Furniture crafted from rare, storied materials—each piece one of a kind.
Ancient inspiration. Modern design.
Furniture crafted from rare, storied materials—each piece one of a kind.
Ancient inspiration. Modern design.
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Sammy Fritcher is more than just the Owner and Chief Designer of 181 BC Furniture Designs—he’s the creative force who shaped its vision and identity. His leadership blends craftsmanship, storytelling, and design innovation into a brand that transforms rare materials into living art. At 181 BC Furniture Design, every piece begins with a story, and that story often starts with Sammy.
This live-edge coffee table isn’t just furniture—it’s a statement.
Crafted from rare Mappa Burl, every swirling grain and knot tells its own story.
Resting on a sculptural Flowyline stand, it balances organic artistry with modern design.
Born in Canada, Tabled in Texas. From forest to finish, this table carries a cross-border journey of craftsmanship and character. It’s not just where you set your
Carbon dated 2,000+ years old Free Standing Bald Cypress. On 9 ft Black Granite and Brass Base. Tree most likely destroyed in Hurricane around 181 BC along Louisiana Gulf Coast.
Extremely large Black Locust Coffee Table on beautiful Flowyline base. Black Locust Tree recovered from Fannin County, Texas near the Red River, where the wood’s resilience and striking grain were preserved through time. Polished to reveal its deep golden tones and intricate patterns, this piece transforms nature’s strength into a functional work of art—an heirloom centerpiece that commands attent
Elegant 84" x 44" Mappa Burl Dining room Table. The Book Mark Slab of this slab has been viewed over 3.2 million times on Youtube. The Tree was destroyed during a storm in France 46 years ago, where it lay for 40 years before making its way to Texas. Polished to a mirror finish, the swirling burl grain reveals cosmic patterns and luminous depth, transforming this table into both a functional cent
Exquisite Claro Walnut Desk, crafted from a 150‑year‑old tree sourced in Walnut Grove, California. This piece is 100% figured Claro Walnut—one of the most beautiful and sought‑after woods in the world. Its luminous grain shimmers with depth and movement, every surface polished to reveal the natural artistry within. Once rooted in California soil for over a century, the tree now lives on as a funct
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