Antique American oaks, Red Oak and White Oak, have been prized for centuries for their great beauty, durability and strength. Historically, oaks were used extensively for flooring, paneling and timber frames. But, they were also used in daily life for many other important items required by the early Americans, such as furniture, boxes, crates, coffins, timbers, pallets, handles, agricultural tools, and many otherthings. The fact that White Oak`s pores are filled with a fibrous substance called tyloses made it a favorite as a boat building material and for wine barrels. Aging wine in oak barrels infuses the wine with a unique flavor. White oak is exceptionally durable and is one of the woods most often reclaimed and recycled from old buildings and boats. Antique White Oak has a unique color and character that is incredibly beautiful. Likewise, Red Oak have many wonderful characteristics.