The very simple answer to this question is, yes! Teak is a fantastic timber that we love and is built to withstand pretty much whatever the elements can throw its way. With its naturally high oil content and tight grain structure, it is the perfect timber for your outdoor garden furniture. We may be a […]
Teak garden furniture is the perfect choice for any outdoor location and gives many years of enjoyment. A question we get asked quite frequently is can I treat my furniture with oil and what oil is best to use. The two most common ones we come across are good old teak oil and Danish oil, […]
With the inevitable UK climate, one thing we can 100% guarantee is that any outdoor furniture is certainly going to get rained on! But is this a problem? Should I cover my furniture? Should I store it indoors? Hopefully we can shed a little light on this subject with our latest blog. As we all […]
Being able to get outside and sit in the garden, on your balcony or anywhere outside your home is something that we all take for granted. Soaking up the late evening sunshine on a warm summers evening is the best way to unwind after a hectic day at work, allowing us all to relax and […]
We have been quietly getting our new range of indoor furniture gradually photographed and uploaded to our website. We have worked closely with a long-term partner in Indonesia and together we have been able to bring you this range of solid reclaimed teak indoor furniture. We absolutely love it and hope you will too! As […]
In this latest blog, we will take a look at our range of fixed solid teak garden chairs. Taking nothing away from our folding chair range, which has its obvious advantages and versatility, a fixed chair will still give you the utmost luxury and comfort in your garden. A fixed garden arm chair provides high […]
The weather for many is not being very kind to us as we head into 2026, with snow, ice and named storms just for good measure. But, don’t let this stop you from looking at some of our fantastic ranges of outdoor garden furniture. Today, we are taking a deeper dive into our woodland range […]
As we head towards the end of another year and with the big day being only a few days away, we sincerely hope that everyone is preparing to spend some well-earned time with friends and family and the people in our lives that mean the most to us. At Ottena we would like to wish […]
Ok, so the clocks have gone back and the evenings and mornings are much darker now, so discussing wooden garden parasols is probably not at the top of your agenda, but bear with us! Our range of wooden garden parasols has a size and colour to suit all outdoor requirements, whether it is just for […]
Purchasing a garden bench can turn a forgotten area of your garden into a small oasis to enjoy those late sunny summer evenings. With many designs, shapes and sizes available, there is a wide range of garden benches that will suit any tastes and requirements. One particular design which stands out from many others is […]