Wild Olive Coffee Table

Description
This coffee table is crafted from Greek wild olive, a wood with nearly a millennium of history. The timber comes from 800–900 year old olive trees that were felled after the devastating 2018 fires in Greece. Instead of being lost, the logs were planked in Greece and shipped to South Africa, where they have been carefully hand-finished into a piece that celebrates both resilience and beauty.

The grain of wild olive is unlike any other — a striking interplay of golden hues and rich browns, highlighted by natural burn marks left by the fire. Each table is entirely unique, with live edges that preserve the raw character of the tree. Paired with sculptural slatted cylinder bases or a custom base design, this coffee table becomes a statement of craftsmanship, history, and renewal.

Specifications

Wood: Solid wild olive (Greek origin, salvaged from 2018 fires)

Age of timber: 800–900 years old

Dimensions: 1420 × 700 × 375 mm (L × W × H)

Finish: Hand-sanded, natural oil & beeswax

Edges: Live edge with visible fire-scorch markings

Base: Slatted cylinders (standard) or custom base on request

Origin: Logs planked in Greece, crafted in South Africa

Sustainability: Reclaimed timber, no living trees were felled

Care: Wipe with a soft damp cloth; reapply natural wood oil or wax occasionally to maintain luster