Royal Botania employs teak, a wood that’s prized by outdoor furniture manufacturers for its durability, weather resistance and natural beauty. Committed to giving back to the planet more than it takes, in 2011 the company established the Green Forest Plantation Co., a plantation of 250,000 teak trees for future generations.

Aesthetics, ergonomics and technicality are the three main principles of Royal Botania’s approach. It’s the winning trifecta on which its founder, Kris Van Puyvelde, and his team rely daily to create their distinguished and oft-awarded designs. A fan of clean silhouettes and variations—he likes to offer the same product in a range of materials and colours— Van Puyvelde will also call on outside designers to help broaden his horizons.