Wine Barrel Wall Art Made from retired French Wine Barrels. 100% Recycled + Ready to Ship! 120222-15

One of the perks to being a full time artist is I get to drink on the job and create all new art from my subconscious. I designed and built this for me.

This was one of my experiments and she came out fabulous! One of a kind and signed by the artist, me!

I managed to purchase several large French wine tanks and the wood is incredible, old growth oak from central France. Here is a great story to these barrels:

"Most of the wood used for barrels comes from central France. These are the forest lands planted by Louis XIV, who wanted high-quality hardwood to build ships for the French navy. To this day, the best oak comes from this area. “This is an early example of forestry management,” explains Rodrigo.

The French government owns 40% of all forested land, including the original tracts planted by Louis XIV. Once a year, various areas are put on auction and companies, like Sylvain, bid on them. It’s a complicated, bureaucratic process. And very expensive. Half the cost of a barrel is in the purchase of timber – or around €400 for raw timber alone, since the cost of a finished barrel is €700-€1,000.

And its no joke, the grain is amazing so I took one piece of the barrel and thinly cut it so you ca see the gran move across the wood. I've never seen anything like it.

This has been in my office for years and it's time to find her a new home with someone who will love her as I do.

I dried the oak for a year, kiln dried it before I sanded and finished with 3 coats of clear UV sealer to protect it for a lifetime of use.

Can be hung on the wall vertically or horizontally. Either way it will add a touch of wine country to your home and display your wine with authenticity.

Modern and chic yet wonderfully rustic. Completely made from recycled materials and stylishly sexy.

INCLUDES: 1 x Art piece pictured, all hanging hardware plus extra goodies from the shop, my treat!

DIMENSIONS: Approx. 19" tall x 25" wide x 1" deep.

MATERIALS: Retired French Wine Barrel.

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Enjoy!

It’s pretty amazing what happens in our shop. Thanks for visiting!

Michael

All our products are exquisitely handcrafted, using 100% recycled materials. They are singular creations that are not factory-made or mass produced. Our highly skilled artisans do their best to ensure that each item resembles the photos as closely as possible, however there may be very slight variations or natural imperfections in the materials which is what make each piece of a handmade product charming and unique. The pictures are of the art you will receive, she's awesome!!!!