The Origin, a 40mm mixed-grain hardwood board, hero 45 degree studio view
The Origin, a 40mm mixed-grain hardwood board, top-down studio view
The Origin, a 40mm mixed-grain hardwood board, straight-on studio view
The Origin, a 40mm mixed-grain hardwood board, standing portrait studio view
The Origin, 40mm edge profile detail of the mixed-grain hardwood
The Origin, macro detail of the grain and timber stripes
The Origin, a 40mm mixed-grain hardwood board, wide studio view
The Origin mixed-grain hardwood board styled for a shared table setting
The Origin mixed-grain hardwood board styled with artisan bread, burrata, antipasti and dipping oil
The Origin mixed-grain hardwood board styled for an evening table setting

The Origin

Where Signature begins.

Where the Signature Collection begins. The Origin is a 40mm gallery-grade board of up to seven hardwoods — Red Gum, Jarrah, Blackbutt, American Oak, Victorian Ash, Tasmanian Oak and Red Box composed into a single, luminous surface. Finished to museum standard and substantial in the hand — made to present cheese and charcuterie, seafood or a single beautiful object. Every Origin ships with its Certificate of Provenance — the species within, their origin, the board's unique number and the Maker's finishing notes. The most accessible way into the Signature world, and already, unmistakably, a work of art. No two alike.

  • Certificate of Provenance — species, origin, unique board number & the Maker's notes
  • 40mm gallery-grade thickness
  • Mixed grain of up to seven hardwoods
  • Museum-level hand finishing
  • One of one — no two alike

Dimensions: 500 × 300 × 40mm (approx.). Each board is handcrafted and one of one, so exact dimensions vary slightly.

Timber origin: Red Gum, Victorian Ash & Red Box: North-East Victoria · Murray River region · Blackbutt: NSW/QLD · Jarrah: Western Australia · Tasmanian Oak: Tasmania · American Oak: USA

The board shown is a true representation of this piece's form, scale and character. Every Provenance board is handcrafted and one of one, so yours will carry slight, natural differences in size, grain, colour and finish. No two are ever alike.

Availability: One of one
$279
$279

One of One

No two alike. Yours carries its own grain.

Certificate of Provenance

Every board ships with its printed certificate and unique Board No.

Handcrafted in Victoria

Shaped and finished by hand. Dispatched within 3 business days.

Where Signature begins.

Where the Signature Collection begins. The Origin is a 40mm gallery-grade board of up to seven hardwoods — Red Gum, Jarrah, Blackbutt, American Oak, Victorian Ash, Tasmanian Oak and Red Box composed into a single, luminous surface. Finished to museum standard and substantial in the hand — made to present cheese and charcuterie, seafood or a single beautiful object. Every Origin ships with its Certificate of Provenance — the species within, their origin, the board's unique number and the Maker's finishing notes. The most accessible way into the Signature world, and already, unmistakably, a work of art. No two alike.

  • Certificate of Provenance — species, origin, unique board number & the Maker's notes
  • 40mm gallery-grade thickness
  • Mixed grain of up to seven hardwoods
  • Museum-level hand finishing
  • One of one — no two alike

Dimensions: 500 × 300 × 40mm (approx.). Each board is handcrafted and one of one, so exact dimensions vary slightly.

Timber origin: Red Gum, Victorian Ash & Red Box: North-East Victoria · Murray River region · Blackbutt: NSW/QLD · Jarrah: Western Australia · Tasmanian Oak: Tasmania · American Oak: USA

The board shown is a true representation of this piece's form, scale and character. Every Provenance board is handcrafted and one of one, so yours will carry slight, natural differences in size, grain, colour and finish. No two are ever alike.

Delivery

Boards are dispatched within 3 business days of your order. Delivery is complimentary across Australia on orders of $350 or more, and $50 on orders under $350. Oversized pieces may need separately confirmed freight. See Shipping & Delivery.

What arrives

Your board, one of one, with its printed Certificate of Provenance recording its timber, origin and unique Board No. Register it at Register Your Piece.

The Ritual of Care

Hand wash only and dry completely. After every use, oil it with Board Care Oil, then seal it with Board Care Balm: always oil first, then balm. Never soak, dishwash or leave it in direct sun. One side to cut, one side to serve. See Care.

Returns

Changed your mind? You have 30 days from delivery to return an unused piece. If anything isn't right, get in touch and we'll make it right. See Returns & Refunds.

The Origin, a 40mm mixed-grain hardwood board, hero 45 degree studio view

The Origin

$279

The Origin

$279

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Included with every board

Your Certificate of Provenance

Printed on A4 and signed by hand, it records the facts of your board so its story stays with it for every generation that follows.

  • Timber & originEvery species in your board, and where each was grown.
  • Board No.A permanent number for your board alone, e.g. PBC-SIG-EST-MIX-2610-001.
  • The Maker's notesTwo or three lines written about your board's grain and making.
  • VerificationA six-character code that registers you as its custodian.

This board is one of one. Its grain, colour and character belong to it alone, and will never be repeated.

Shown before certification. Yours carries your board's own Board No., verification code, completion date and the Maker's notes.

The details

About this piece

Timber
Mixed grain, up to seven of: Red Gum · Jarrah · Blackbutt · American Oak · Victorian Ash · Tasmanian Oak · Red Box
Origin
Red Gum, Victorian Ash & Red Box: North-East Victoria · Murray River region · Blackbutt: NSW/QLD · Jarrah: Western Australia · Tasmanian Oak: Tasmania · American Oak: USA
Dimensions
500 × 300 × 40mm (approx.)
Weight
approx. 5.4 kg
Finish
hand-oiled, food-safe
Includes
Certificate of Provenance with unique Board No.
Handcrafted in
Victoria, Australia
One of one — no two alike

Each board is handcrafted and one of one, so exact dimensions vary slightly.

Questions

Before it comes home

How many people does The Origin serve?

As a guide, The Origin (500 × 300mm) holds a grazing spread for about 4 people — cheese, cured meats, seafood, fruit or bread.

Is a mixed-grain hardwood board safe for serving food?

Yes. The Origin is solid mixed hardwood, Australian timbers with American Oak, hand-oiled with a food-safe finish, made for bringing any food to the table.

What is the Certificate of Provenance?

Every piece ships with its own printed Certificate of Provenance: the timber species, where it was grown, the board's unique Board No. and the Maker's finishing notes. No two are alike, and the certificate proves it.

How do I care for The Origin?

Hand wash only and dry completely. After every use, oil it with Board Care Oil, then seal it with Board Care Balm: always oil first, then balm. Never soak, dishwash or leave in direct sun. A light sand and re-oil refreshes it for the next generation.

Can I use it for more than cheese?

Yes. Serve charcuterie, seafood, fruit or bread, rest it across your lap on the lounge as a steady tray, or stand it on a shelf as a piece in its own right.

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