Gloster
German-registered teak outdoor house with sixty-plus years of craft production in Indonesia, read for the US buyer.
A teak specialist built on plantation craft.
Gloster traces its roots to 1960, when a group of furniture makers set up production in West Africa using teak. Operations shifted to Asia in the 1970s for access to plantation-grown timber, and the Gloster brand was established as a UK-registered teak specialist in 1981. The company is now registered in Germany as Gloster Furniture GmbH, headquartered in Lüneburg, with its main factory on Java, Indonesia, employing more than a thousand craftsmen.
The catalogue is shaped by designers including Henrik Pedersen, Mark Gabbertas, Povl Eskildsen and Sebastian Herkner. For US buyers, collections reach the market through authorised dealers, with lead times that vary by line and finish.
A selection of lines.
Bora
Henrik Pedersen's 2023 lounge family, pairing a teak frame with a circular woven back, spanning lounge chair, sofa and ottoman.
Bora
Designed by Henrik PedersenBora is Gloster's 2023 lounge collection, designed by Henrik Pedersen of the Danish studio 365°. Its defining element is a wide circular back, woven in a tight basket pattern over a teak structural frame. The design draws on Scandinavian formal clarity while the woven material references island craft traditions.
The collection spans a lounge chair, two-seater sofa, and ottoman, each with deep foam cushions in weatherproof outdoor fabric. Finish options run across several colourways in the woven back, paired with either a natural or treated teak frame.
What the pieces are made of.
Across its outdoor work Gloster uses FSC-certified plantation teak, powder-coated aluminium, hand-woven synthetic fibre and braided rope, paired with weatherproof outdoor foam cushions and fabrics. Teak is central to the catalogue; it is sanded to 320 grit before finishing and greys naturally if left untreated.
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Gloster, answered.
Where is Gloster made?
Gloster furniture is produced at the company's own factory on Java, Indonesia, employing more than a thousand craftsmen. The company is registered and headquartered in Lüneburg, Germany.
When was Gloster founded?
The company traces its manufacturing roots to 1960 in West Africa. The Gloster brand was established as a specialist teak outdoor furniture maker in the UK in 1981, and the legal entity is now Gloster Furniture GmbH, registered in Germany.
What wood does Gloster use?
Gloster uses FSC-certified plantation teak sourced from carefully managed forests in Indonesia, where each tree has a lifecycle of at least 50 years before harvest.
What are Gloster's signature collections?
Among the best known are Bora and Grid by Henrik Pedersen, Saranac by Mark Gabbertas, and the classic teak dining lines shaped by Povl Eskildsen, including Kingston and Madison.
Who designs for Gloster?
Designers include Henrik Pedersen, Mark Gabbertas, Povl Eskildsen, Sebastian Herkner, and Matteo Thun with Benedetto Fasciana.
What is the Bora collection?
Bora is a 2023 lounge family by Henrik Pedersen. It pairs a teak frame with a circular hand-woven back, available in lounge chair, sofa and ottoman formats.
What materials does Gloster use besides teak?
Powder-coated aluminium, hand-woven synthetic fibre, braided synthetic rope and weatherproof outdoor fabrics. Aluminium collections such as Grid do not use teak at all.
Is Gloster available in the US?
Yes. Collections reach the US market through authorised dealers; lead times vary by line and finish.
Does Gloster use sustainable teak?
Yes. Gloster sources teak from FSC-certified plantations and publishes sustainability information on its site. Plantation teak has a managed lifecycle of at least 50 years.
What is Gloster's design style?
A clean, considered take on outdoor living that pairs Scandinavian formal precision with the warmth of natural teak and woven fibre craft. Collections are architect- and designer-led rather than anonymous ranges.
How should I care for Gloster teak furniture?
Gloster teak greys naturally outdoors if left untreated; oiling slows the greying process. Follow the maker's collection-specific guidance; aluminium and rope pieces have their own care requirements.
Can I buy from this site?
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