Winemakers can only use oak barrels for 3 to 5 vintages. Apparently the chemical properties of the oak itself affect the color, flavor, and texture of the wine in the wine-making process. Over time many of the oak properties get “leached” out of the barrel and after 3 to 5 vintages the barrel is ready to be discarded.

Stil Novo Design steps in and turns this unfortunate waste into many beautiful “green” ideas. They create eco-friendly elegant home decor, custom furniture & “green” gift ideas made with/from recycled solid white oak French wine barrels. They are a family business dedicated to creating the finest woodcrafts, specialty pieces & custom furniture. Every piece is one-of-a-kind and hand-crafted. This is old world integrity at its finest.

You can visit their Etsy page here.