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Here, nothing unnecessary — only the accuracy of a shape, the subtlety of a shade, and the texture of wood under your hand.
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The Atelier of Travers
Here, everything comes to life
L’Atelier de Travers was born from a double heritage: that of design and that of wood.
I wanted to bring these two worlds together by founding this cabinetmaking workshop on the land of my native hamlet: Travers.
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The Travers Workshop Boutique
A chance to treat yourself
This is where all our creations are available for purchase: unique pieces, imagined, designed, and handcrafted in our workshop.
Shipping is fast and carefully handled, using custom-made transport crates.
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The Woodshop Blog
Let’s talk about wood
The blog is a space where passion, craftsmanship, and authenticity come together.
Through our articles, discover the wood species, the techniques, and the finishing products we use. In short, a behind-the-scenes look at how our new creations are made.
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Ceylon Satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia)Read more ...Ceylon satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia) is a precious wood valued for its golden-yellow colour with subtle brown...
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Rio Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra)Rio rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) is one of the most prestigious and sought-after woods in the world, renowned for the...Read more ...
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Ceylon Satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia)Ceylon satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia) is a precious wood valued for its golden-yellow colour with subtle brown...Read more ...
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Burl WoodBurl wood is a natural outgrowth formed by dormant buds, creating a swirling and shimmering figure highly prized in...Read more ...
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Wenge (Millettia laurentii)Wenge (Millettia laurentii) is an African exotic wood with a very dark brown colour. Dense, stable and highly...Read more ...
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Curly Wood (Fiddleback)Curly wood shows regular waves that create shifting reflections. This figure comes from fibres that undulate...Read more ...
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Curly Wood (Fiddleback)Curly wood shows regular waves that create shifting reflections. This figure comes from fibres that undulate...Read more ...
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Burl WoodBurl wood is a natural outgrowth formed by dormant buds, creating a swirling and shimmering figure highly prized in...Read more ...
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Rio Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra)Rio rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) is one of the most prestigious and sought-after woods in the world, renowned for the...Read more ...
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Ceylon Satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia)Ceylon satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia) is a precious wood valued for its golden-yellow colour with subtle brown...Read more ...
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Wenge (Millettia laurentii)Wenge (Millettia laurentii) is an African exotic wood with a very dark brown colour. Dense, stable and highly...Read more ...
Burl Wood
Burl wood is a natural outgrowth from the trunk or roots, caused by the uncontrolled proliferation of dormant buds beneath the bark. Instead of developing into branches, these buds remain embedded in the wood and form a mass of twisted, interwoven fibres, creating a lively, irregular pattern. When cut, the burl reveals a figure of “eyes” or swirling motifs, often shimmering, giving the wood a highly sought-after three-dimensional depth.
Not all species produce burls. Their formation depends on both biological factors (species, genetics) and environmental factors (stress, injury, frost, fungi, insects). Some species naturally tend to produce them, while others almost never do. Among the best-known are walnut burl, elm burl, poplar burl, amboyna burl and thuya burl, as well as rarer examples from ash, alder, maple, birch, olive and oak. More occasionally, species like mahogany, plane tree, myrtle or rosewood can also develop burls.
In fine woodworking, burl is considered one of the most precious wood figures. Its aesthetic value depends on the fineness of the pattern, the density of the “eyes”, the depth of its chatoyance and its natural colour. Some burls—especially thuya or amboyna—are extremely prized but also fragile and difficult to veneer, which increases their rarity and value. European burls, such as walnut, elm or poplar burl, are commonly used for furniture panels, dashboard veneers, jewellery boxes and traditional furniture, while exotic burls are mainly used in luxury marquetry and art furniture.
Thus, the burl—far from being an unsightly anomaly—is a spectacular manifestation of nature, transformed by the artisan into a material of exceptional beauty, combining complexity, refinement and rarity.
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