Style wise, wooden bathtubs follow in the Ofuro tradition or European style. Image via Creative Residence.

What could be more Zen than retreating from the clamor of the concrete jungle by disengaging in a warm soothing bathtub made of wood?

Waterproof, durable, custom and handmade, wooden tubs use self-standing fixtures that rise from the floor or wall-mounted faucets to source water.

This is from Alegna’s Laguna series. Photos via TwistedSwifter.com

Swiss company Alegna is celebrated for its wooden bathtubs for the bath or yacht.

Close-up view of the Laguna bathtub.

Imagine the simple beauty of a serene soak in a deep wood bathtub made from teak, with its neutral aroma, lemon-scented Hinoki wood or Western red cedar, with its sweet cedar fragrance. Welcome the practical allure of a deep vessel that keeps water hotter, longer than a conventional bathtub made of unnatural materials.

Custom-made wooden tubs can be made from a variety of natural and imported hardwoods. Image via Architectural Digest of a MAXX design.

From a style perspective, wooden tubs typically are featured in the Japanese Ofuro tradition, characterized by clean, straight lines or European style tubs for one to two people.

Wooden tubs, which are generally customized, are best made from native or imported hardwoods such as African or Honduran mahogany; white ash; maple; walnut; black walnut; or black cherry. Select a combination of woods for a visually stunning impact.