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Natural Resources
Western Australia has been blessed with some of our planet's
most incredible timbers and the nation's finest hardwood of which
Jarrah is perhaps the best known along with Marri, Sheoak and
Blackbutt. The rich dense texture of these hardwoods used in Quedos
billiard tables naturally provides a pure, flawless rebound.
We make every effort to craft every one of our tables from fallen or recycled timber, resourced from massive old trees left to the elements. To us they are a gift from nature deserving the respect of age and the skilled attention of our Quedos craftsmen, who cut, turn and sand our impeccable tables.
The Quedos table that graces your leisure room may once have been a jetty, a wool store or a mansion. The textures and rich patina of aged timbers cannot be imitated. The Quedos philosophy is that natural resources are precious and should not to be wasted. With this in mind, we take the old and create a timeless piece of furniture that will provide relaxation and enjoyment for generations to come.
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A Message from Dr Paul Biggs
General Manager, Forest Products Commission, Western Australia
Australia is home to many of the world's most beautiful hardwoods, while Western Australia is host to some of the nation's best. Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) is one of the finest and well-known tree species for use in timber products and manufacturing. The beautiful finish, hardness and durability of Jarrah has made it a popular choice for home and leisure use, giving rise to an important domestic and export industry.
To ensure that our children, and theirs, can enjoy the beauty of Jarrah
and other native hardwoods the Western Australian Government has
reserved all old growth forests, established a comprehensive,
adequate and representative (CAR) forest reserve system, and given
statutory effect to the principles of ecologically sustainable
forest management (ESFM). The supply of resource to the timber
and manufacturing industries is now supplied from regrowth forests.
Seeing our regrowth native timbers shaped into delightful pieces of furniture by gifted craftsmen and artisans is a truly satisfying experience.
The Western Australian Government supports the use of our native timbers in furniture and leisure use. It is heartening to be a part of an integrated forest products industry that has the capability to produce inspiring designs that will be long valued as a family heirloom.
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