Extraordinary materials

The wide range of Bentley veneers is made possible by our wood experts, who go to great lengths to find tree varieties around the world with unique colours and patterns. From the elegant straight grain of Koa to the light colour and delicate markings of Tamo Ash, every piece of wood we use is ethically sourced and stringently tested to ensure it meets Bentley’s quality and sustainability standards.

To create our rich red-brown Liquid Amber veneer, an exhaustive two-year search led the team to the Mississippi wetlands, where the American red gum tree grows. We only use one of these trees if it falls naturally, and a new one is always planted in its place.

Taking our sustainable sourcing to a new level, we worked with Bog Oak specialists Adamson and Low in Kent to reclaim fossilised oak that had been lying in peat bogs for centuries.

To enhance its natural beauty, we filled the open grain, knots and cracks of the wood with recycled copper, in a process inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi. The resulting Copper Infused Riverwood adds to the inspiring tranquillity of the cabin.

The refined comfort of a Bentley is due in no small part to the high quality of the leather used throughout the cabin. This is thanks to a process that begins long before the hides reach the factory in Crewe. It starts with cattle that graze at high altitudes in Northern Europe, where insect bites that cause blemishes are less likely to occur.

A special tanning process follows, allowing the hides to retain their natural leather aroma, reminiscent of classic Bentley interiors. Sections of the hide with high natural elasticity are reserved for curved areas such as the seats, ensuring the ideal finish in every part of the cabin.