Homeowners are often surprised to learn that live edge tables are not solely for traditional or rustic interiors. They add something quite unique to modern homes as well.

Matt Moses, who co-founded Elpis & Wood with Paine, even sells live-edge clocks, mirrors and wall art through his Marysville company, Worthy Goods. “It’s art and function together,” Paine said.

Live-edge wood, a slab cut from the heart of a tree with its growing edge intact, gives sculptural heft to built-in furnishings such as kitchen islands, bookshelves and bathroom sinks.

Preparing live-edge wood for building. Read-to-use live-edge wood slabs require little preparation before using them to create your masterpiece. First, smooth rough edges with a rasp, ...

The Live Edge sells beautiful pieces of wood saved by the tree trimming business. Knapp says they have pieces of walnut the size of barn doors, ...

Leah Gray owns Uprooted in the 500 block of Lyons Street, an emporium for various species of live edge wood. She can tell you anything you want to know about it.