Burl
Wood
24 April –
We’re here for every knotty moment of burl wood.
A design trend that has come and gone in popularity is back in a big way.
The grand return of a design darling. Burl wood’s reign began in the 1920s when the Art Deco era dictated over-the-top glamour and decadent details. Its Gatsby-esque swirls paired nicely with the gild and lacquer, chandeliers and sunbursts. Burl wood’s popularity remained strong into the 1930s, continuing to be a staple in the big-sister design version of Art Deco: Hollywood Regency. Believe it or not, the 30s took glamor to a whole new level—key words being opulent, ornate, theatrical, and Dorothy Draper. Hollywood’s Golden Era and burl wood were a natural pairing.
Then, burl had a design trend resurgence in the 1970s, often used in the mid-century silhouettes of designer Milo Baughman. Paired with polished chrome and clean lines, burl was part of the sophisticated material choices that defined this era.
Going into the 80s, burl wood fell out of popularity, seeing a return to fame only in recent years. Now, design lovers are once again seeking out its golden swirls to bring some intricacy and rarity into their homes.
Burl wood is formed when a tree develops a mutation, usually from an outside stressor like an infection or injury. Due to the stress, the tree’s grains grow in an uncommon nature, forming a growth on the trunk, twisting and interlocking with itself, and forming the dramatic swirls its known for in furniture design.
With organic detail and geometric construction, our Rocio Burl Coffee Table elegantly pairs modern style with natural materials. The wide coffee table is made from burl wood with a natural finish, highlighting the unique features and contrasting tones of the wood grain and displaying the table’s vintage-inspired design.
“Burl is such a unique material with so much emotion in its intricate swirls. I love the fact that it’s rare, occurring only organically in nature.”
Charmingly mid-century with contemporary, clean lines, the Burl Wood Box brings the visual detail of burl wood into vignettes big or small. With a straightforward design that allows the character of burl wood to speak for itself, this piece is filled with personality.
A uniquely modern take on vintage style, the Pia Nightstand is crafted from burl veneer with an antique brass knob. We designed its half-moon shape to add a romantic element of soft curves to your space, and rounded the piece out with both open-shelving and drawer storage.
Boasting intricate natural detail from its burl veneer construction, the Celeste Coffee Table is creative and contemporary in design. Its curved edges make for a sculptural piece that effortlessly elevates your living room.
“Technically a burl is an imperfection. What starts as an unwanted growth turns into a gorgeous one-of-a-kind piece of furniture. Its intricate grain patterns make a statement in any way it’s utilized in a home.”
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