The authentic cork
See where it all begins. Watch bark lifted by hand from living cork oaks in the forests of Portugal. It’s the same rare material we shape into every Sildel treasure.
The truth belongs to nature, the engineer of creation.
Authentic cork is a gift from nature, valued for its sustainability and unique beauty.
Harvested from the outer layers of cork oak trees without causing any harm. Each piece carries the natural markings of the tree, making every piece truly one-of-a-kind.
At Sildel, we celebrate this incredible material, transforming it into creations that reflect the essence of nature and our commitment to sustainability.
A biodiversity sanctuary
The cork oak forest is one of the world’s 35 biodiversity sanctuaries, comparable to the Amazon, the African savanna, the Andes and Borneo. Cork oak forests are home to more than:
From golden eagles to black storks, cork oak forests provide critical habitats for diverse avian species.
Essential breeding grounds for endangered species like the Mediterranean tree frog and Iberian lynx
Home to iconic wildlife including iberian wolves, deer, wild boar, and small carnivores, some of which are at high risk of extinction.
The cork oak forest is a real lung for the environment, fixing up to 14 million tons of CO2 a year.
Climate guardian
combats global warming and desertification
Soil protector
controls erosion
Water guardian
regulates the hydrological cycle
Discover our tributes to this noble material
Every cork piece begins as a living forest. By harvesting cork bark without harming the tree, we enable regeneration, creating timeless treasures that sustain both nature and design.
