Exceptional wood
for unique creations
Bring your ideas to life, naturally.
Bois Uniques offers online sales of rare and authentic pieces of wood, carefully crafted for all projects. We offer "unique" pieces of wood, including slabs, burls, aged wood pieces, pieces for plaques, charcuterie boards, trophy bases and decorative boards, as well as pieces for turning and carving.
Each piece is unique, ideal for bringing to life original, durable and high-quality creations.
Slabs
Slabs are large, solid planks sawn "through-and-through" from a log, often with the natural edges preserved (live edge).
In practice, a slab is:
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A thick and wide piece
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Cut in a single piece
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Sometimes with the bark still visible
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Each piece is unique
What is it for?
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Slabs are widely used to manufacture:
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Dining room tables
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Counters
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Benches
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Decorative trays
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Artistic projects
Burls
Burls are rare natural formations that appear on some trees. They are rounded outgrowths that grow on the trunk due to stress (injury, disease, climate, insects, etc.).
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What does it look like?
A burl is often:
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Ball-shaped or bump-shaped
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With very dense wood
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With complex and swirling grain
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Without straight fibers
Why is it in demand?
Burl wood is highly prized because it offers:
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Spectacular patterns
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A luxurious finish
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A great rarity
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Very decorative
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A high value
What is it for?
We use burls/magnifying glasses for:
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Woodturning (bowls, pens, pipes)
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Jewelry and decorative objects
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Musical instruments
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High-end veneer
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Knives (handles)
