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.
The current collection.
Bora
Seating, loungers and dining chairs by Henrik Pedersen, combining a teak frame with woven wicker and cushioned seats.
Grid
A modular seating and lounger system by Henrik Pedersen built from simple units in teak and aluminum with cushions and ceramic tables.
Lima
A modular seating collection by Henrik Pedersen in teak, wicker and other natural materials, extending to dining, benches, loungers and tables.
Saranac
Dining chairs, loungers and seating by Mark Gabbertas built from teak with outdoor rope and cushions.
Cradle
A sheltered outdoor seat by Henrik Pedersen with an adjustable shade canopy and an integrated side table, in teak and aluminum with cushions.
Fern
Seating and dining chairs by Sebastian Herkner combining plantation teak frames with a woven outdoor rope backrest and cushions.
180
Stacking outdoor chairs and loungers by Henrik Pedersen, built from powder-coated aluminum frames with weatherproof sling seats.
Archi
Seating by Henrik Pedersen that pairs plantation teak frames with woven outdoor rope backs and cushions.
Bay
A lounge collection by Henrik Pedersen with reclined seating, loungers and occasional tables in teak, with sling and cushioned options.
Bells
Side tables by Henrik Pedersen shaped like two joined bells, made with teak and aluminum and offered in several frame colors.
Block
Solid plantation teak occasional tables with a simple block form, designed by Henrik Pedersen.
Blow
Occasional tables by Henrik Pedersen that combine rounded glazed ceramic bases with plantation teak tops.
Carver
Dining tables by Henrik Pedersen with sculpted teak cross-rails and legs, topped with slatted teak or solid ceramic.
Coso
Occasional tables by Henrik Pedersen built around natural and glazed ceramic surfaces paired with teak, offered in three earthy colors.
Deck
Tables and modular seating by Henrik Pedersen crafted from solid plantation teak, with a linear style inspired by yacht decking.
Fresco
A collection by Matteo Thun and Benedetto Fasciana with a shell-like seat on a white powder-coated aluminum frame, spanning seating, loungers, dining chairs and tables.
Grand Sail
Modular seating and occasional tables by Henrik Pedersen with cushioned seats, finished frames in teak and aluminum, and ceramic table tops.
Grid Cabana
An enclosed outdoor cabana by Henrik Pedersen with deep cushions and an integral shelf, in teak, aluminum and sling.
Haven
Seating by Sebastian Herkner with solid teak frames, rounded enveloping back and side panels, and deep cushions.
Kasha
Dining tables by Henrik Pedersen pairing rounded glazed ceramic bases with solid plantation teak tops.
Kay
Seating, loungers and dining chairs by Henrik Pedersen featuring an oversized curved all-weather wicker backrest on a teak frame.
Lighting
Gloster's outdoor lighting line, the Ambient range by Henrik Pedersen, using weatherproof, solar-charging LED units with remote, variable switching.
Maya
Seating and occasional tables by Mark Gabbertas with all-weather upholstery on a slender powder-coated aluminum frame.
Mistral
Upholstered seating by Henrik Pedersen with handcrafted wraparound screens, built in teak, aluminum and wicker with cushions.
Navigator
Dining chairs and tables by Glyn Peter Machin in contoured teak with brushed stainless steel components and tailored cushions, drawing on campaign furniture.
Parasols
Gloster's parasols, the Halo range by Henrik Pedersen, with aluminum frames and Sunbrella fabric canopies, available in push-up and cantilever versions.
Rail
Dining tables with a rounded teak frame and an elegant ceramic top, with concealed fastenings.
Raw
Dining tables by Henrik Pedersen made from plantation teak that shows the natural grain, knots and growth rings of the wood.
Rugs
Outdoor rugs made from braided rope, designed to accompany Gloster's furniture collections.
Salina
Modular seating and occasional tables by Matteo Thun and Benedetto Fasciana in teak, wicker and stainless steel with integrated cushions.
Sepal
Occasional tables by Mark Gabbertas with a ceramic top edged in powder-coated aluminum on a teak frame, inspired by water lilies.
Split
Dining tables by Henrik Pedersen with cast aluminum legs in an inverted Y form, topped with plantation teak or solid ceramic.
Sway
Dining chairs and loungers by Henrik Pedersen combining a teak frame with a sprung sling seat and back.
Whirl
Round dining tables by Henrik Pedersen built from plantation teak, each based on a full disc.
Wrap
Dining chairs and seating by Henrik Pedersen with a woven one-piece seat and back draped over a teak frame, paired with cushions.
Zenith
A lounge collection by Henrik Pedersen blending teak, wicker, aluminum and leather across loungers and seating.
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?
No. Premium Furniture is an independent editorial directory. We document the house and point you to the maker.