About Block Boards

Noah Littlefield Gasner was raised on Block Island, Rhode island. His ancestors, who settled the Island in 1661, have fished its waters for over 12 generations. Like his ancestors before him, Noah spent much of his childhood fishing and spear diving the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. At 11 years old, he began creating fish shaped designs out of wood scraps he found laying around his fathers wood shop and selling his work at local markets and art fairs. After 15 years of perfecting his skills, Noah created Block Boards. Using basic and modern woodworking techniques, he continues to create each piece by hand at his studio on Block Island. Noah's work reflects the natural beauty of his pelagic surroundings and is handcrafted from a variety of wood species, carefully selected for unique knots and grain patterns. Each piece is finished with a natural blend of mineral oil and beeswax to ensure that it is food safe for use as a cutting board or serving tray, in addition to protecting, and enhancing the appearance of the wood for display on your wall.Read their story