It’s no secret that the current pattern of furniture consumption (cheaper, faster, and more) is simply unsustainable. Consumers once bought furniture intending it to last a lifetime, however, furniture is becoming disposable. Today, most pieces are not made well enough to be collectibles or passed down to younger generations. These hearty creations were usually produced domestically,…
When we think of the Redwoods, we think of peace and tranquility. However, as the fog rolls in and Halloween approaches, we can sense a vastly different atmosphere that can be downright spooky… and rightfully so. The North Coast Redwoods contain some of the most notoriously haunted spots in California. If you’ve been searching for…
The beautiful character and grain of burl wood allows artists and woodworkers to create truly unique rustic wood furniture. Here at Redwood Burl Inc., we specialize in providing ethically sourced burl wood for artists, woodworkers, and homeowners worldwide to create their own unique burl furniture. What is burl furniture? Quite simply, Burlwood composes burl furniture. But…
When working with burl wood, it’s common to see a wide variety of grain patterns and textures. There are many different types of burl wood, varying in pattern and intensity. Each piece of wood is unique, with different combinations of color and grain, and the quality of the burl often affects its value. Highly figured,…
The History Starting over sixty years ago, Bigfoot has been an intriguing Humboldt, where Redwood Burl Inc. calls home, happening. Though legends of a Sasquatch date far back into the history of indigenous populations of North America, Bigfoot himself is a recent pop culture event. In this article, we’ll examine some of the history of…
Happy World Wood Day! As wood enthusiasts, we recognize the importance of long-lasting, sustainable resources. World Wood Day on March 21, organized by the World Wood Day Foundation. It is a celebration dedicated to the universal uses of wood. In lieu of this, we want to share with you some of the reasons we love…
Often, fallen redwood logs still have the tree stumps attached. On properties milled for development, redwood root stumps remain buried in the ground. Typically, stumps are the undesirable leftover after milling operations. It is no easy task, however, we dig up, salvage, and preserve the trunks and stumps of these century-old giants for special projects.…
Choosing the Right Finish for Redwood Furniture Custom finishing services are available! All the slabs listed on our site are raw and unfinished since many of our clients prefer to finish these pieces themselves. However, we also offer several different options for those looking to buy finished redwood furniture, including burl tables, mantels, headboards, and…
New Growth and Old Growth Redwood – What’s the Difference? Old-growth and new growth are common terms you’ll hear in the redwood industry. Old-growth redwood is highly valued and well known for its beauty, durability, and resilience. But what exactly does it mean when we refer to a piece of redwood as old-growth? Old Growth…
Custom Redwood Furniture Custom redwood furniture has been our specialty for over 40 years. Each cut of our redwood is one of a kind and features unique grain patterns which make for truly astounding custom furniture. Whether you are looking for furniture for your home, cabin, or office we’re sure that we can help find the right…