Each Statement French Oak top is made from the three widest slabs from a single tree for maximum visual impact. This results in the grain patterns and colour tones flowing beautifully across the entire tabletop, creating the trademark Abacus aesthetic that’s almost impossible to replicate.
52mm Thick | Live Edge | Natural
65mm Thick | Live Edge | Natural
52mm Thick | Live Edge | Natural
Each Statement French Oak top is made from the three widest slabs from a single tree for maximum visual impact. This results in the grain patterns and colour tones flowing beautifully across the entire tabletop, creating the trademark Abacus aesthetic that’s almost impossible to replicate.
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Find out why French Oak stands out against English and European Oak. Learn about the strict regulations and consistent quality of French Oak, compared to the uncertainties and risks of other commonly used oaks.
French Oak means something – it’s like Champagne. It has a distinct aura that sets it apart from the rest. When you choose a table made from French Oak, you are selecting a material that has been meticulously cared for and managed since the earliest stages of its life. This careful cultivation has led to the production of consistently high-quality oak that surpasses all others.
We exclusively use QB1 French Oak for these tops – the most desirable grade available. By choosing a Statement French Oak tabletop, you are selecting the very best for your home.
The high grading of our Statement French Oak allows us to use three wide slabs from a single tree for maximum visual impact. By utilising whole trees, we preserve the natural flow of the wood’s grain and colour across the entire tabletop, creating the trademark Abacus aesthetic. Additionally, we meticulously select the finest slabs from each tree, ensuring our tops are of unparalleled quality and visual appeal.
As French Oak is so strictly regulated, the seasoning process alone is extremely well-controlled and thorough, so it already has a head start on other oaks. It is air-dried for a number of years indoors and then thoroughly kiln-dried.
However, because oak takes on moisture so quickly, this process isn’t enough by itself. As such, when we get the logs, our rigorous post-seasoning process begins.
We carry out this painstaking process to significantly minimise the risk of timber splitting. Simply put, there would be no point in using the best material in the world if we don’t allow it to go through this meticulous process. Since we’ve implemented it, the instances of splitting that we encounter are very few and far between. However, for your complete peace of mind, you’re fully covered by our Wood Movement Warranty (more on this below).
We select the finest pieces for the table and rough-cut the pieces to size.
We put the pieces in a temperature and humidity controlled environment for five weeks.
We skim the surfaces of each piece.
We put the pieces into another temperature and humidity controlle denvironment for another week (even warmer and drier).
We handcraft the tabletop and immediately clamp it down into a custom - built frame prior to installing steel stiffeners.
We install our specially designed steel stiffeners.
Our French Oak tables come with our ultra-protective Induro Oil finish, ensuring that your table continues to look brand new with virtually no maintenance. The application of this finish is another important part of our process. The oil is heated to a certain temperature in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment. Multiple coats are then applied over a period of around two weeks.
This finish stands out for its exceptional stain resistance, effectively handling household stains. We have rigorously tested this finish against numerous challenging substances, including turmeric, wine, olive oil, and hot coffee. All of these can be easily wiped away with a damp cloth.
This is, without a doubt, the finest Oak finish we have ever encountered
If you have any wood movement issues within two years of owning the table (any movement will happen well within this period), we’ll bring the table back to our workshop and give it a full service, so you will get it back in brand new condition. We will also leave you with a courtesy table in the meantime. If it’s a small issue that can be rectified in situ, we’re more than happy to come and carry out the work in your home.
This warranty is in place to ensure that your table stays looking as good as the day it was delivered and lasts you a lifetime.
OUR STATEMENT FRENCH OAK TOPS HAVE THREE CUSTOMISABLE FEATURES. CHOOSE YOUR OPTIONS TO SUIT YOUR PERSONAL TASTE AND PREFERRED LEG DESIGN.
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An extremely versatile top that works very well for a wide range of table sizes and models.
A Heavy and impressive top that’s striking yet well proportioned, perfect for medium to large tables.
A substantial tabletop with an incredible presence, great for larger tables or thick leg designs.
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Square and straight, giving the table a clean and contemporary feel.
A tactile edge which follows the natural curvature of the tree trunk.
A straight, bevelled edge on the two long sides of the table top.
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Natural
Smoked
Walnut
Antic
Whitewash
Nordic
Light Grey
Graphite
Natural
Smoked
Walnut
Antic
Whitewash
Nordic
Light Grey
Graphite
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