Live Edge Redwood Burl Slab | DIY | ET-62 -
$315.00
Discover the timeless beauty of this authentic redwood burl slab, ethically sourced from the ancient forests of Humboldt County. Featuring a captivating irregular shape with live edges that highlight the wood’s natural contours, this piece showcases swirling burl patterns in deep reddish-brown hues, accented by intricate curls and eye-like formations that give it a one-of-a-kind artistic appeal. Measuring 22″ in length, 15″ wide and 2″ thich, this slab is ideal for crafting a stunning coffee table, wall-mounted display, or custom furniture accent, its figured grain dances with light, revealing subtle chatoyance that enhances any rustic or modern decor. Untreated and ready for your finishing touch—whether epoxy resin, oil, or varnish—this slab embodies the raw elegance of coastal redwood, perfect for woodworkers, designers, or collectors seeking a piece of nature’s artistry.
Lightly misted with water in these photos to awaken its full potential, the slab reveals tight, swirling curl figure across its surface, vivid flame-like grain that ripples with movement, rich crimson heartwood fading into warm golden-amber highlights, and subtle burl eyes that lend captivating depth and a silky chatoyancy. Raw and unfinished, the moisture emphasizes the wood’s inherent luster and color saturation, providing an enticing preview of the radiant beauty achievable through professional finishing.
The slab’s distinctive flowing form—with pronounced openings, textured bark remnants, and raw, undulating contours—excels in projects that highlight bold asymmetry and primal elegance.
Creative uses for this slab include:
Live-Edge Coffee Table Top — Elevated on sleek metal legs, a sturdy pedestal, or custom wood bases, it becomes a mesmerizing organic coffee table where the voids add authentic rustic character or can be filled with tinted resin for a modern, jewel-like effect.
Narrow Console or Hall Table — Mounted with minimalist brackets or angled supports, its elongated teardrop shape creates a striking entryway console, bringing untamed warmth and sculptural presence to transitional spaces.
Abstract Wall Art or Headboard — Hung vertically and lightly finished, this piece transforms into a dramatic focal panel or headboard, infusing bedrooms or living areas with towering texture and fiery natural glow.
Compact Dining or Side Table — Paired with a single central base, it serves as an intimate round-ish table, perfect for cozy corners while showcasing its dynamic grain and voids.
Contact us for a custom quote on professional surfacing, sanding, oil or epoxy finishing, resin pours, or leg/base fabrication—we’re passionate about helping bring raw slabs like this to life as bespoke, ready-to-use furniture tailored to your design.
Ethically sourced from salvaged old-growth redwood, this remarkable burl slab combines raw sculptural intensity with mesmerizing figured grain, promising to evolve into a timeless, heirloom-quality centerpiece for modern, rustic, or eclectic interiors.
