Bertu Home's Burnt Wood Stump takes the same 18th-century Japanese shou sugi ban technique — charring solid wood with fire to preserve and darken it — and carries it to its fullest, deepest black. Hand-sculpted in Ohio from a solid trunk of red cedar, it reads as a sculptural, high-contrast statement piece rather than a subtle accent, organic modern furniture with real weight in a room. Each one is burned by hand until fully charred, then sealed in a clear commercial-grade finish.
Use it as a nightstand, a stool, or grouped for a larger architectural table — it holds its own next to a chair, a sofa, or a bathtub. Every stump is a solid trunk of red cedar, hand sawed, sanded, and burned to full char, with even the bark hand-chipped and sanded to honor each tree's markings. These are real tree stumps: natural movement and cracking are part of the character, and no two pieces are exactly alike.
Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase!
These are hand sculpted from our family to yours! See how we do it here.
Our stumps are now kiln dried! This process helps with major cracking, moisture issues, and bugs!
important information about our stumps
1. Please unpack your stump immediately and leave it out of any packaging. These are real pieces of wood and need to breathe!
2. The shou sugi ban finish is delicate. We try our best to put an extra thick coat of finish on the product, but we will not be held liable for damages on walls or furniture if finish chips exposing black.
3. For OUTDOOR stumps : Though these are kiln dried and the wood can be used outdoors, sometimes when they arrive in different climates, humidity levels adjust and can affect the finish on top. We see this more often in direct sunlight. We do our very best and continue to make sure there are no issues, but we can not control climate. Solid wood and the elements are unpredictable and we will not be liable. The great thing about these logs is you can always sand them down and refinish.
4. Wood naturally moves. These are solid pieces and for that reason, they are prone to cracking. You may get more cracks or bigger cracks in the first few weeks as the wood acclimates to its new home and climate.
5. These stump tables have nylon glides (feet) underneath not only to make them easier to move around (they are heavy!), but also so there is nice air flow to the wood. The air flow is most effective on hard flooring. If you put these on rugs or carpeting, we suggest checking on the underside of your stump periodically to prevent any issues.
6. We are not liable for any damages to property or people. If you have any concerns or questions you need to discuss, please write or call. We are always available, honest, and transparent about our products. Thank you and I hope you love these!
specs
Period/Model: New; Organic Modern
Specs: Red Cedar, Commercial Grade Finish
dimensions
H: 15", 18", 21", 24"
W: 15" (give or take)
pricing
15" : $675
18" : $725
21" : $775
24" : $825
shipping
These cutie-pies ship FedEx. From the time of purchase, please allow 3-5 weeks for production. Shipping time varies dependent on location.
payment
Orders are paid in full at checkout, which commits your piece into production. Because every piece is made to order, 50% of the order is non-refundable.
returns
Because every piece is made to order, we cannot offer general returns — but if there is a fault with your piece, we will put it right. Beyond that, talk to us. We would rather find a way to help someone who trusted us with a commission than point at a policy. Where a return is agreed, return shipping is paid by the customer.
