Domestic, Exotic, & Burl Flexible Wood Veneer Made in the USA.
Domestic, Exotic, & Burl Flexible Wood Veneer Made in the USA.
French Burl—the highly figured expression of European Walnut (Juglans regia)—is globally recognized as one of the most prestigious decorative surfaces in existence. Our French Burl veneer sheets are harvested from the root burls and trunk outgrowths of old-growth European timber, resulting in a mesmerizing tapestry of tight "eye" clusters, deep swirls, and dark, smoky mineral tracks.
Unlike its American counterparts, French Burl often exhibits a more refined, "tight" figure with a color palette that leans toward warm amber, honey, and deep charcoal browns. These wood veneer sheets represent the ultimate intersection of natural rarity and old-world elegance.
Due to its incredible visual density and high value, French Burl wood veneer sheets are primarily used for focal points and high-prestige accents:
High-End Furniture Inlays: The definitive choice for "book-matched" table tops, cabinet doors, and headboards in luxury residential design.
Luxury Automotive & Aviation: Frequently specified for the interior trim of the world's finest vehicles and private aircraft, where a sense of heritage is required.
Bespoke Musical Instruments: A premier selection for high-end piano cabinetry and custom guitar tops, offering both structural stability and a one-of-a-kind aesthetic.
Architectural Statement Walls: Ideal for small-scale feature panels in executive boardrooms, elevator cabs, and luxury hospitality lobbies.
Working with Burl requires a higher degree of material expertise. We ensure our French Burl meets the rigorous demands of master craftsmen:
Hand-Selected Figure Density: We sort our French Burl to ensure every sheet contains a high concentration of clusters and swirls, minimizing "dead" or flat areas.
Superior Lay-Flat Processing: Natural burls are inherently stressed; our sheets are specially processed and backed to ensure they stay flat and bond reliably to your substrate.
Exceptional Finish Clarity: The fine grain of European Walnut Burl is exceptionally receptive to high-gloss lacquers and hand-rubbed oil finishes, which enhance the "3D" depth of the figure.
Versatile Sizes & Backers: Available in various dimensions (per current flitch availability) with 10-mil paper, 22.2-mil Bubble-Free (BFV) for a mirror-smooth finish, or 3M™ PSA (Peel-and-Stick) for high-efficiency application.
Botanical Name: Juglans regia
Common Names: French Burl, European Walnut Burl, Circassian Walnut
Visual Profile: Intense Swirls, Clusters, and "Eyes"
Color Profile: Amber, Honey, and Deep Smoky Brown
Backing Choices: 10-mil, 22.2-mil BFV, 3M™ PSA
Sustainably Sourced: Responsibly harvested from European timber stocks
