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English oak

English oak

Quercus robur

The classic furniture wood: strong, recognisable by its grain and built to last.

Colour
Light brown with a straw tint
Grain
Coarse, with visible medullary rays
Hardness
Hard
Moisture resistance
Good in the heartwood

Slabs in stock: 6

The wood is light brown with a straw tint and darkens with age. Quarter-sawn boards show the characteristic silvery rays; flat-sawn boards show a bold, wavy figure.

Oak is hard and heavy and holds screws and joints well. It contains tannins, so it can stain dark when wet iron touches it — we choose fixings accordingly.

We use it for tables, tabletops, staircases and any furniture meant for heavy everyday use.

Applications

  • Dining tables and tabletops
  • Stairs and window sills
  • Cabinet furniture
  • Bar counters

Applications

  • Dining tables and tabletops
  • Stairs and window sills
  • Cabinet furniture
  • Bar counters

Have a question?

We will help you choose a piece or material for your project.