Birdseye Grain is a pattern of small “eyes” in the burl grain of a slab. Because of this unique look, it is a highly desirable grain in burl wood. As you can see, it is found in Redwood, but it may also be found in maple. There is a higher rate of Birdseye in maple…
Explaining Burl Wood To the layman, wood is wood. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Burl wood shares nothing in common with generic timber besides their composition of wood. Live edge furniture and wood slab furniture with the unique, dramatic grain patterns characteristic of burl wood has been, and continues to be, a staple…
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…
So, why are redwoods protected? In our blog posts, we often talk about how Redwood Burl Inc. is an ethically salvaged or reclaimed redwood company. This means we get our redwood cutting nothing down, pulling anything out of the ground, or otherwise harming the redwood forests or the surrounding nature. In California and much 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…
Redwood Furniture Care – Tips & Tricks Redwood tables, mantels, and other furnishings are a beautiful addition to any home. Whether your redwood furniture is an antique that’s been in the family for years or a brand new purchase, it’s likely to remain a cherished heirloom for generations to come. With proper redwood furniture care…
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…
Why choose a Live Edge Table? Live edge tables and furniture have become much more popular over the last few years. Woodworkers and craftsmen across the globe are incorporating additional live edge options in their inventory to fit this high demand. Different from other suppliers, our wood is ethically salvaged straight from fallen forest logs…
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…