Checkered board is a quiet nod to tradition — a timeless pattern re-imagined through warm, natural hardwoods. Crafted in small batches in our Utah studio, this board pairs rich walnut with warm jatoba in a subtle face-grain checker layout, creating an inviting mix of deep browns and amber tones that feels both familiar and thoughtfully refined.
The face-grain construction highlights the natural flow of the wood grain, resulting in a smooth, elegant work surface that’s as comfortable for daily prep as it is for casual presentation. With its clean, squared profile and grounded color palette, Checkerboard brings a sense of warmth and craftsmanship to the kitchen without ever trying to steal the spotlight.
Each board is shaped, sanded and finished entirely by hand, then conditioned in food-grade mineral oil before being sealed with Howard Butcher Block Conditioner — a food-safe blend of mineral oil, beeswax and carnauba wax that nourishes and protects the wood.
Every Checkerboard board carries its own unique grain character and tone variation — a functional heirloom meant to grow richer with time and use.
Checkered board is a quiet nod to tradition — a timeless pattern re-imagined through warm, natural hardwoods. Crafted in small batches in our Utah studio, this board pairs rich walnut with warm jatoba in a subtle face-grain checker layout, creating an inviting mix of deep browns and amber tones that feels both familiar and thoughtfully refined.
The face-grain construction highlights the natural flow of the wood grain, resulting in a smooth, elegant work surface that’s as comfortable for daily prep as it is for casual presentation. With its clean, squared profile and grounded color palette, Checkerboard brings a sense of warmth and craftsmanship to the kitchen without ever trying to steal the spotlight.
Each board is shaped, sanded and finished entirely by hand, then conditioned in food-grade mineral oil before being sealed with Howard Butcher Block Conditioner — a food-safe blend of mineral oil, beeswax and carnauba wax that nourishes and protects the wood.
Every Checkerboard board carries its own unique grain character and tone variation — a functional heirloom meant to grow richer with time and use.
