Herringbone in warm reclaimed oak, seen from directly above, The Parisian Collection

Herringbone in warm reclaimed oak, seen at an angle on a grey background, The Parisian Collection

Hand-drawn workshop plan of the herringbone pattern, with blocks laid at 45 degrees and a single 58 by 398 mm block, The Parisian Collection

The Parisian Collection Herringbone - Warm Oak

Starting Price:
£195.00
(+ VAT) per m2
Sample Price:
£45.00

Description
Slender blocks of reclaimed European oak, 58 mm wide and 398 mm long, sit close in this herringbone, each one graded by hand and made to order in our Cheshire workshop. It is shown here in a warm oak tone.Knots and small dark marks stay in the wood, because oak that has genuinely aged carries a subtle character only time can give. Fine, irregular shadow gaps and the slightest variation in block height give the floor its soft, broken play of light. The same slender stock makes our chevron and panels, so one floor can carry its pattern from room to room.Available solid or engineered, on request. The engineered platform suits underfloor heating. The starting price is for unfinished oak, and we finish every floor to order.
Custom Made Samples
Compare construction, tone, patina and texture. Feeling the wood in your hand reveals the true character and quality of each surface. Our bespoke samples are made to order, with sizes varying around 25 × 30 cm. Sample purchases are redeemable as credit against flooring orders and are otherwise non-refundable. Please allow 3–8 working days for preparation.

The Parisian Collection

It all starts in the farmlands of Europe, where years of sun and rain have aged the surface of the wood, shaped the grain and created a natural patina. This reclaimed oak, aged circa 50 years, is graded by hand into long, slender pieces for traditional parquet and panel designs, and it continues the tradition of the floors in the grand homes and apartments of Paris.

Hand-Crafted in Cheshire

Each board is split to reveal its weathered outer face and the oak within, then calibrated to a deliberate tolerance. The surface stays roughly 70 per cent flat and 30 per cent skip-sawn, so light moves across the floor once it is installed, and gentle hand sanding keeps the patina of many years of weathering. Reclaimed floors are deliberate, and not perfect by design.