Project Description

Ash burl

Fraxinus excelsior

Origin Europe

Trade name

Ash burl

Main regions of origin

Europe

Character, description

Ash burl favours groves, for it is the result of periodic trimming. This wood type was much used in furniture made in the Bresse and Dauphiné regions in the XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries. It is sometimes found dyed with different colours in XVIIIth century marquetry.

Use

Availability

1/5

Price level

3 à 4/5