Advantages of oak wood
03. February 2014Are you looking for furniture that really lasts for something and will be more beautiful from year to year? Then we can recommend exceptionally high-quality furniture made of solid oak wood, which is known for its high resistance to moisture and pests. Its basic properties also include hardness, strength, toughness and durability. What are the other interesting things about this popular furniture material?
A little about oak wood…
Oak it belongs to the beech family and its fruit is an acorn. Oaks are widespread mainly in temperate and subtropical areas of the northern hemisphere, where due to their quality they belong to one of the the most important trees.
Oak-wood is one of the hardest and most durable woodswhich is widely used for the production of solid furniture. For its ability to withstand weather conditions and rotation for a long time wet and dry, oak wood was also used to make mill wheels or bridge piles. When immersed under water for a long time, oak wood petrifies and is extremely resistant to pests. Oak wood is also used in the production of alcoholic beverages. It is known that alcohol, which matures in oak barrels, has its exceptional, unmistakable flavor.
Solid oak furniture
Solid oak furniture represents real quality. Oak furniture will last you for many decades. It matures over time and its appearance becomes more and more beautiful. The scent of wooden furniture will bring a real soothing atmosphere of nature into your home and is very easy to maintain. Oak furniture is also a perfect choice for families with small children and will be appreciated by people suffering from allergies. Oak wood can be used until each interior i do each room.
Oak wood and our ancestors
Oak wood has always been worshiped by our ancestors as well. The oak belonged to the sacred trees and was honored by the Slavs in our territory. The strength and longevity of the oak also fascinated the Celts, who called it the "king of the trees." Along with hawthorn and ash, oak also belonged to the triology of sacred druid trees (druids were Celtic clergy). Some sources state that the word druid can be interpreted as "oak-knowing". In earlier times, oak wood also had a high economic value, in Ireland the fine for damaging the oak was about two and a half cows.
Our ancestors also believed in the special power and energy that comes from the oak. According to them, the energy of oak wood had a positive effect on thinking and helped to reconcile thoughts in my head. Oak wood is said to have the ability to strengthen the human body and supply vital energy to the body.
Our solid oak furniture
We produce exceptionally high-quality and perfectly processed furniture made of solid oak for your bedroom, living room or dining room. The timeless design and great workmanship of our furniture will surely surprise you! Our products have already won a number of awards, one of the last being a prestigious award MODDOM 2013which has been awarded our unique ELEN bedrooms for top workmanship of solid oak wood and elegant design.
