Barel cask coffee table

Sturdy coffee table from our Barrel collection. Because it is made of old wooden barrels, the table has a unique lived-in vintage look. This coffee table comes into its own in a rustic interior. Barrel Collection Whiskey Barrels are made from quarter sawn American White Oak. This wood is very strong and hard, while highly rot resistant. The pieces that create the barrels are called staves and they come in a few different sizes. There are usually about 30-34 staves that make up a barrel. The barrel’s top and bottom are called barrel heads. This is where you will often see the cooperage or distillery markings. Before the heads go into place, the barrel goes through a burning process where the inside is charred completely black. This burnt oak is what gives whiskey its great taste, aromas and color. After the charring process is finished, the coopers insert the barrel heads into their place and hammer on the steel bands. (Hoops or Rings, which ever name you prefer.) Most of this work is done by machines these days but the process is still the same. Features and Characteristics The insides of the barrels are charred, which means the furniture will be black on one side. The outside of the barrel wood has darker colors as well as colors that range from browns, greens and black. Our furniture The staves are cleaned, rounded, and sanded without removing too much of the material patinas. You may also notice some cracks, splits and chips in the wood from the years of wear and tear. Barrels provide a lot of great material and we try to use as much as possible. Maintenance Apart from dusting the coffee table, no real maintenance is required.