Antique wood beams & mantels salvaged from barns and factories are living testaments to the craftsmanship of bygone eras, infusing homes and businesses with an unparalleled sense of character and charm.
Each beam and mantel bears the scars of time, showcasing the rugged beauty of the weathered grain and the natural imperfections that tell a story of generations past.
These massive pieces of wood originally served as structural supports in barns and factory floors. Today, they serve as much more than just architectural elements. Our reclaimed wood beams and mantels are living relics that enrich spaces with a legacy of artistry and enduring beauty.
Real Antique Wood offers beams and mantels in two primary styles – hand-hewn and rough-sawn. The hand-hewn and rough-sawn techniques used to build these beams a century ago adds character that cannot be found in new wood.
If antique wood beams or mantels are the charming nod to the past your space deserves, contact us below today!
Infuse character and a sense of history into your home or business with beautiful antique wood beams or mantels. Real Antique Wood’s rustic wood beams and fireplace mantels are reclaimed from barns and factories that served their purposes long ago. You can use these antique wood beams to provide structure and beauty inside your house, whether you have a rustic cabin in the woods, an industrial loft, or a modern luxury residence that could use a pop of old-time character.
How to Use Antique Wood Beams and Mantels
Reclaimed wood beams can serve many purposes. Take a look at the following ideas, and then picture rustic wood gracing your own New Jersey or New York home.
Ceiling Beams
Antique wood beams can add structure to a ceiling while giving the room a cottage feel. Whether the wood beams are hand-hewn, resawn, or rough-sawn, they can liven up a plain room with honesty, charm, and depth. Ceiling beams are ideal for living rooms and kitchens, where they can support lighting, if needed. Hotels, restaurants, and other commercial spaces can also achieve an attractive historical look with antique wood ceiling beams.
Fireplace Mantels
The fireplace mantel is the focal point in many homes. Some reclaimed wood mantels have a rough, authentic finish, while others can be more sophisticated to match a precise aesthetic. When it comes to important pieces like these, we make sure the sizing and finish are exactly right to suit your space and lifestyle.
Accent Features
If you love the look of reclaimed wood beams, we encourage you to think outside the box. Consider using these beams for other things besides mantels and ceilings. Imagine being the owner of a unique bar made of antique wood. Complement your fireplace mantel with matching shelving. Adorn your entryway with true rustic charm.
Beams can be distressed to highlight their long history, resawn for a smoother finish, cut to the exact size needed, stained, painted, and more. We are antique wood beam experts with years of experience creating stunning looks for incredible spaces.
Choose Sustainability
When you choose to decorate with real antique wood beams, you are reducing your environmental footprint. Using reclaimed lumber is a sustainable approach to interior design, and it adds eco-value to your home or business.
Find Inspiration from Our Projects
Our projects range from New Jersey houses to luxury hotels in New York. We can talk about our work all day, but seeing the antique wood beams for yourself could spark the inspiration your home or business needs!
Custom Ceiling Beams and Side Table
Check out the exposed, long ceiling beams in this Summit, New Jersey home! They are finished to preserve the natural beauty that is rooted in the ages.
Hand-Hewn Beams and Fireplace Mantels
Hand-hewn white pine beams add consistency to this New Jersey home with beautiful wood floors. They look as if they’ve been there for centuries without detracting from the rest of the decor.
Hand-Hewn Beams for a Custom Wet Bar
Attention to detail helps add character to this Madison, New Jersey home. Their wet bar countertop and shelves are made from a reclaimed threshing floor. Vertical hand-hewn beams in front of the bar area set the mood for a one-of-a-kind space that is sure to enjoy plenty of use and compliments.
Custom Wood Beams for a Luxury Hotel Pool
The antique wood ceiling beams in The Greenwich Hotel in NYC add a unique feel that their guests can enjoy as they swim in the pool or lounge on the wood flooring.
We serve homeowners, architects, designers, and builders who are searching for the perfect touch to add character, history, and rustic style to their homes or projects. If you are looking for antique wood beams or a custom mantel made from reclaimed wood, contact us at Real Antique Wood in New Jersey today to explore our selection of reclaimed wood for your next custom Real Antique Wood project!
Hand Hewn
Hand hewn wood beams are hand cut using a broad axe and adze to square the timber on its sides to the custom fitting of each beam on site. The craftsmanship of hand hewn beams is second to none. Hand hewn beams have a rich, rustic aesthetic that antique lovers admire, letting the lumber’s history speak for itself.
Resawn
Resawn wood beams are milled from original hand-hewn or rough-sawn timber to achieve a smooth, refined surface while preserving their authentic character. These beams offer a clean and versatile aesthetic, perfect for blending modern design with historic charm. Resawn beams bring a timeless elegance that highlights the beauty of reclaimed wood in a fresh way.
Rough Sawn
Rough sawn lumber is when the wood is cut to size with a circular saw leaving a rough surface. Rough sawn wood has a less-rustic look when compared to hand hewn beams, and provides a cleaner antique aesthetic.
