"The ladder back in these chairs is cut out of burl--the diseased part of the wood. Let's say the tree got hit by lightning or something; it might form a burl, almost like a scab on a human being. They're renowned for having spectacular graining in them, so you'll see the veneer used on the dashes of Bentleys or Rolls Royces. But burled trees have low commercial value because they can't be used in the mill. It's kind of like a found resource. We have a local master logger who, when he goes to a site, he makes a Native Woods pile–he calls it the 'weird wood.' These are trees that would normally go into the fire pile. Our hope is to use these very low-value logs to make high-value products. We're able to manufacture certain sizes, but every single piece is going to be different. The unique wild beauty of the tree really shines through."
–Gary Krauss, owner and founder, Native Woods
Native Woods article in Port City Life
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