Understands desk stands are primarily made out of urban wood. Urban wood is salvaged wood from downed trees in local areas. Understands uses these logs rather than sourcing lumber from faraway places creating a new appreciation for the distinctive grain, color and texture of the woods from their own city. Help bring some urban wood Understands desk stands are primarily made out of urban wood. Urban wood is salvaged wood from downed trees in local areas. Understands uses these logs rather than sourcing lumber from faraway places creating a new appreciation for the distinctive grain, color and texture of the woods from their own city. Help bring some urban wood