Awakened to new life - mushrooms create natural wonders

  • #Furnier

A good 6 years ago, some beech trees were felled in the Black Forest forest area. One of the felled trunks was forgotten by the forestry workers when it was taken away and left lying around.

Over time, flora and fauna set about reclaiming the trunk for the forest.  Fungal spores have spread throughout the trunk over the years and begun to decompose. Insects also took a liking to the beech and left wild feeding trails in the trunk.

By chance, the imposing trunk was rediscovered several years later and offered to us. Some of the decomposition process was already far advanced and the wood seemed to be very rotten. However, when cutting a large part of it, one could see that a beautiful marbling had developed in the trunk.

The result is impressive. About 1'000 m2 of artistically grained truffle beech with a unique pattern on the veneer leaves were created after slicing. The black veins form the demarcation lines caused by the fungi. An incredibly expressive whim of nature!

The unique piece is now looking for an exceptional project, be it in upscale interior design, in an exclusive kitchen or in yacht and aircraft outfitting.

Contact: Tobias Scherg

 

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