Oval wood slice, ash or alder, sanded – seconds

Your guests are seated, the cheese is cut, the bread smells wonderful – and instead of a plate, you put an oval wood slice with natural bark on the table. Suddenly a simple spread looks lovingly prepared, with no effort at all. This sanded serving board in ash or alder is made for moments like these – sold as seconds with small cosmetic flaws, but full of character.

What changes for you

• Your table looks more inviting without you having to decorate much – because the natural bark and visible grain speak for themselves.
• You can arrange cheese, ham or fruit quickly and neatly on the smooth-sanded, light surface.
• You get a true one-off for your table – because every wood slice has grown just the way the tree intended.
• You save money without giving up on natural character – as seconds, the board costs less, and small cracks or patches of chipped bark tell a story rather than getting in the way.
• You'll find the right size for every purpose – from a small decorative board to a large platter for the buffet.

Why this wood slice makes a difference every day

A piece of real wood on the table changes the mood. It brings calm and a natural feel to the room, where smooth plates can look interchangeable. Whether it's breakfast for two, dinner with friends or the shop counter: on the tree slice, everything you serve stands out from plain porcelain. And because no two boards are alike, your table has something that doesn't exist a second time.

Material & finish

The board is made from ash or alder wood and produced in the EU to a clean, careful standard of workmanship. The light, sanded surface with visible wood texture feels pleasantly smooth and lets the natural grain shine. Good to know: these are seconds – small hairline cracks, sometimes larger cracks or patches of chipped bark may occur. Together with the natural shape, it's exactly these marks that make every board a one-off from a genuine natural product, not a defect.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: ash or alder wood
• Shape: oval, with natural bark around the edge
• Surface: natural, sanded
• Length and width: approximate dimensions, the length may vary by around 1–3 cm
• Boards up to 38 cm long: variation of approx. 1–3 cm possible
• Boards from 40 to 100 cm long: variation of approx. 1–4 cm possible
• Board thickness for 11–31 cm length: 1 cm
• Board thickness for 35 cm and 38 cm length: 1.5 cm
• Board thickness for 40–70 cm length: 2 cm
• Board thickness for 80–100 cm length: 2.5 cm
• Quality: seconds (B-grade) with possible cracks or chipped bark
• Made in the EU

How to use your wood slice

• For an evening spread: arrange cheese, ham and bread straight on the wood – and a quick meal becomes a cosy moment at the table.
• When friends come round: serve fruit or pastries on the large slice – your guests will help themselves before you've even sat down.
• As a decorative board on a sideboard or windowsill: add a candle and a few twigs – and the corner instantly feels more homely.
• In a café, bakery or at the weekly market: display your goods on wood instead of plastic – the counter looks more natural, and the display is set up in seconds.
• For catering or a buffet, combine several sizes. This gives you a rustic, uniform arrangement without any extra decoration.

Good to know about ash and alder

Ash is traditionally considered one of the toughest native woods and was once used for tool handles and sports equipment. It's exactly this robustness that pays off in everyday use when the board is regularly in action as a serving board or base.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: after use, simply wipe with a damp cloth and leave to dry thoroughly. Avoid the dishwasher and long soaking – that way the wood and bark stay beautiful for a long time, and you'll enjoy your one-off for years.

Variants & what's included

• Available in various sizes from approx. 11 to 100 cm long
• Type of wood: ash or alder
• Quality: seconds (B-grade)
• Every board is a natural product and varies individually in shape, grain and colour
• Decorations and food shown are not included

Frequently asked questions

What does seconds mean for this board? These are second-quality boards: small hairline cracks, sometimes larger cracks or patches of chipped bark may be present. This doesn't affect their use as a serving or decorative board.

Are the dimensions exact? No, they are approximate. For boards up to 38 cm long, the variation can be around 1–3 cm; for 40 to 100 cm long, around 1–4 cm – every board has grown naturally and is therefore unique.

What wood is the board made from? Ash or alder, natural and sanded, made in the EU.

Does every board look the same? No – shape, grain, shades of colour and the line of the bark differ from slice to slice. That's exactly what makes each piece a one-off.

In the end, it's not about a slice of wood with bark. It's about the moment you put the spread on the table and everyone pauses for a second because it simply looks so inviting. Just choose the size that suits your table at Bütic – the wood will take care of the rest.