TABLES &
TABLETOPS
MADE OF BOG OAK

Are you a wood enthusiast looking for an extraordinary tabletop or table for your home? Then we might have just the right answer for you: bog oak!

This wood is not only stunning, but also unique and rich in history. It comes from centuries-old oak trunks that were preserved in bogs or swampy landscapes. Through a chemical reaction between the iron tannins in the wood and the iron-rich swamp gases, the wood has darkened and hardened over time.

The color of bog oak can vary from light gray and dark yellow to deep brown, bluish gray, or even jet black. The age of these subfossil oak trunks ranges from 600 to as much as 8,500 years.

In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about bog oak: what it is, how it is recovered and processed, which products are made from it, and why tabletops and tables made of bog oak with certified dendrochronological age verification are truly something special.

Bring a touch of nature into your dining room: In our personal selection process, we choose tree trunks with natural features such as knots and splits, the organic shape of the tree edge, and the wood’s natural color variations. The tabletops are handcrafted by us from the trunks of centuries-old oaks. This gives them their unique character and creates a lively, natural feel-good atmosphere in your home.

A particularly popular product made from bog oak are tabletops and tables. These are not only aesthetically appealing, but also extremely robust and durable. They suit a variety of interior styles – from rustic to modern.

Bog oak tabletops and tables are usually made from solid wood slabs that showcase the natural shape and grain of the wood. The surface is oiled or waxed to enhance the color and sheen of the wood.

What makes bog oak tabletops and tables truly exceptional is the possibility of determining their exact age. Using dendrochronological dating, the felling date of the oak can be established by analyzing its growth rings. This allows not only the history of the wood to be traced but also confirms its authenticity and quality.

Tabletops and tables made of bog oak with certified dendrochronological age determination are therefore not just pieces of furniture, but also witnesses of time and true works of art.

If you are interested in bog oak tabletops and tables with certified dendrochronological dating, then you’ve come to the right place. We offer high-quality and custom-made bog oak tabletops and tables, each provided with a certificate confirming its age. Contact us today and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty and uniqueness of bog oak!

A bog oak is not a separate species of tree, but rather a preserved oak trunk that has lain in a bog or swamp for centuries or even millennia. The influence of the bog water alters the wood: the tannic acid it contains reacts with iron salts, leading to a dark discoloration and hardening of the material. The irregular color variations are the result of specific storage conditions.

Bog oak is therefore not ordinary wood, but a unique witness of time that reflects climatic and ecological changes of the past.

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Bog oak - the hidden gem of nature

Bog oaks are a rare and valuable resource, usually discovered by chance or with the help of sonar equipment. The trunks lying deep in the bog or underwater require careful extraction to avoid damage.

Experienced specialists use modern technology to carry out the recovery process, keeping the logs intact while minimizing environmental impact. They operate in bog areas across Germany and Europe, specifically searching for bog oaks.

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Bog oak - the hidden gem of nature

The processing of bog oak requires special care and expertise, as the wood is very hard, brittle, and prone to cracking. While mechanical processing is still effective, it’s important to account for potential wood defects such as spiral grain, warping, ovality, heart rot, hollow trunks, ring shake, unformed heartwood zones, or uneven annual ring widths. These factors should be considered during cutting layout planning. The subsequent drying process must be carried out extremely gently and slowly, as cracks can otherwise develop quickly. Drying may take several months or even years.

We specialize in the processing of bog oak and work with state-of-the-art technology and experienced professionals. We ensure that the wood is optimally cut, dried, and refined to preserve its beauty and quality. We are happy to advise you on how to care for and protect the wood so that you can enjoy it for many years to come.

Bog oak is a very noble and exclusive material, primarily used for artworks or furniture. The wood’s unique color and texture give the finished products a distinctive character and high value. Bog oak is used, for example, for sculptures, jewelry boxes, writing instruments, knife handles, chess pieces, or musical instruments. It is also used in architecture — for façade cladding, doors, flooring, or tables.

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Bog oak - the hidden gem of nature

Find your personal tabletop made of bog oak from a wide selection of high-quality wood slabs.

We design your table according to your ideas, entirely to your taste, crafted with loving handwork.

Have we sparked your interest? Contact us – in our large showroom you’ll find unique tabletops!