Butcher Block Kitchen Carts

Description

These butcher block carts are the perfect combination of beauty, uniqueness and functionality. The 5 inch-thick end grain blocks are gentle on knife blades while standing up under the heaviest butchering applications. With a variety of configurations available to meet your design aesthetic, these carts make for an exquisite centerpiece in any designer kitchen. The butcher blocks and wood bases are made from FSC-certified teak from our sustainable plantations. Available with or without wheels, this cart enables you to have a portable or stationary cart in your kitchen, depending on your choice.

Features

• Heirloom quality
• Add a unique, distinctive and functional feature to any kitchen
• Solid construction for a natural durability
• Manufactured from plantation teak grown and is FSC-certified
• End grain construction is preferred by chefs for being gentle on knife blades
• Available with wheels to make serving easy in any room of the house
• Dimensions: 36"H x 30"L x 24 1/2"W
• Block Depth: 5"

Setup/Care

Regular washing with soapy water and the occasional application of mineral oil will keep your new butcher block healthy and functional for years to come.

Reviews

Craftsmanship

he fundamental difference is in the harvesting – or thinning - young teak trees on our plantations to make room for other trees to grow to maturity. These younger trees have a greater proportion of lighter sapwood than mature teak trees and this fact accounts for the distinctive contrast with the darker heartwood. In terms of strength and durability young teak is essentially the same as mature teak. Rather than burning the thinnings or sending them off to Asia by the container-load, we’ve found a way to mill these smaller logs and turn them into the beautiful products you see here.

In light of the fact that sources of indigenous mature teak in places like Myanmar (Burma) and Indonesia have been largely depleted by both legal and illegal logging, future supplies of teak will come almost entirely from plantations. Given this reality, it is important to note that not all plantation teak is of the same quality. Some plantations receive too much rainfall or are artificially irrigated. Others don’t receive the proper nutrients from the soil and must be fertilized. Our manufacturer carefully chooses the location of our plantations to match the precipitation levels and soil conditions found in the world’s most renowned teak growing regions. The result is slow grown teak with a dense grain that comes very close to matching the structural and aesthetic characteristics of old-growth teak.

Summary

The grandest of tropical hardwoods, teak is valued for its durability, sophisticated look and resistance to the elements. Proteak’s densely rich and finely crafted teak wood products provide lasting satisfaction with minimal care. Proteak Renewable Forestry began its commercial operations in 2006 following six successful years of operation as a forestry company along Mexico’s Pacific coast. During those six years, Proteak transformed itself into the major grower of teak in Mexico and one of the largest in the western hemisphere.