Mooring post or dolphin: what's the difference?

A dolphin and a mooring post (or dock piling, as Americans say) are often taken to mean the same thing. Traditionally, though, a dolphin is a structure of four mooring posts that ships could moor to.

How much do mooring posts cost?

You'll find the latest mooring post prices in our price list.

Reclaimed wood
Mooring posts

Mooring posts

We keep a large stock of mooring posts, gathered from all over Europe.

Specifications at a glance

Wood type:	Tropical hardwood: basralocus and greenheart
Origin:	Across Europe
Finish:	None
Thickness:	Approx. 30 x 30 cm
Width:	Mooring post boards: approx. 10 to 40 cm
Length:	Up to 1000 cm
Availability:	Plenty in stock
Alternatives:	Whole railway sleepers / Beams and trusses /

Price list Our warehouse

Mooring posts from all over Europe

The mooring posts you'll find with us may have held thousands of ships in their time. We collect these used posts of tropical hardwood (greenheart and basralocus) from old harbours all over Europe. Every post is unique and has a look all of its own.

Marks left by ships' ropes

Now that the ropes have been cast off, we bring the mooring posts to Lemmer. We clean off the dirt, remove the nails and cut them into various lengths. You can buy mooring posts from us up to just over 4 metres long. Looking for a shorter one? We'll happily cut it to size for you.

100% reclaimed
wood with character

Any quantity
available from stock

Real expertise
from our makers

Light-coloured mooring post plinth with a candlestick, in a modern interior

Coffee table of three mooring post pieces, 1 by 1 metre, in a luxurious interior

Table of brushed mooring posts with a glass of water, in a modern interior

Mooring post display plinth with a bowl, in a sleek interior

What you can make from mooring posts

Want to make the finest furniture and accessories from these posts, or have them made?

We often see them reappear as:

A plinth or floor lamp
A sturdy coffee table
A rugged bench for the home
And as a garden feature

Read on for more ideas

New in our range: mooring post boards

Mooring post boards are rugged planks cut from the outside of the mooring posts, with a distinctive look you'll recognise anywhere.

A wooden mooring post in your home

Coffee tables and plinths made from mooring posts are hugely popular, and we often see them in gardens too. They regularly take on a practical role as well: as building and construction timber, decorative beams or accessories. Curious what else you could make with our posts? We're happy to give you some inspiration.

Suitable for:

accessories

BUY SUSTAINABLE RECLAIMED WOOD

Reclaimed wood is a good choice if you want to buy wood sustainably. We only sell genuine old wood, selected for its quality, so you know exactly what you're getting.

Buying mooring posts? Come and choose yours

Want to buy one or more mooring posts? Pick out the finest one yourself at our reclaimed wood warehouse. Found one you like? We'll make sure it's cut to the length you want. Don't live near Lemmer? Get in touch or order online.

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What you can expect from Hout met Historie:

The finest hardwood posts in the size you need
A wide range, always available from stock
Every now and then, mooring posts with a ring or a white top
Excellent service and advice
Delivery throughout the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany

Large quantities, ready to deliver

Need mooring posts for your business? Do get in touch. We can supply large numbers straight from stock, and on orders of 12.5 m² or more you benefit from a volume discount.

Frequently asked questions

Soak up the atmosphere of reclaimed wood

A warehouse full of unique wood. Old oak, the finest wagon boards, rugged beams and trusses. You'll find it all in our reclaimed wood warehouse in Lemmer. Come and soak up the atmosphere.
OUR WAREHOUSE

Our price list

The reclaimed wood in our range changes regularly, and Hout met Historie sells unique types of wood. Want to know the current prices? Request our price list.