Not only is this one of the coolest looking boards around, it's also useful. That's right! USEFUL. This isn't something you get and hang on a wall, you USE this board for decades! Imagine all of the comments you'll receive chopping veggies on this board! There are studies that say wood butcher block boards are more sanitary than their plastic companions as well. Bacteria doesn't seem to like living more than a couple of minutes on wood. This particular board is made form citrus and eucalyptus. ENJOY! This board is roughly 12 1/2" X 12 1/2" and about 2" thick plus 1/4" for the feet.