This claro walnut burl entry table has blue turquoise and copper inlay. The table dimensions are 22 ¼” long by 16” wide by 16 ¾” high.

Claro Walnut Burl, Juglans hindsi, is found in Northern California and Oregon. A variation is also found in the eastern United States. The most common source is from orchards but also from walnut that has been used for ornamental purposes. The wood is marbled with violet, brown and black streaks swirling around burl “eyes”. Most burls grow under the ground attaching to the roots of the tree. They are not typically not found until the tree dies or falls over. This burl is from Oregon.

The inlay is turquoise from Kingman, AZ which is a cryptocrystalline mineral that is hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum.  Copper is also part of the inlay. It is typically found in multiple states in the U.S. including Utah, Arizona, Montana, Michigan and New Mexico. Copper is very malleable and has a beautiful reddish-brown color that accents the Claro Walnut Burl. The custom-made legs are from a metal sculptor in Turkey.

The finish contains six coats of Tung oil; sanded after each coat. Tung oil brings out the unique characteristics of the claro walnut. Wood does expand and contract making it subject to slight checking, cracking and movement. To minimize wood movement cracking, checking or slight warping and for polishing use a beeswax solution such as Howard Feed-N-Wax or Artisan Lemon Oil Wax is good. Just follow the directions from the manufacturer. Questions, you can call us anytime at 206-679-4084. Enjoy!