They say what goes around always comes back around. Well, that's certainly the case for the burl wood trend – a once dated wood style that's found its way back into mainstream design.
Because of its rich texture and ornate qualities, burl wood was a popular design choice during the Baroque period of the 18th century. It was picked up again during the Art Deco era of the 1920s, and during the mid-century modern movement of the 1970s, it reached its heyday. Thereafter, burl wood fell out of style and became a design 'don't'. That is, until now – its knotty grain and swirling details have captured the attention of design devotees, so much so that burl wood has turned into a top interior design trend of the 2020s.
