110.00 USD
Combining the Japanese technique of charred cedar wood with a modern sense of design, this free-standing wine rack - with a metal "ring" inlay on one face - was made from steel and a solid piece of native Vermont northern white cedar wood. It securely holds four standard 750-ml wine bottles and is ready to ship.
The wine rack you see in these photos is the wine rack you will receive. Besides the aluminum inlay, this rack features a more deeply charred texture than some of my other shou-sugi-ban wine racks. The charcoal texture from the burning process has been left more intact, creating a striking, deep black "crackled" texture, while still exposing some of the subtle reds and browns of the wood in other areas.
While many of my racks have black oxide steel bases, the steel on this rack was sanded and brushed to a "rough polished" raw steel look, harmonizing nicely with the inlaid metail "ring".
The Japanese shou-sugi-ban technique of charring wood is used on outdoor buildings to protect wood from weather and fire, but in this wine rack it adds a depth and complexity of color and highlights the natural texture of grain of this native Vermont wood. The color of the wood changes with perspective and light, looking almost pure black from one angle or warm, deep brown with subtle highlights from another. The technique also increases the textural contrast of the grain, creating ridges that catch the light and cast shadows. To achieve these effects, the wood is burned lightly, brushed, rubbed and often charred again.
The northern white cedar is locally harvested in Vermont. This wine rack has a "rough polished" steel base, adding both stability and a modern look.
After charring, the wood is sealed with my own oil varnish.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 21.5" tall with a 5"x5" steel base. Perfect for display on a counter-top, side board or table.
TURNAROUND TIME: Please allow 1-3 days for processing prior to shipping. Shipping is normally through priority mail unless another service is requested.