Chestnut you can only get once.
Genuine antique American chestnut with its characteristic worm tracks, from boards salvaged from old barns, cabins and mills that stood before the blight.
- Species: Antique American chestnut
- Character: Worm tracks, rich brown tones
- Supply: Limited and varies by month
What it is, and why it matters.
American chestnut once filled the Appalachian forests, until blight wiped it out in the early twentieth century. Boards salvaged from old barns, cabins and mills are the only supply left. Wormy chestnut has small worm tracks, rich brown color and a dry, stable character that makes it one of the most prized reclaimed woods.
We source chestnut when it becomes available, then dry, de-nail and sort it by character and width. Nashville customers use it for mantels, tabletops, cabinet doors and accent walls where its story is the star. Supply is limited, so we recommend asking early and reserving what you need.
Four things done right.
Genuine chestnut
Salvaged from pre-blight structures, never newly milled.
Dry and stable
Old chestnut is very stable once dried.
Sorted by character
Boards are graded by worm tracks and color.
Reserve early
We hold lots for projects when supply allows.
From first call to wormy chestnut boards.
- 01
Ask about supply
Tell us what you need and when.
- 02
Review boards
See photos or visit the yard.
- 03
We dry and prepare
Drying, de-nailing and sorting.
- 04
Reserve and collect
We hold it until you are ready.
Wormy Chestnut Boards across Middle Tennessee.
We supply this in 28 cities, from downtown Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville and Dickson.
Wormy Chestnut Boards: common questions
Is wormy chestnut really chestnut?
Yes, if it is genuine antique American chestnut. We can show you the grain and the reclaimed source, and we tell you when a board is another species.
Are the worm holes a problem?
The worm tracks are old and stable, and part of the look. We grade by how many you will see so you can choose.
How do I get a price for wormy chestnut boards?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-357-7797, ideally with photos and measurements. We confirm what is involved and send a written price.
Ready to talk about wormy chestnut boards?
Photos and measurements, or a sample visit, and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.