Studio Samples

Sample units, prototypes, photography pieces and seconds from our studio archive or past batches. Every one is a genuine ARTSN board — same hardwood, charred and shaped in the same studio, by the same hands.

Each carries something that kept it out of the main collection. What that is varies board to board, so read the individual listing closely.

Two reasons, and often both at once.

Some, though not all, carry our original beeswax and mineral oil finish rather than the plant-based oil cure we use today. On their own they look superb. Placed side by side with a Signature Series board, the finish looks and feels different.

Others are seconds that didn't pass our cosmetic quality control — uneven char on an edge, a grain run, a mark in the finish.

Now and then one has a slight warp, or gives a little under a knife. We can't tell you which, so we guarantee all of them for serving and leave the daily chopping to Signature Series.

Because they won't enter the main collection, and a board sitting in the archive helps nobody. Same hardwood, same fire, same hands — sold as-is, at a price that reflects it.

No. Most are one-offs, quantities are tiny, and once these are gone they're gone for good. If you see one you love, move quickly.

Flat $10 shipping on studio samples. They don't qualify for free shipping.

Studio samples are sold as-is, so we can't accept change-of-mind returns or exchanges. Please read the description and photos closely before ordering.

This doesn't affect your rights if something is wrong with the board.

Then we'll make it right. If a board arrives unusable as a serving board, we'll replace it or issue store credit. Email hello@artsn.com with a photo and we'll sort it out.