This Oregon Black Walnut dining table is 7’ in length and varies from 3 1/2’ to 4’ wide. It is 32” high with a 3” slab. The inlay is petrified wood and Oregon black walnut shavings.

Oregon Black Walnut is also known as Claro Walnut and Western Walnut. The trees were first planted by settlers in Oregon during1800s creating orchards, a source for food. Over the past two hundred years they have cross-pollinated. Oregon Black Walnut is typically a hybrid with each tree having individual characteristics. In this piece there are streaks of claro walnut with unique patterns and spalting that reflects a marbled presentation with swirling brown, gray, and black streaks. This Oregon Black Walnut is from the Pacific Northwest.

The inlay is a combination of petrified wood stone and Oregon Black Walnut shavings from the original slab. The term “petrified wood” comes from “petro” which is rock or stone in Greek. It is fossilized remains of vegetation; a tree turning into stone through permineralization.

The finish contains three coats of hand-rubbed Tung oil; sanded after each coat. Tung oil brings out the unique characteristics of the wood. To maintain the beauty of the Oregon Black Walnut avoid using cleaning solutions instead use water in a damp rag. Remove the excess moisture with a clean towel. For polishing a beeswax solution such as Howard Feed-N-Wax or Artisan Lemon Oil Wax is good. Just follow the directions from the manufacturer.