Oak
Wagon flooring, unplaned old oak, old beams, walnut
Materials & craft
Noble materials. Artisan craft.
Each species and each finish is chosen with care and worked with passion in our workshops in Provence.
Old species
The wood already has a history.
Pine
Sturdy pine, grey old pine cladding, thermally treated pine
Teak & exotic woods
Reclaimed teak, suar, root and live-edge slabs
Joinery
Tradition & precision.
Old wood demands patience: you have to read it before cutting it, plane it without erasing its marks, assemble it so that it lasts. Tenons, crosspieces and hardware are designed piece by piece.
Finishes are natural: they protect the wood while keeping its original patina.
From sketch to installation
Four steps.
- 01
Selection
Old woods chosen one by one for their character and their history.
- 02
Sketch
Dimensions, proportions and finishes defined together with you.
- 03
Making
Cutting, planing and hand assembly in the workshop.
- 04
Finishing & installation
Natural traditional finishes, delivery and installation.
Reclaimed wood
Why reclaimed wood?
Reclaimed wood has already lived: railway wagon floor, beam, flooring, cladding, door. It has dried for decades, it keeps the marks of its use, and every board has a character that new wood does not have.
We work with oak, pine, teak, walnut and suar. Pine is also worked thermally treated, brushed or patinated. Each species has its look, colour and way of ageing: we help you choose the one that suits your place.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us most often.
What is the difference between old wood and recycled wood?
In both cases, it is wood that has already been used (flooring, cladding, door) and that is reused. “Recycled wood” stresses the reuse, “old wood” the age and patina: for us, it is the same material.
Which wood species do you use?
Mainly oak, pine, teak and walnut, and suar for some root slabs, in old wood selected one piece at a time.
What is wagon flooring?
It is a reclaimed wood: wide boards of old oak that were used as the floor of old railway wagons. They have dried for decades and keep the marks of that use. We use them for doors, gates, tables and furniture.
What is thermally treated pine?
It is pine heated to a high temperature: its colour darkens and it becomes more stable. We use it in particular for doors, gates and furniture, natural, patinated or painted.
What is raw wood?
Raw wood is wood left as it is, with no finish hiding the grain. On old oak you can read the knots, the cracks, the tool marks and the patina left by time. A colourless protection, an oil or a wax remains possible if you wish.
Why choose reclaimed wood?
For its character, patina and stability: wood that has dried for decades moves less than new wood. It is also a material that already exists, and finds a second life.
A project, a material in mind?
Tell us about your space: we will suggest the woods that suit it.