90°
Classic herringbone
Most frequently chosen – tenement houses, residences and quiet family interiors.
- Versatility
- Calm rhythm
- Easier furniture selection
A safe choice for years to come - always up to date.
See classic herringbone →Types of wooden herringbone – which one will be best for your interior?
Learn the differences between French, Hungarian, and classic herringbone. See which pattern will best accentuate the character of your interior and will last for decades to come.
- Production in Poland
- Natural wood
- Individual execution
- Thousands of implementations
The 3 most popular types of herringbone
Most investors choose one of three proven formulas – below you'll see the differences at a glance.
Timeless elegance
45°
French herringbone
The most elegant and prestigious design – premium apartments and modern homes.
- The luxury effect
- Selection of architects
- High visual value
Recommendation no. 1 for representative interiors.
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60°
Hungarian herringbone
A distinctive layout with a dynamic rhythm – modern and bold designs.
- Clear geometry
- Modern character
- A less obvious choice
Perfect when you want to highlight a space without going overboard.
See Hungarian herringbone →French Herringbone Chevron 45°
Chevron oak parquet – one of the most frequently chosen patterns for apartments, halls and living rooms.
The boards, cut at a 45° angle, create a vertically symmetrical pattern. They emphasize the interior's prestige, organize the space, and create a sense of refined detail—without overly decorative elements.
Characteristic
- 45° chevron layout - boards join in a straight vertical line
- Tongue-and-groove system, gluing to the substrate in our products
- Living room, hall, dining room and representative areas
Advantages
- Premium effect and high visual value of the floor
- Visually organizes and extends the space
- A great base for modern classic, soft luxury and loft
Most frequently chosen colors
- Atacama
- Colorless
- Nut
Matte/satin varnish or oil
Classic Herringbone Herringbone 90°
Herringbone oak parquet – as often chosen as French chevron.
The classic right-angle braid pattern. A calmer rhythm than the 45° chevron, it coordinates more easily with furniture and accessories—ideal for apartments, townhouses, and family homes.
Characteristic
- 90° herringbone arrangement - boards meet at right angles
- A universal choice for apartments, townhouses and houses
- Living room, bedroom, study and quiet living areas
Advantages
- Timeless character - a safe choice for years to come
- Easier selection of furniture, wall colors and accessories
- Often easier to install than 45° French herringbone
Most frequently chosen colors
- Alabaster
- Sonora
- White
Matte/satin varnish or oil
Classic 90° Herringbone - Herringbone Variants
Double, checkerboard and ladder - compare oak parquet laying patterns.
90°
Classic Herringbone Double
Two parallel segments in one arm – a more expressive classic herringbone while maintaining the calm character of the herringbone.
90°
Classic Herringbone Checkerboard
Alternating planks in a checkerboard pattern – a subtle, orderly pattern on larger surfaces and in representative interiors.
90°
Classic Herringbone Ladder
Alternating horizontal and vertical stripes – a distinctive, decorative rhythm for living rooms and spaces with character.
French Herringbone 45° - Chevron Variants
Traditional, Arrow and Wave - see how chevron patterns differ in oak parquet.
45°
French Herringbone Traditional
Diagonal planks meet in a straight line – the most recognizable chevron for apartments, halls and elegant living rooms.
45°
French Herringbone Arrow
The pattern is arranged horizontally - a clear arrow rhythm on wide floors and in modern arrangements.
45°
French Herringbone Wave
Horizontal lines crisscrossing the pattern – decorative French herringbone for large spaces and interiors with expressive detail.
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