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Olive Wood

Olive Wood

Dark, irregular figure flows across a pale ground. Small plates and everyday objects reveal its lively natural character.

WOODWAY MAGAZINEOlive trees can live for a thousand years. The hard wood, with flowing, marble-like brown figure, is widely used for cutting boards and tableware.

Dark brown lines flow like marble across a light golden-brown ground. Some naturally shaped boards retain cavities.

Scientific name

Olea europaea

Origin

Mediterranean region

Colour

Light golden-brown with brown figure

Characteristics

Irregular figure · Warm colour · Smooth feel

Suggested uses

Plates · Kitchen objects · Turning · Sculptural objects

Colour, figure, knots and cracks vary even within the same species. Check photographs, condition and usable dimensions of the actual piece before ordering.