About Black's Farmwood

​​​I started Black's Farmwood in the late 1990s. Due to my concerns regarding global deforestation and climate change, I decided to leave a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology in San Francisco. I headed east to help deconstruct my family's barn in Ohio. The 150-year-old oak barn had recently fallen in a storm, and I asked my grandmother what she planned to do with the wood. Her response was to burn the wood and clean up the area (a common practice just 20 years ago). I knew I wanted to create a green company that was an alternative to clear-cutting forests, so I borrowed a pickup truck and chainsaw and tore apart the antique oak barn with the help of my two grandfathers. During the process, I became enamored with the beauty of the weathered oak barn siding and the history of the hand-hewn beams. I had found my life's work. Over the years, Black's Farmwood has expanded to offer all types of reclaimed and sustainable wood products, from antique barns and deconstructed warehouses to FSC© -certified, well-managed forests. We use these sources of wood to make beautiful Wide Plank Wood Flooring, Antique Reclaimed Wood Beams, and Reclaimed Barn Siding and Wall Paneling.
Our customers range from private residential projects to large commercial clients such as Pixar, Starbucks, Apple, and Whole Foods.
Contact us today for pricing, samples, or to schedule a visit to our Petaluma, CA showroom. 
I would love to work with you!
Michael Black, Founder

Michael Black, Founder

Black Family Antique Oak Barn