![]() ![]() “I was sitting at my desk yesterday and this guy from Beirut called me interested in my product,” Teisberg explains. Sitting at a desk in the depths of the Ashland Area Enterprise Building, Robert Teisberg is never quite sure what to expect to hear when his phone rings. (first ran in Business North Magazine in late 2012) ![]() Also, here’s a bit more on the company in the story I wrote for Business North in late 2012.Īshland Company Monopolizes Oldest Wood Market in the World If you are interested in learning more about Anceintwood, LLC, visit their website. But, that doesn’t mean I can’t salivate over amazing art… that was crafted right here in northwest Wisconsin. I, unfortunately, won’t be buying this artistic masterpiece anytime soon. Not just any table, but a table made out of 50,000 year old Kauri wood that is listed for a mere $100,000. ![]() But, that’s part of what makes the email I got this past week pretty amazing. While I am mesmerized by this wood and even bought my hubby some for his birthday, I haven’t thought much about it lately because the oldest wood in the world costs quite the premium. I can only compare it to that of a gentle wave rolling off of Lake Superior. But, if you’ve ever seen a finished Kauri wood product up close, you cannot help but be drawn in by the enchanting reflection that occurs when the light hits it. To me, while this is an interesting tidbit, the unique grain is what I love most about this wood. What makes Kauri wood cool? Well its claim to fame is that it is in fact the oldest wood in the world. He also happens to be a craftsman and distributor of Kauri wood. Teisberg is the owner of Ancientwood, Ltd. But I digress.Ī few years ago I had the opportunity to meet Robert Teisberg. Turns out, while you cannot bring a rolling pin on an airplane, they have no problem with you bringing a 50 pound stump that you found discarded near Gettysburg. Or, not local with a story behind it… like the time we had to call TSA to see if we could bring a stump on the plane since there was no way our luggage would make the weight limit otherwise. Often times, the wood is local and has a story behind it. In part, this is because my husband turns bowls and other treasures. I must admit, I’ve become somewhat of a wood working snob over the years. ![]()
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