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MaterialsSep 24, 2026 · 4 min

Why we work with solid oak

Dense, repairable, long-lasting: what oak changes in the life of a piece.

Malo FerrandMalo FerrandMaître ébénisteWhy we work with solid oak

A solid oak piece can be sanded, repaired and handed down. That is the first reason we use neither veneer nor chipboard.

Three years of drying

Our boards air-dry for three years in the Jura before they reach the workshop. That slow process limits movement once the piece is in your home.

A wood that ages well

Oak darkens slightly with light. A coat of hardwax oil once a year is all it needs.