BRITISH OAK
Strong. Characterful. Unmistakable.
One of Britain's great native hardwoods. Oak is strong, durable and incredibly versatile, with distinctive grain and enormous variation from tree to tree.
British Oak can range from relatively clean, straight-grained boards to heavily figured slabs full of knots, burr, spalting and natural edge.
It's hard, strong and durable, but still a pleasure to work with - one of the reasons it has been used by British furniture makers and joiners for centuries.
At Britannia Timber, we're particularly interested in pieces with character: unusual grain, substantial dimensions and features that make the finished piece unmistakably individual.
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COLOUR
Pale golden brown to deeper honey tones
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WORKABILITY
Machines, shapes and finishes well, excellent strength and stability.
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COMMON USES
Furniture, tables, shelving, worktops and joinery
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GRAIN
Strong, distinctive, often highly figured
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CHARACTER
Knots, burr, pippy grain and natural edges
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AVAILABLE AS
Slabs, boards and one-off character pieces*
Stock varies - speak to Saul about what's currently available.
MADE FROM BRITANNIA OAK
From substantial dining tables to shelving, worktops and smaller furniture, Oak's strength and character make it one of our most versatile timbers
Made by; Berry Exotic Wood based in Shipley using Oak supplied by Britannia Timber.
Beautiful timber in the right hands. This piece by Berry Exotic Wood lets the natural grain and character of the wood do the talking - no two pieces could ever be quite the same.
OAK IN THE SHOWROOM
We carry a substantial and regularly changing selection of British Oak, from boards and live-edge slabs to unusual character pieces.
If you have particular dimensions or characteristics in mind, talk to Saul. He can help you find the right piece from the current stock.
