Black oak is an extremely rare and exclusive wood that is created as a result of natural processes lasting hundreds or even thousands of years. It is oak wood that has been in water for a long time - in rivers, swamps, peat bogs or lakes. In this environment, the wood gradually becomes saturated with minerals and tannins, which leads to its characteristic darkening. The color of black oak can range from deep brown to almost pitch black, and its intensity depends on the age and conditions in which the wood was stored.
Black oak is exceptionally valued in carpentry and artistic crafts due to its rarity, beautiful appearance and unique properties. Due to its age and difficulty in obtaining, it is also one of the most expensive types of wood. It is sometimes called "Polish ebony".
Its structure remains compact, but it is more susceptible to processing than fresh oak wood. It is silky smooth to the touch, and after polishing it gains a noble shine. Due to its exceptional aesthetics and unique character, black oak is used in luxury carpentry, artistic crafts, violin-making and for the production of exclusive furniture and decorations.
Due to its rarity and the way it is created, black oak is one of the most expensive and desirable types of wood. Some call it "Polish ebony", although unlike classic ebony, its color is not uniform, but interwoven with natural patterns and color nuances.
