Natural selection: wooden home buys

The canopy of this stylish umbrella is made from cork, one of the world's most sustainable and versatile materials, £75 (020 8995 7611; www.eco-age.co.uk).

Hand-printed papers and discarded maps feature in John Dilnot's nature-inspired, boxed artworks. Subjects include these migrating swallows in Over Dover, £680. It measures 28cm x 21cm x 7cm (07816 205657; www.johndilnot.com).

This AM/FM radio is handcrafted in an Indonesian farming village and for every tree that is used in its production another is planted. Compatible with MP3 players, it costs £175 (020 7940 8754; www.designmuseumshop.com).

These old wooden shoe lasts have been given a new lease of life as door stops, £24 each, available from retro design emporium Baileys (01989 561931; www.baileyshomeandgarden.com).

Marvellous fun for children, Heals' classic rocking horse is made entirely from wood and costs £190 (0870 024 0780; www.heals.co.uk).

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, furniture and interiors retailer OKA continues to offer covetable classic designs such as this new wooden Penbury table, £425, which can be easily folded down (0844 815 7380; www.okadirect.com).

Made from willow, using traditional basket-weaving techniques, this wicker Sandpiper sculpture (£47) from Whippet Grey will cheer up any corner of your home (01494 890400; www.whippetgrey.co.uk).

With its gently curved lines, wooden frame and seagrass seat, this Manilla chair, £220, from The Conran Shop, will complement all styles of interior. It is also available in a black stain (0844 848 4000; www.conranshop.co.uk).