Burnt Wood

One could go on at length about the Japanese method of tanning, but burnt wood speaks for itself. The fire brings out the expressive texture of the material and gives it a look that is impossible to achieve with any other form of styling.

Burnt wood has a deep black color - no paint or stain can give such an effect. But color is not everything. Fire emphasizes the grain, knots and overgrowth, so that on each board you can see as if on the palm of your hand the history of the tree written in its natural drawing. Importantly, in this case, fire makes wood long-lasting: tanning is also a way of preserving the material. Planks or stumps become resistant to moisture and biological corrosion. The burnt surface is thoroughly cleaned of soot, and then protected with a hard oil-wax. A countertop prepared in this way does not stain and is resistant to absorption of liquids.

"For me, tanning is a completely different perspective on working with wood. It's a constant awe and wonder at how unmatched a master nature is, because every piece of wood in contact with fire changes almost beyond recognition."

Wojtek Srzednicki
PIECE OF WOOD