to measure everything in my room and make sure it would fit perfectly before placing the order. That attention to detail gave me a lot of confidence in the team.
Arjun K.
Kochi
I was skeptical about ordering something this expensive without seeing it in person. What really impressed me was that they sent photos of the actual teak planks selected for my furniture before production started. Being able to see the wood beforehand gave me a lot more confidence in the purchase.
Shankaranarayanan N.
Chennai
Verified commissions — all pieces delivered
Pricing
Every quote is itemised: wood volume, labour, finishing coats, and delivery. The price agreed is the price on the final invoice. No surprises.
Wood selection & certification included
All labour costs included
Finishing (3–5 coats) included
Delivery & installation included
Typical starting prices
Final price depends on dimensions, grain, and finish. Quotes are always free.
We accept a limited number of commissions each month to ensure every piece receives the full attention it deserves. If you have a timeline in mind, it is worth starting the conversation early.
Ready to begin?
From concept to craftsmanship, we help transform your ideas into timeless Nilambur teak furniture designed specifically for your home. A conversation costs nothing — your piece might last 200 years.
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Free consultation · No commitment until you approve the quote · 10-year structural warranty