Which planed wagon boards are best for wall cladding?

Resawn planed wagon boards. These are wagon boards sawn in half lengthways, giving them a thickness of 16 millimetres.

What is the maximum width of a planed wagon board?

About 22 to 23 centimetres. Need a wider board? Take a look at our extra-wide wagon boards.

Can I make a table from planed wagon boards straight away?

Yes. Our planed wagon boards are planed on all four sides, so they sit snugly side by side straight away.

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Planed wagon boards

Planed wagon boards look warm and sleek at the same time. Light old oak with the telltale marks of its past.

Planed wagon boards at a glance

Wood type:	Oak
Origin:	The Alps, Eastern and Western Europe
Finish:	Planed
Thickness:	16mm, 35mm, 40mm and 60mm
Width:	10cm to 25cm
Length:	Approx. 100cm to 280cm
Availability:	Plenty in stock
Alternatives:	Farmhouse oak planks /

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Making furniture with planed wagon boards

The beauty of old wood is that it suits every interior style. Planed wagon boards go well with modern and industrial styles, and they enrich cosy, country-style interiors too.

Uses for planed wagon boards

Wagon board staircase
Wagon board cabinet
Wagon board bar
Wagon board table
Wagon board door
Wagon board table

How are planed wagon boards made?

With this finish, we plane the wood on all four sides: planed all round, or PAR, as the trade calls it. Planing leaves the boards light in colour with a dark figure, because taking off a thin layer reveals the beautiful pattern in the grain of the oak.

Table of planed wagon boards with a lamp and chairs

Round table of planed wagon boards in a living room

Table of planed wagon boards with a fire pit in the centre

Step stool of planed wagon boards on a brown steel frame

Table of planed wagon boards on a steel base, by the fireplace

Three laid tables of planed wagon boards in a restaurant

Dining table of planed wagon boards with six chairs and flowers

Planed wagon boards are often used for:

Bathroom vanity units
Cabinets and TV units
A reclaimed oak table top
Home accessories, such as a wall shelf made from a wagon board

Old oak feature walls

A wall in your home clad in planed wagon boards makes for a striking and truly unique interior. It's a sustainable choice for your new wall, too.

A unique door from planed wagon boards

A wooden door in your home may not be anything special these days, but a wooden door with a story behind it certainly is. The grain stands out, and so do the holes where the bolts once sat.

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.

Planed wagon boards, ready from stock

Hout met Historie keeps planed wagon boards in stock in four different thicknesses as standard, in any length up to about 280 centimetres. You're welcome to visit our reclaimed wood warehouse in Lemmer and choose the planed old oak wagon boards you like best.

Looking for a batch of planed wagon boards?

If you build interiors or kitchens for a living, you'll often need large volumes. We can supply reclaimed wood in large quantities, and if you order more than 12.5 m², you'll get a discount on your order.

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Frequently asked questions

1. Which planed wagon boards are best for wall cladding?

Resawn planed wagon boards. These are wagon boards sawn in half lengthways, giving them a thickness of 16 millimetres.
2. What is the maximum width of a planed wagon board?

About 22 to 23 centimetres. Need a wider board? Take a look at our extra-wide wagon boards.
3. Can I make a table from planed wagon boards straight away?

Yes. Our planed wagon boards are planed on all four sides, so they sit snugly side by side straight away.

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.