About Oak & Ore
Oak & Ore is a family tradition. Working with wood runs through three generations of our family — and now we carry it on, one piece at a time.
My grandfather, the forester
My grandfather — my mother’s father — was a forester in Španovica, near Pakrac in Croatia. He made his living from timber: he bought forests, felled the trees and sold the logs, both from his own woods and from other people’s forests.
He knew wood from the very beginning — standing in the forest, long before it ever reached a workshop.
My father, the carpenter
My father was a carpenter. He could make and fix just about anything — everything except electrics. That he never liked.
From him we learned that good work takes patience, the right tools and an honest respect for the material.
Carrying on the tradition
Today we continue the family tradition of working with wood. Oak & Ore is where that history meets our own way of doing things — Rethinking the Ordinary.
We are an online store: every piece is handmade in Croatia and shipped to you within the time we agree on together.
What we aim for
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Quality & precision
We aim for the highest quality and precision in every joint, edge and finish.
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Unique pieces
We want to be known for one-of-a-kind wooden pieces and products — made from our designs or from your own drawings.
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Everyday, done differently
We also make ordinary, everyday things — designed differently, with attention to every detail.
Have an idea or a drawing?
Send us a sketch, a photo or just a few lines about what you have in mind. We’ll get back to you with ideas and a quote.
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