Antique Carpathian Burl Bedroom Furniture

Antique Carpathian Burl Bedroom Furniture -- A Stunning Choice

Are you looking for the best and finest bedroom furniture. If so, you should consider antique Carpathian burl bedroom furniture. You may not have heard of this type of wood as it is quite rare. Carpathian burl comes from the elm tree. It is a light brown wood that was popular especially for English provincials. Burl means spotting or mottling of wood which is often caused by a rare growth or less commonly a tree disease. Carpathian burl elm furniture is beautiful and rare. An antique piece made from this is often highly prized by collectors.

Carpathian burl wood varies in colour from a rather pale tan to a deep warm brown or almost red shade. The material is commonly used as a veneer and provides durable flexibility. You may wonder what makes this type of elm burl more special than other types. Well, first let's take a look at its origin. The Carpathian Mountains extend for approximately 1400 miles and span several European countries including Romania, Slovakia, Poland and the western part of the Ukraine. This mountain range is the stuff of legend and was featured in the well known literary work Bram Stoker's Dracula. The elm trees that grow in this region are highly prized for the rich, beautiful burl wood they produce.

Once you start looking for antique bedroom furniture made from Carpathian burl, you may find that your choices are few and far between. While elm was certainly a popular material in particular time periods, such as the English provincial and Windsor days, Carpathian burl furniture was more rare. It will likely be difficult to track down bedroom pieces made from this rare wood. You may find chests or dressers with burl detailing, however.

You may want to consider a reproduction Carpathian burl piece. There are specialists out there who can be commissioned to create a piece of furniture exactly the way you want it. You can specify the material, time period, and style that you want. This type of service may come at a hefty price, but is the perfect way of getting your ideal furniture.

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