Petrified Wood
Petrified wood is the fossilization of ancient plants from tens to hundreds of millions of years ago. There are many from the Mesozoic era (approximately 250 million to 66 million years ago) and the early Cenozoic era (approximately 66 million to several million years ago), and they are used academically as a clue to understanding the past. The plants from that time were different from those that exist today, and were mainly giant ferns and gymnosperms such as ginkgo cycads.

Fallen trees are quickly buried in soil and volcanic ash, and decomposition is slow in an oxygen-deprived environment. During this time, groundwater seeps into the wood, depositing minerals such as silicon dioxide (silica) inside each cell. Over time, the organic matter of the wood is completely lost, and instead, only the minerals are replaced in a way that precisely replicates the structure of wood. This results in the creation of "silicified wood," which has the appearance of wood but is completely stone inside.

No two pieces are alike <br>It usually takes millions to tens of millions of years for petrified wood to form. It is then pushed to the surface of the earth by crustal movement or erosion, or is worn away by surface sediments, and becomes visible to the naked eye. Famous petrified wood producing areas include Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona, USA, as well as Madagascar, Argentina, and China.

Its greatest attraction is its mysterious patterns. The colors are incredibly complex, as the reactions change depending on the components, and no two pieces of this mysterious pattern are the same. If you look closely, you can faintly see what look like tree rings, and you'll never tire of staring at it as you picture the landscape when this tree grew. Depending on the mineral components, some have a variety of colors, including red, yellow, blue, and purple, conveying traces of ancient life to the present day.

The appeal of OAK
OAK Petrified Wood is the first petrified wood interior specialty store in Japan. From large interior items such as coffee tables and stools to relatively small items such as bookends and trays, carefully selected items are delivered from the production area. Contrary to the lightness of the appearance, you will be surprised at its weight when you actually pick it up. At first glance, it has a natural atmosphere like natural wood, but the unique expression that has a cool inorganic appearance like marble is unique to petrified wood. It gives an organic accent to a simple space and goes well with high-class atmospheres and heavy materials, so it has been attracting attention as an interior in Europe for the past 10 years. OAK Petrified Wood, which has the concept of "Unearth the Beauty Buried in Time," is sending out a charm that matches modern spaces in terms of both the times and trends.