Wednesday, March 16, 2011

In the Beginning


Humans have used wood for as long as humans have exited. We use it for fuel, tools, shelter and art. Two of humanity's greatest achievements, fire and the wheel, we owe to wood. Throughout our history, humans have used wood to create objects of exquisite beauty and exquisite functionality. While wood may exist to serve us, this space exists to serve wood. From the most humble wooden implements to the most sophisticated creative expressions - The Wood File is a go-to resource for wood inspiration. (Wood bowl, New England, circa 1700s - Antique Associates, West Townsend, MA.)