24 Home Decor Pieces to Bring Burl Wood Into Your Home

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They say what goes around always comes back around. Well, that's certainly the case for the burl wood trend – a once dated wood style that's found its way back into mainstream design.

Because of its rich texture and ornate qualities, burl wood was a popular design choice during the Baroque period of the 18th century. It was picked up again during the Art Deco era of the 1920s, and during the mid-century modern movement of the 1970s, it reached its heyday. Thereafter, burl wood fell out of style and became a design 'don't'. That is, until now – its knotty grain and swirling details have captured the attention of design devotees, so much so that burl wood has turned into a top interior design trend of the 2020s.

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Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.