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Rustic Fireplace Mantel Options

Curly Grain Redwood Mantel

Rustic fireplace mantels are one of our best-selling product lines. It’s a sure thing here, every day, that someone is going to be working on fireplace mantels. It’s just one of the many things we do here at Redwood Burl Inc. Some of our newest rustic fireplace mantel designs are shown below. These come with…

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Custom Redwood Burl Furniture is a Worthy Investment

Investing in custom redwood burl furniture is more than just acquiring a functional piece of decor—it’s a commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and timeless beauty. With its unique grain patterns and unparalleled durability, Redwood Burl stands out as a premium choice for those who appreciate high-quality, one-of-a-kind furnishings. The Unmatched Beauty of Redwood Burl Each piece…

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19 Custom Burl Wood Furniture Ideas for Any Home

Custom Burl Wood Furniture

Burl wood furniture is a unique addition to any home, business, or cabin. We not only provide raw materials for woodworkers to create their burl wood furniture and decor but also offer a variety of finishing services and build custom pieces for our clients. Our custom burl furniture can be made to fit any design…

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The Fast Furniture Crash

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,…

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Live Edge Shelves & Mantels

Redwood Burl Shelf

Guest Post by Adam Dias Live edge shelves, reclaimed wood shelves, and wood fireplace mantels are very popular right now! Though we are somewhat biased toward Redwood, there are a lot of woods to choose from when selecting a live edge shelf or mantel. Here at Redwood Burl, we cut mostly redwood. However, we do…

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The Mysterious Live Burl!

Old-growth Redwood Living Burl

Redwood fascinates the creative and inquisitive mind in all its forms. Not only do these trees have an astonishing size, longevity, and prehistoric ecology, but they also have tremendous regenerative properties. We are also charmed by the amazing grain and color of the wood. For this blog entry, I am going to discuss one of…

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Milling Reclaimed Redwood Stumps

Reclaimed Redwood Milled into Thick Tabletop Slabs

Guest Post by Adam Dias Milling a Reclaimed Redwood Stump Milling a Redwood stump, or any wood stump for that matter is nothing and everything like milling a log. Similar to a log, one starts with a cap cut, or top cut then proceeds to cut cants. These are large blocks of wood that can…

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Sanding Redwood

How to Sand Redwood

Sanding Redwood An example of a redwood slab, sanded to perfection. Let’s talk about the first step of finishing your own redwood – sanding. Firstly, the most important rule for sanding redwood is simple – don’t overdo it! Secondly, the best advice we can give is to begin with the finished product in mind. This tutorial…

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Buying A Fireplace Mantel

Redwood Fireplace Mantel

Buying A Fireplace Mantel Deeply-colored redwood mantelpiece adorning a cozy fireplace. Considering buying a fireplace mantel? Read this quick, introductory article on buying a fireplace mantel to make sure you are ready for the purchase of a lifetime! We understand that buying furniture sight unseen is a big commitment and requires trust. We are here to…

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