Do you also sell new oak sleepers?

No. At Hout met Historie we give wood a second life, so these are always used railway sleepers.

Can I have the planks cut to the size I want?

Yes. We cut the wood to size for you straight away, so you can take it with you (or have it delivered) without having to saw it yourself. Cutting the planks to size is free.

Do the sleepers smell?

No. The sleepers we sell have not been treated with creosote, so they work well for furniture.

Reclaimed wood
Oak railway sleepers
Whole railway sleepers

Whole oak railway sleepers

Whole railway sleepers are rugged, sturdy beams for making unique furniture and accessories. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Whole oak railway sleepers at a glance

Wood type:	Oak
Origin:	Across Europe
Finish:	Planed
Thickness:	Approx. 15 cm
Width:	Approx. 25 cm
Length:	Approx. 260 cm
Availability:	Plenty in stock
Alternatives:	Beams and trusses / Mooring posts /

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Rugged reclaimed oak railway sleepers

We keep a large stock of reclaimed oak railway sleepers, ready for a second life in or around your home. One of the most popular final destinations for our used sleepers is a TV unit. You'll also often see them again as a railway sleeper bench, a side table, an accessory or simply a sleeper in the garden.

How we prepare the sleepers

All across Europe, we search for railway sleepers that are still sound and deserve a second life. Wooden sleepers (or railroad ties, as they're known in the US) are being replaced almost everywhere. Years of use have left their mark, and that makes every one of them unique. Perfect for furniture.

Our sleepers:

Are blast-cleaned as soon as they arrive
Are stripped of their iron fittings
Are creosote-free, so they don't smell

100% reclaimed
wood with character

Any quantity
available from stock

Real expertise
from our makers

TV unit made from planed oak railway sleepers

TV unit of blasted oak railway sleepers on a base

TV unit made from blasted oak railway sleepers, with a television on top

TV unit made from planed oak railway sleepers, photographed at an angle in the warehouse

Rugged, robust oak

The rough, blast-cleaned beams have a rugged, robust look. They bring instant atmosphere to your home and stand out straight away. Have an idea for a piece of furniture you'd like to make? We're here to help. And if you'd rather leave the making to someone else, we can certainly put you in touch with a furniture maker.

Sizes of our oak railway sleepers

Our whole sleepers are about 260 cm long, 25 cm wide and approximately 15 cm thick. Come and choose your own at our reclaimed wood warehouse in Lemmer, and you can be sure of taking home the finest one. Need a shorter piece? We can cut it to length for you there and then.

Suitable for:

table

cabinet

bathroom

floor

wall

doors

kitchen

TV unit

stair treads

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.

Available straight from stock

We always have plenty of oak railway sleepers in stock, so you can take yours home straight away. Delivery is possible too: just ask us about the options.

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.
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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.