This mantel has the deep, dark natural patina that we hope for in white oak. White oak is an interesting wood in that is starts out with a wheatish-tan, but can become very dark when exposed to the ammonia in a barn environment. The front face of this one has a nice mix of nice grain, circle saw marks, and natural knots. The bottom has a natural dark color very similar to the face. It hosts nice grain patterns as well as a hint of circle saw marks. There are also strong circle saw marks on this face. The top is a little lighter in color.

The original beam came from an old barn in Southwest Wisconsin. It probably dated back to the early 1900s. We purchased this wood from an Amish gentleman who lives out in the rolling hills of the area. That are is still dotted with small farms and livestock out in the corral. It’s not like the modern farms that we see by our place in Minnesota. It is great to see what agriculture the way I remember it as a kid.

Note, this white oak is 100% natural color. There is a finish coat of a hardwax oil, but there is not any stain applied. This natural color change very pronounced in white oak in particular.

This mantel is 72 inches and is priced at $100/LF. We are happy to cut this down to any length and reduce the price by $8.33 per inch, up to a $100 discount.