There are a couple of obvious benefits to decorating your home with furnishings made from reclaimed wood and timber. First you’re helping Mother Earth by reducing the number of trees harvested each year. And second, you’re adding furniture that embodies the character, grain pattern and beauty of wood that can be over 50 or 100 years old.

The Lake Tahoe chest (photos above), created by L.A.-based Blakeavenue, is handcrafted from reclaimed wood that is 80 to 100 years old and built to last more than a lifetime. The chest bears the blade marks of the rough-hewn saws used in sawmills 100 years ago, oxidized holes left behind by square cut nails and a beautifully nuanced patina that resonates with history.

The piece can be customized into a media cabinet by replacing the drawers with a door.

$895 @ Blakeavenue’s Etsy shop