A new shipment of antique European oak is currently crossing the ocean — a fresh load of aged timbers reclaimed from barns, mills, and farmhouses. Soon, they’ll arrive at our yard, ready to become something new: mantels, beams, flooring, or joinery, each piece full of texture, tone, and possibility.
There’s nothing like the sight of antique oak arriving. Its surface is marked by time, and the promise of future design is already embedded in every grain.
Fireplace Feature: Raw Beauty in Refined Setting
Crafted from a richly grained antique beam, this custom-cut mantel was finished with band sawn top and bottom and a wire-brushed face. Installed in a project by Chaplin Crooks Architects, it brings raw heritage into a refined, modern interior.
Contractor: Steve Brown Builders
Painting/Finish: Hawke Paint
Architect: Chaplin Crooks Architects
Ashburton Feature – 5m Custom Oak Box Beam
Designed for a ceiling installation in Ashburton, this 5m-long box beam was built from hand-selected rustic oak faces, each one chosen for its unique texture and character. Carefully shaped and joined in-house, the result is a seamless, lightweight structure that looks and feels like a solid beam — a smart, beautiful solution for architectural detailing.
This piece is a true example of what custom craftsmanship can achieve: a visually authentic feature, tailored entirely to the space it was made for.
Let’s Create the Next One Together
Each beam and board is cut, shaped, and finished locally to suit your project. We ensure each element arrives ready to install or fabricate — with the history preserved.
Read the full edition here:
Inside the Old Oak Collection vol. 5
