Wood
Premium woods with artisanal character
To us, there is no material as timeless and well-loved as wood. Perhaps it’s because of its human qualities; we identify with its ability to breathe and move, its various moods, its character that gradually changes and deepens with time. Like wine, a good wood improves with age, assuming richer tones and a softer feel over the years.
Why choose wood?
As an interior flooring element, wood is in a league of its own. It takes beautifully to all kinds of treatment – staining, smoking, carbonising, colouring – adding to its already vast range of personalities. It is extremely durable, easy to maintain and water-resistant, while offering excellent acoustic and insulating advantages. And it can be laid in all kinds of styles – from traditional planks to herringbone, chevron, and even more complex variations.
The nobility of oak
Our indoor wood collections are made exclusively from genuine oak, a magnificent tree that ages with unparalleled grace, resulting in incredible durability and timeless beauty. By using both European and Mongolian oak – always responsibly sourced – we can offer a wide variation of styles and personalities.
A responsible choice
At Waw, we have the greatest of respect for the trees we use for our wood. We are strict in ensuring that they come from responsibly managed, legally felled forests, and we use intelligent technology to make the most out of each tree and to reduce our environmental impact. Our certifications include FSC, PEFC, EUTR, and Chain of Custody.
Our wood floor collections
Urban
Minimalist and clean-cut with unique patina
Our Urban collection offers a more contemporary,
timeless and clean-cut alternative to the Vintage ranges,
ideal for those in search of a more minimalist look.
Here, we use Mongolian oak trees that have been allowed to grow huge over the decades, enabling us to create generously sized planks that replicate the look and feel of antique flooring.
The Urban collection features a wide range of colours and tones, from natural hues and daylight whites to subtle greys and rich browns. As with all our Wood products, we offer an extensive selection of artisanal treatments – for instance distressing, staining and special protective oils – to achieve a unique, exquisite patina that deepens with time. Boards are available in aged and non-aged versions, where the former’s knots and dents add personality and charm.
Vintage
Minimalist and clean-cut with unique patina
Our Vintage collection is all about the stories that can be told through wood. Here, every piece of wood carries its own history, with hand scratches, scars and stains that have been carefully applied to deliver a truly unique, rustic look.
All of our Vintage ranges are made from European oak, a wood that is full of character and expressive potential.
In addition to its beautiful cathedral grain, distinctive knots
and exquisite patterns, it readily lends itself to our exclusive range of artisanal treatments: ageing, tumbling, hand brushing and scraping, saw cuts and marks, stains and scratches. Most of these finishes are applied by hand and allowed to air dry, to enhance the authentic look and feel that Vintage is known for.
If only our Vintage ranges could speak – just imagine the stories they would tell.