The table
Setting the mood
Chapter II
Putman Densified Ash
Densified ash retains the visible linear grain of ash while pressure and treatment give it a denser, more stable and often darker expression.
Densified ash retains the visible linear grain of ash while pressure and treatment give it a denser, more stable and often darker expression.
About the series
Putman Densified Ash, considered for the table
The Forge de Laguiole Putman Densified Ash series translates Andrée Putman’s restrained design language into a table knife with a full densified-ash handle. The visible wood grain is held within a clean, balanced silhouette, allowing the material and the proportion of the object to remain central. Each piece is made and finished in Laguiole, France.
Densified ash retains the visible linear grain of ash while pressure and treatment give it a denser, more stable and often darker expression. It begins as natural wood, so the grain can vary, although the densification process produces a more controlled appearance than untreated wood.
Each piece is made and finished in Laguiole, France, where steel, handle and characteristic details are shaped into one balanced object. Natural materials retain their individual grain, tone and markings, making every place setting subtly unique.
Densified ash retains the visible linear grain of ash while pressure and treatment give it a denser, more stable and often darker expression. It begins as natural wood, so the grain can vary, although the densification process produces a more controlled appearance than untreated wood.
Each piece is made and finished in Laguiole, France, where steel, handle and characteristic details are shaped into one balanced object. Natural materials retain their individual grain, tone and markings, making every place setting subtly unique.
Table stories
Forge de Laguiole
Made by order - after your request
The ritual
How the cutlery looks in use
Series guide
Questions about Putman Densified Ash
What defines the Forge de Laguiole Putman Densified Ash series?
The Forge de Laguiole Putman Densified Ash series translates Andrée Putman’s restrained design language into a table knife with a full densified-ash handle. The visible wood grain is held within a clean, balanced silhouette, allowing the material and the proportion of the object to remain central. Each piece is made and finished in Laguiole, France.
What character does Putman Densified Ash bring to the table?
Densified ash retains the visible linear grain of ash while pressure and treatment give it a denser, more stable and often darker expression. It begins as natural wood, so the grain can vary, although the densification process produces a more controlled appearance than untreated wood.
Where are Forge de Laguiole Putman Densified Ash products made?
The pieces are made and finished by Forge de Laguiole in the village of Laguiole, France. The workshop shapes, assembles and refines the steel, handle and characteristic details.
Can Forge de Laguiole Putman Densified Ash products be personalised?
Personal engraving may be possible and should be agreed before production so the workshop can confirm the placement and technical details.
How should Forge de Laguiole Putman Densified Ash products be cared for?
Wash the pieces carefully by hand and dry them immediately after cleaning. Avoid prolonged soaking, and use a dishwasher only when the individual product is specifically marked as water resistant.