It started with a notice from one of our sourcing partners in the Midwest: a tropical hardwood sound barrier was being removed to widen a highway in the Chicago area, and the contractors needed to dispose of it. Specializing in reclaimed and sustainable wood flooring, cladding & tables, Anthology Woods is always looking for high-quality and unique woods ready for a second life, and the silver-gray weathered patina was beautiful
This story begins with a tip we received about a unique source of reclaimed wood: Reclaimed teak timbers sourced from a dismantled Indonesian prison. The prison had been built maybe as much as a century earlier, so we knew it was likely to be amazing old-growth wood. We decided to investigate.
Anthology Woods recently collaborated with Substance Architecture in Des Moines, Iowa to customize Reclaimed weathered wood for small display shelves in their retail space design for Urban Eyecare & Eyewear. Each antique wood shelf is intended to showcase their eyewear, and we love the use of the rustic wood element in a clean contemporary space!
Anthology Woods is receiving increasing inquiries about the best woods to use for decking that will have long-lasting durability and a beautiful look while protecting our environment. The same species selected for Decking also make excellent choices for exterior siding in classic and rain screen applications, as well as soffit cladding. We've compiled a quick list of your best bets in terms of beautiful woods excelling in exterior durability & sustainability.
A recent article in the Tico Times exposes continued illegal logging of Costa Rica's treasured tropical forests, including alleged links to organized crime. Alternatives, like our reclaimed teak ad dinizia are better options for protecting these lush tropical forests.
When the team at Bath Crashers reached out to Anthology Woods seeking “wood with a story” for their “Ombre Tub” episode, our immediate response was “YES! What do you have in mind?”
When an Ashland couple contacted Coleman Creek Construction to re-build the cozy guest cottage adjoining their southern Oregon residence, it was observed that some of the existing wood in the structure might be re-usable. A visit from Anthology Woods confirmed a considerable quantity of wood could be reclaimed, re-milled, and truly reincarnated for another life in the new structure!
A recent story by ABC News reports that as many as half of Amazon rainforest tree species may be on the verge of extinction due to deforestation. The study, published in Science Advances, finds that depending on the degree to which deforestation comes under control in the next 35 years, between 36 and 57 percent of the 16,000 tree species in the Amazon rainforest would be considered threatened.
Anthology Woods recently reclaimed a great inventory of beautiful clear Pine bleachers from a California State University campus! Check pricing and availability on our Limited Availability page or contact us to learn if this cool inventory is the perfect fit for your project.
We're excited to share some pics of the recent installation of Northwest Blend Wall Cladding and Solid Dinizia Bartop at the newly opened Morgans on Main in Woodland, CA!
