What You Need To Know About Burl Walnut Furniture
While burl walnut furniture maybe unfamiliar to most, they are quite in demand with those who are serious collectors of unique furnishings. These wooden antiques are known to be elegant pieces, guaranteed to provide a touch of class in any home.
What is burl wood? A burl is actually a large outgrowth on the trunk and branch of a tree, and the wood cut from such outgrowth is called the burl wood. A burl is often the result of fungal or insect infestation; its growth occurs when the tree becomes damaged or undergoes changes due to environmental stress. Burl wood is mostly sought by craftsmen, as it can be used for sculptures, clocks and burl walnut furniture.
There are only a few trees that produce burl wood. Some of them are redwood, oak, ash, madrone, thoya and elm. Walnut is also one of them, which is why there are burl walnut furniture available.
Burl wood is utilized for making veneers. Veneers are known for its look that reflects grain and figure in the wood, and the appearance of burl makes it ideal for this purpose. Because it is available in smallish, often flawed sheets, burls create swirling grain around clusters of eyes, rings and buds. Due to the peculiarity and beauty of burl veneers, burl walnut furniture becomes in demand. The fact that the burls are rare increases its value further. Burls are also used as inlay in doors, picture frames, as well as trim and interior paneling in automobiles.
Those who are looking for furniture with burl walnut veneers are in luck. There are online antique furniture suppliers that offer these things to antique collectors, homeowners and all other interested customers. From wardrobes to mantel mirrors to lady's desks, there will surely be no shortage of burl walnut furniture.
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