There is very little harvestable
redwood available today with the quality of the old wood reclaimed by the Vintage Redwood
Company.
Fifty or sixty years of grape pigments
have infused the wood with a beautiful coloring and occasional dark striations.
It’s the color and quality of the wood that makes it
valuable.
Time and the effects
of wine fermentation have combined to enhance the beauty of the wood.
Beginning the Salvage
Removing the steel bands
with a cutting torch.
As wineries replace their redwood vats with high-tech
stainless steel tanks, Vintage Redwood Company reclaims this priceless natural resource
without contributing to the decline of our ancient forests.
Because the tank staves are quite thick,
furniture components are handsome in their sturdiness.
Specific pieces of vats are selected for their appropriateness in the crafting of
fine furniture.
Danny
comments, "Those 3"x6"x20's
are heavy!"
Sample pieces will be on display at the locations
listed by clicking here.
