‌To craft sustainable furniture you must start with the principles of both aesthetic beauty and enduring strength.

This symbiosis ensures that a piece of furniture will have a long life with its owner rather than contributing to the ceaseless churn of consumption that defines so much of our material world.

‌The durability of Auster furniture begins with the choice of materials, specifically solid compressed moso-tek bamboo.

Harder than red oak, this bamboo has been processed for strength, durability and beauty. Each piece is cut and milled to fit perfectly into the furniture it was designed for. 

‌In stark contrast to MDF or softwood furnishings, our pieces feature precise dovetail cuts and metal-to-metal hardware connections, ensuring the lifespan of the piece through moves across the room or across town.

‌The care we take in our work is shown in the "finished backs" of every piece. 

Whether front, back or inside, proudly displayed or hidden from view, we finish every inch of the piece to the same exacting standard.

‌The result of all this effort — working from from raw material to finished piece, is furniture that can live with you for a lifetime, not just for a season. From first rental to “forever home” The calm that Auster brings stays with you as your lifestyle and circumstances evolve.