TORIDO
Inspired by zeitgeist.
For us, sustainability does not start with production, but as early as in the development of ideas for new collections. Unique pieces can only be created by focusing on durability and a timeless design that you want to keep for a lifetime. There is therefore no better source of inspiration for our designers than nature itself.
solid wood, paint and glass
timeless design
unique style
Umato heartwood
For manufacturing our Umato heartwood oak surfaces, planks of wood are first selected from the heartwood area of the oak trunk. These heartwood planks depict typical characteristics, e.g. heartwood splits and splay knots. The assorted products are then stored before drying for several days in a special chamber are subjected to a smoking process there. During this process, the wood is solid coloured and as a result, it gains an even dark colouring. The character of old oak logs emerges.
Oak heartwood is a traditional furniture wood. Umato oak heartwood gets slightly lighter with age. This is hardly noticeable because the change happens so slowly.
Two layers of very matt UV water-based paint are applied to the intensively brushed wood. The surface is sanded down after every procedure. Wax is applied as the last layer.