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Antiqued French Oak Flooring in Sussex is a wide plank, rustic French oak floor that is a warm red-brown with natural oak undertones. Crafted from 100-year-old fallen French oak sourced from certified managed forests, each plank carries the natural character of slow-grown timber—knots, veins, and surface checking—preserved and elevated through a proprietary 7–10 step oxidation process. This method works within the tannins of the oak to develop a matte patina and depth of color from the inside out, without the use of stains or surface-applied oils. The result is authentic antiqued French oak flooring with permanence, variation, and a quiet, natural elegance suited to luxury interiors. Available in solid and engineered French oak flooring, as well as custom stair treads and Parquet de Versailles patterns, Dorset is produced at a substantial 2.2 cm thickness for architectural scale and long-term durability.
These Antiqued French Oak Floors are not newly manufactured wood made to imitate age, nor reclaimed planks removed from historic structures. They are created from naturally aged oak that has matured over a century before being transformed by hand into finished flooring. Each plank reflects inherent variations in tone, grain pattern, knots, and open cracks—defining characteristics of true extra rustic French oak flooring. The wide plank format amplifies this movement and scale, often incorporating expressive knots and larger cracks that may remain open or be reinforced with hand-forged iron plates. These are not imperfections, but essential elements of authentic antiqued oak floors. Over time, the oxidation process allows the wood to continue developing patina, deepening in richness and complexity—making each installation a living surface that evolves within luxury interiors ranging from classic English and Belgian farmhouse to minimalist and modern spaces.
Available in: Solid, Engineered, Custom Stair Treads and Parquet de Versailles Pattern
Thickness for both Solid and Engineered: 2.2 cm
Grade: Extra Rustic
Surface Texture: Weathered and distressed surface, rounded edges, saw marks, open cracks and knots unfilled. Due to old oak growth, expect a weathered and distressed surface texture with open cracks. Some of the open cracks can be covered with hand-forged iron plates.
Edges: Rounded, Double Grooves on the Two Long Sides + False Tongues, End Squared.
