Name: Littlebranch Enterprises, Inc.
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Are you looking to add a unique and eye-catching piece to your home or office decor? Consider burl furniture handcrafted from live edge burl wood slabs native to the Pacific Northwest! Whether an office desk, dining table, bed, coffee table, or other natural wood furniture design, functional furniture made from burls may be for you. But what is burl furniture, and how is burl furniture made? Let’s take a more in-depth look below.

Maple burl wood coffee table. — Maple burl coffee table supported by a western juniper log base.

Burl wood, is highly sought after by furniture makers and DIY woodworkers alike. While not common, it’s found in different wood species worldwide. The University of Maryland says burls can’t be explained. They may develop for numerous reasons, such as fungi, bacteria, insects, and environmental injury. However, removing the burl may damage the tree and is not recommended. In an interesting read, nps.gov says, “Burl is a woody material full of sprouted bud tissue. It serves as a storage compartment for the genetic code of the parent tree”. While found in 5 to 10% of all trees, usually in the roots but also as nodules on the trunk of the tree. So, now that we know where a burl comes from, let’s look at the furniture-making process.

Maple burl wood furniture — This massive big leaf maple burl wood slab measures over 60″ in diameter.

The burl furniture created from these slabs is highly valued due to its unique and beautiful patterns, making it a sought-after material for those looking for something special. The process of harvesting burls is both delicate and precise, as the wood must be carefully cut to preserve the unique shape and pattern of the wood. With the proper care and attention, burls can provide wood.

Burl wood pub table — The Buckeye burl wood pub table features a maple burl log base. Also, maple bar stools are shown.

Burl furniture

Tree shaped maple burl coffee table on southwestern rug. — The horse thieves area rug is a great backdrop for this maple burl coffee table. At the same time, both are made in the USA. The live edge table is made from ethically sourced wood native to the USA.

Natural burl wood furniture — This live edge table showcases a maple log with cluster burls as the base supporting a 4′ round buckeye burl wood slab.

Live edge table in contemporary room — Another example of an organic wood slab table built from salvaged old-growth redwood burl wood slabs. It also features a driftwood center support to complete this burl furniture design.

Burl wood, a fast-growing abnormality found in some trees. That is to say, the tree experiences environmental stress or damage. Whether a fungal, viral, or attack by insects. With most burls hidden underground. These hidden treasures can have patterns such as lace redwood, birds-eye maple, redwood burl, curly redwood, marbling, or black walnut curl. Wood turners and furniture makers around the world. Seek out this unique wood.

Live edge furniture

Live edge table — Elegant redwood burl wood table built from salvaged old-growth redwood. It also features a mineral stain lace burl wood slab native to the USA. An example of high-quality redwood burl furniture.

Custom wood furniture

Littlebranch Farm specializes in crafting unique and rustic custom natural wood furniture using natural live edge wood. Our skilled furniture makers use burl wood slabs and various base designs to create one-of-a-kind pieces such as live edge tables, rustic beds, and bathroom vanities. We work with the natural raw edge and live-edge wood slabs to ensure that each piece has a distinct and organic look. We design natural wood furniture that includes the natural root base, which provides a raw and unhampered natural look. Additionally, we offer antler bases to create a Western feel and handcrafted custom metal bases to provide a contemporary rustic furniture look.

Burlwood

Driftwood furniture — Burl wood table handcrafted by Kelly Maxwell using ethically sourced live edge wood slabs. Driftwood center support completes this artistic rustic table.

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Burl wood coffee table on area rug — Redwood burl coffee table, designed and built using salvaged redwood. This live edge table has a redwood root base supporting a tiger-striped curly redwood slab.

Rustic coffee table — A simple but elegant rustic coffee table supported by metal legs. This is a live edge redwood burl.

Burl wood furniture — This one-of-a-kind rustic coffee table features a manzanita base supporting a live edge wood slab—the simple but elegant one-of-a-kind natural wood furniture by Kelly Maxwell.

Live Edge Burl wood coffee table — Buckeye burl coffee table supported by thin metal legs.

Natural wood coffee table — The live edge coffee table features a western juniper root base supporting a mineral-stained old-growth redwood burl.

Custom wood furniture

twisted juniper furniture — Unique Natural wood furniture with a twisted juniper base. This is a perfect small desk or a unique accent table.

burl wood bench — The redwood burl bench features old-growth redwood along with driftwood.

Rustic Burl furniture

Our rustic furniture maker works closely with our customers to design the perfect piece. Although we mainly do residential projects, we also work on commercial projects. The process is almost painless, from design to finished piece in your home. Whether you work with us over the internet or visit our studio, we desire to make your custom natural wood furniture dreams a reality.