Since its origins in 1885 with the creation of the family-owned Ducerf sawmill, our history has been deeply rooted in the promotion of wood. In 2009, a major milestone was reached with the launch of La Boutique Du Bois, a pioneering platform that democratized custom interior design. Fifteen years later, now known as Ilicut, our company has continuously evolved, innovating and meeting the growing demands of an ever more discerning market.
From environmental certification to revolutionary tools like the Configurator, through eco-responsible initiatives and international expansion, every step of our journey reflects our commitment to blending tradition, modernity, and sustainability. This retrospective celebrates the key moments that have shaped Ilicut into an essential reference for wood enthusiasts and interior design professionals.
Rediscover our journey and the challenges we’ve tackled together with you, our clients and partners, over the years!
1885
Creation of the Ducerf family sawmill
In 1885, Jean Ducerf established his very first sawmill in Burgundy, in the heart of Europe's most majestic forests. This strategic location gave him privileged access to a rich resource of oak and other hardwoods, perfect for developing his business.
Four generations later, part of the group's leadership would come together to create the company La Boutique Du Bois, which would later be renamed Ilicut.
2009
Launch of the La Boutique Du Bois website
Convinced that the future of wood lies in direct-to-consumer sales, the new company took a bold step: offering wood for interior design online. Thus, in 2009, Laboutiquedubois.com was born.
By revolutionizing the industry, the company introduced an innovative platform that allows customers to design and order custom wood panels from the comfort of their homes. No need to invest in expensive tools or master DIY skills: the brand made custom interior design accessible to everyone while respecting their budget. Products were delivered directly to customers' homes, a unique feature at the time.
2011
PEFC and FSC certification of our chain of custody
To ensure our customers receive quality products from sustainably managed forests that adhere to strict environmental, social, and economic standards, the company decided in 2011 to have its chain of custody certified by FSC® and PEFC organizations.
2015
Creation of the Configurator
To better address the needs of its customers, La Boutique Du Bois developed an online configuration tool that allows users to further personalize their products by precisely positioning specific cuts. Thus, the Configurator was born.
In 2018, the new version of the Configurator enabled us to win the 1st Prize at the Maison & Travaux Awards in the Innovative Service category.
2019
Launch of the finishing service
To further simplify the lives of our customers, we invested in 2019 in a finishing line that delivers oiled products, ready to be installed upon receipt. This allows customers who wish to avoid the sometimes tedious task of applying a finishing product to still benefit from optimal protection.
2020
Launch of our tree-planting initiative
To strengthen our commitment to the environment, we began our collaboration with Reforest'Action in 2020. This program aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting forests as a vital resource through planting projects in France and around the world.
To date, we have already planted nearly 6,000 trees in European forests.
2021
The alarm was raised around 8:45 p.m. on Monday, August 2, 2021, by local residents. The fire at our production workshop was brought under control by early morning thanks to the swift intervention of the firefighters. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, but our offices and a large portion of our wood stock were destroyed.
Thanks to the exceptional dedication of the entire La Boutique Du Bois team and the solidarity of our customers, suppliers, service providers, and local authorities, we managed to resume operations in record time.
2022
Start of construction for our new production facility
Cramped in our production workshop due to the constant growth in sales, we began construction of our new 6,000 m² production facility at the beginning of 2022. The project will be completed a year later. We are using this new space to renew our entire machinery fleet with state-of-the-art equipment.
2023
Name change and international expansion
Although we were already delivering to some areas near France, in 2023, we decided to take a big step and expand our operations to Germany, Spain, and Italy. With this in mind, we made the difficult decision to change our historic name, La Boutique Du Bois, to a more international name: Ilicut.
This name change was accompanied by a new visual identity and a revamped website translated into five languages: French, English, German, Spanish, and Italian. Our services have already attracted nearly 4,000 European customers.
