Round ash or alder tree slice, lacquered – B-grade

Your guests are already seated, the cheese is ready – and instead of a plate, you reach for a round bark-edge board with its natural bark rim. The ash or alder tree slice instantly brings something warm and rustic to the table, as if made for your ploughman's spread. As lacquered B-grade stock, you get this serving board at a particularly good price – with small marks that let the natural material keep its character.

What changes for you

• Your table looks more inviting without much decorating. That's because the natural bark edge sets each board apart from any other mat or base.
• Serve cheese, ham or bread straight from the board – the light, smoothly sanded and lacquered surface shows everything off appetisingly.
• After your meal, simply wipe it over with a slightly damp cloth – the lacquered surface needs no more care than that.
• You'll find the right size for every occasion – from the small slice at approx. 12 cm to the large platter at approx. 38 cm in diameter.
• You save money without compromising on quality – as B-grade stock, the board may show cracks or small marks, but it's still a neatly finished piece of wood.

Why this bark-edge board makes a difference every day

A plate holds the food. A tree slice also tells the story of its tree. The visible grain and the untreated edge bring calm and a natural look to your table, with no extra decoration. Use it as a decorative board on a chest of drawers, as a coaster or as a cheese board at dinner. The wood suits any occasion without needing further decoration.

Material & finish

Each bark-edge board is made of ash or alder wood. It is already dried, sanded smooth and varnished. This gives a very smooth surface with a visible wood texture. It feels pleasant to the touch and is easy to clean. The neat finish means you can enjoy the board for a long time. It is made in the EU. Wood is a purely natural material. Colour, grain and small knots vary from piece to piece. That is exactly what makes each board unique. As a B-grade item, the slice may also show cracks or small spots. The finish – sanded, varnished, smooth – is not affected by this.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: ash or alder wood
• Shape: round, with natural bark edge
• Surface: sanded and lacquered, natural colour
• Board thickness up to 14 cm diameter: 1 cm
• Board thickness for 16–26 cm diameter: 2 cm
• Board thickness for 28–36 cm diameter: 2.5 cm
• All sizes are approximate and may vary by about 1–2 cm
• Condition: B-grade (cracks or small marks possible)
• Made in the EU

How to use your bark-edge board

• At dinner with friends: arrange cheese, grapes and bread on the large tree slice – and the platter is the first thing passed around the table.
• For a hearty snack: serve ham and cold cuts straight from the board – rustic, with no extra crockery needed.
• As a coaster: place a small slice under a teapot or vase – your table stays protected and looks good too.
• In the café or bakery: display pastries and baked goods on the bark-edge boards on the buffet or in the display – your products look lovingly presented and the counter stays tidy.
• At a market stall: combine several sizes and lay out samples on them. Quick to set up, with a uniform display for your customers.
• As a decorative board: place a candle, twigs or fruit on top – and you have a natural decorative base for your sideboard or windowsill.

Good to know about the tree slice

A tree slice is cut across the trunk, so the growth rings and bark edge remain visible – no two cuts are alike. That's exactly why bark-edge boards are so popular for rustic buffets, country-style weddings and displaying produce at the weekly market: every board brings a piece of real tree to the table.

Care & durability

There's not much to do: after use, simply wipe with a slightly damp cloth – the lacquered surface makes it easy. Avoid the dishwasher and prolonged soaking, as wood doesn't like constant moisture. That way your board keeps its smooth surface and natural look for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Wood type: ash or alder, depending on availability
• Sizes available, depending on stock: approx. 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 and 38 cm diameter
• Contents: one round bark-edge board in the size of your choice
• Please note: B-grade, cracks or small marks possible; dimensions may vary by around 1–2 cm

Frequently asked questions

What does B-grade mean for this bark-edge board? The board may show cracks or small marks. You still get a neatly finished, good-quality product – at a lower price.

Does every board look the same? No, every board is unique. Wood is a purely natural material: shade, grain and small knots vary with every tree slice.

How do I care for the board? Simply wipe it with a slightly damp cloth – the smooth, lacquered surface is easy to clean this way.

Are the stated dimensions exact? The sizes are approximate and may vary by around 1–2 cm – a natural feature of real tree slices.

How thick are the boards? Up to 14 cm in diameter they are 1 cm thick, from 16 to 26 cm in diameter 2 cm, and from 28 cm in diameter 2.5 cm.

In the end, it's not about a wooden slice with a bark edge. It's about the moment you set the platter on the table and your guests admire the board first – and then tuck in. Just choose the size that suits your table – at Bütic you'll find the bark-edge board in everything from a small coaster to a large serving platter.