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The Helmsley Board

£140.00 1 in stock — ready to ship

A substantial striped edge-grain board with dark walnut bands, pale timber lines, juice groove and 4 cm depth.

Timbers
Oak & Walnut
Oak · Walnut
Specifications
Dimensions
43.5 x 26 x 4 cm
Weight
3.05 kg
Grain
Long-grain stripe pattern in pale and dark timber
Finish
Food-safe oil
Construction
Edge-grain
Made in
Selby, North Yorkshire
  • Ships to Great Britain & Northern Ireland.
  • In stock — dispatched within 2 working days.
  • Gifts welcome — add a note at checkout. No prices in the box.
  • 12-month workmanship warranty — we'll repair or replace.
  • Easy returns within 14 days — details.
About this piece

The Helmsley is the boldest long-grain piece in this group, with dark walnut bands running the length of the board and pale strips giving it a clean, graphic rhythm. The design reads strongly from across a kitchen but stays orderly up close.

It is also the heaviest of this batch, just over 3 kg, so it feels planted for prep and carving. A juice groove, eased edges, recessed grips and rubber feet make the board practical as well as striking, suited to a counter where it can stay out between uses.

The timbers
European Oak
Quercus robur · Germany

Pale gold, open-grained, and built for work - the classic European bench timber.

A pale honey-gold hardwood that deepens beautifully with age and oil. European Oak is strong, open-grained, and famously durable, long used in furniture, joinery, beams, and hard-working surfaces across Europe. Best for chopping boards and pieces that need to feel solid, practical, and made for real everyday use.

Black Walnut
Juglans nigra · North America

A dark, temperamental timber - quiet under oil, dramatic under light.

A deep chocolate-brown hardwood that develops warmer, sometimes violet undertones when oiled. Black Walnut is slightly softer than oak, with a richer, more expressive grain that makes it especially suited to serving boards, bowls, and pieces meant to be looked at as well as used. Durable enough for regular use, but prized just as much for its depth, contrast, and the way it ages beautifully.

Care instructions

Wash by hand with mild soap and warm water. Towel dry straight away and stand the board on edge until fully dry.

Do not soak, dishwash, or leave beside direct heat. Re-oil when the surface starts to look dry; for regular use, every 4-8 weeks is a sensible rhythm.

Shipping & returns

We ship to Great Britain & Northern Ireland; shipping is calculated at checkout. Each piece is packed in a recycled card box. Made-to-order items can be returned within 14 days unless they've been used; bespoke commissions are non-returnable. Returns are easy — write to us first.

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