The Orée Board

5th July 2013

By Justin Bramwell

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Wooden keyboards are nothing new but French hardware startup Orée is hoping to bring a bit of warmth to homes and offices with its wireless offering: Board.

Each keyboard is made from a single piece of maple or walnut and can be laser etched with different illustrations and fonts. The design is clean, well-proportioned and takes advantage of the unique properties of wood. Each Board is unique, featuring different wood grains and textures and must feel incredibly natural to type on.

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image via the verge

Orée aims to move us away from tacky mass produced office equipment that have been designed for rapid obsolescence. Board is made with a blend of traditional and modern techniques that bring a more personal quality to the desktop computer.