Lignum Vitae, Inc.

The common name lignum vitae is Latin, and means “tree of life” or “wood of life,” which is derived from the tree’s many medicinal uses. Regarded as one of the heaviest and hardest woods in the world. Its durability in submerged or ground-contact applications is legendary—it has been used for propeller shaft bearings on ships, and its natural oils provide self-lubrication that gives the wood excellent wear resistance.

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Lignum Vitae, Inc. has been collecting 18th and 19th century building material for over 40 years. Hundreds of thousands of board feet sit in our large storage barns on an old dairy farm in Vermont. Our collection includes two dismantled houses as well as framing, flooring, doors, trim, windows, mantels, masonry, and more.

We are in the process of organizing and inventorying the stock and identifying clients who are interested in purchasing quantities of material at good wholesale prices.

We will continue to catalog our inventory so if you're looking for something that's not on the website please contact us, and we'll let you know if it's available.

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Scott Morrison

Scott Morrison, President of Lignum Vitae, Inc, began dismantling 18th and 19th century buildings in the 1970’s. In the 1990’s his business focus turned to structural lifting, moving, and repair.

Scott received a BA in Art History from Middlebury College in Vermont, where his focus was New England Architecture. That background helped him develop his unique appreciation and deep understanding of endangered buildings. This is evident in the way that each piece of salvaged material was cared for.

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Read an article discussing Scott's early days learning about New England Architecture, leading tours as a student at Middlebury College, and cataloging manuscripts at the Sheldon Museum.

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