Timeworn’s name says it all: they know wood.

They’re wood people, it’s what they do. It’s at their feet, in their hands and the scent is in the air!

While Timeworn works with many different types of wood to manufacture solid restaurant table tops, no wood is more prevalent than walnut.  In fact, almost 40 percent of all the restaurant table tops made by Timeworn use walnut in some form.

So, what is it about walnut that makes it so popular year after year?  For that answer, it’s necessary to look to the wood itself as well as the table top styles that are being made.

As a native hardwood, walnut is very dimensionally stable and durable; it has been used for centuries in carving, furniture making and millwork applications.

Natural walnut characteristically has rich color in varying shades of brown and primarily displays a straight grain with occasional wavy or curving grain.

Walnut is favored by woodworkers for its ease of gluing and sanding as well as its ability to hold stain and finish.

Yes, those are great wood facts, but what does that mean for the table tops Timeworn is making?

For starters, all of the walnut lumber used is sourced from Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri so Timeworn can proudly say the Walnut tops, along with everything else they make, are a product of the United States.

Second, the lumber is meticulously kiln dried for a period of three weeks. The process of kiln drying the wood to a low and consistent moisture content is vital to preparing the lumber for manufacturing and eventual interior use.

Lastly, Timeworn specifically chooses a rustic grade of walnut to provide the best mix of heart and sapwood.

The sapwood is creamy white while the heartwood is light brown to dark chocolate with occasional purplish casts and dark streaks.  The combination of heart and sapwood gives the tops excellent color and grain variation.

Timeworn has established distinct product styles that highlight the natural beauty and characteristics of walnut.

From rustic to modern, there is a top for every restaurant style.  Here is a look at some of our walnut options:

Butcher Block Walnut

Narrow 3/4″ wide planks, sanded smooth, full plank ends

Colors: Original, Chocolate, Merlot, Smoke

Used often in modern or contemporary style interiors.  Popular with sushi restaurants.

Breadboard Walnut

Mix of 1-1/2″ to 2″ wide planks, sanded smooth, 3″ breadboard ends

Colors: Original, Chocolate, Merlot

Used often in traditional style interiors.  Popular with fine dining restaurants.

Distressed Walnut

Mix of 1-1/2″ to 2″ wide planks, hand-applied distressed texture, full plank ends

Colors: Natural (lightly stained to enhance character marks)

Used often in transitional style interiors.  Popular with casual restaurants/bars.

Rustic Patina Walnut

Mix of 1-1/2″ to 2″ wide planks, hand-tooled rustic texture, full plank ends

Colors: Natural (lightly stained to enhance character marks)

Used often in rustic or urban industrial style interiors.  Popular with brew pubs and bars.

Standard Plank Walnut

Mix of 1-1/2″ to 2″ wide planks, sanded smooth, full plank ends

Colors: Original, Chocolate, Merlot, Smoke

Used often in any style interior.  Popular with cafes, bars, and restaurants of all types.

All table top products manufactured by Timeworn are finished with a commercial-quality catalyzed urethane in a matte sheen that is durable and easy to maintain.

To learn more about Timeworn and the walnut restaurant table top options, visit www.www.timewornusa.com or send an email to [email protected] .