Wood Selection

african_padauk-1African Padauk is native to Central and Tropical Africa where it grows to be over one hundred and thirty feet tall. It is deep red in color with browns, purples, and maroons. African Padauk is a vibrant wood with an ancient feel.

Black_MesquiteMesquite is not just for barbequing! It is a beautiful, hard and heavy wood. It ranges from light to dark brown with yellows, pinks, and reds that marble through the grain. It is found in Southwest America and Mexico in abundance.
appleApple is a fruit tree in the rose family. The tree originated from Central Asia, where it's wild ancestor is still found today. While the fruit is not only delicious, but healthy, the wood can be made into beautiful cabinetry and interior items. MapleMaple is found in the four corners of the world, there are over one hundred and twenty varieties throughout Asia, Europe, Africa, North and South America. Maple has a light beige coloring with pink and brown highlights. It has an interesting curly, bird’s-eye grain with a fine texture.
wood_bambooBamboo is really a woody perennial evergreen plant in the grass family. Bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant on earth. Besides being used as a construction material, it is also used for walking sticks, tableware, furniture, knitting needles and toys. olivewoodOlivewood is a light wood with yellow and gold tones. Originally olivewood was brought from Spain to Mexico and to California by missionaries. It is often used to make religious items like statues and rosaries.
wood-black-palm1Black Palm is native to the rainforests of Australia and Southeast Asia. It is a dark wood, streaky with blacks and browns. The end grain is speckled and looks like lizard skin. Black palm is an excellent choice if you are looking for something unexpected. ss_osageOsage Orange is native to North America and Canada. They are planted closely together in the Midwestern States of America to form living fences. The color of Osage Orange varies from a golden yellow to a bright orange with an uneven texture and high luster.
bloodwoodBloodwood is a dark red wood found in South America, specifically Brazil. It is used for cabinetmaking, furniture, decorative inlay, marquetry work, fancy boxes, turning and veneers. It ages to a deep brown color. pau_rosaPau Rosa is native to South America, specifically to Brazil. It's heartwood is a beautiful yellow-brown with a subtle to pronounced striped figure in varying shades of brown to reddish-brown. It is used for cabinetmaking, flooring, furniture, inlay work, marquetry, and turning.
bolivian_rosewood-1-1Bolivian Rosewood is found in South America. The richly colored wood most resembles a dark chocolate with swirls of raspberry purple. It is a hard, heavy wood with a fine texture. Bolivian Rosewood has smooth and classic grain patterns. poplarPoplar is native to most of the northern hemisphere. Poplar was one of the most common wood used in Italy for panel paintings; the Mona Lisa and most famous early renaissance Italian paintings are on poplar. The wood is generally white, often with a slightly yellowish cast.
BubingaBubinga is also known as African Rosewood for its pinkish-rose color. The wood is native to West Africa. It is a feminine wood, shining with wavy dark stripes. The grain appears like light reflecting on water. It is a hard and heavy wood that darkens with age. purpleheart-1Purpleheart, when first cut, is a dull brown that quickly changes to a vibrant purple. In time, the wood ages to a beautiful chocolate purple. Native to South and Central America, Purpleheart is one of the most popular exotic woods in the world because of its strength, durability, and unique coloring.
canarywoodCanarywood grows in Central America. It is a yellow color with multi-colored stripes of reds, golds, and browns. Canary wood is a conservative wood that would fit nicely into any collection or decor. It has a classic color that will deepen with age. RedheartRedheart is found in Central America where it grows to be between sixty and eighty feet in height. It is reddish to brown in color with a straight grain and a fine texture. Redheart has a conservative appeal and would be a nice choice for a person who likes a traditional and classic look.
cherryCherry is abundant in North America which explains its notoriety defining such America styles as Shaker and Mission woodwork. Classic and rich, cherry is a yellow wood that deepens to a mahogany color when exposed to sunlight. Although it is a traditional wood, cherry offers a feeling of distinction with its wave-like grain and fine texture. RedOakSwatchRed Oak is of major importance to Middle and Eastern North America. It is a main ingredient for the timber industry because it is a strong, hardy wood that grows quickly and easily. Red Oak has a true Americana look with its warm orange and light brown coloring and high luster.
cocobolo-1Cocobolo, just as its name, is a fun wood. Cocobolo is native to the West Coast of Central America. It has swirling grain and is a vibrant reddish orange hue. Cocobolo is often used to make guitars and chosen by musicians seeking a visionary look. teak-1Teak is a tropical hardwood native to the south and southeast parts of Asia. Popular in the 1950s and 1960s in the style often known as Danish Modern, teak furniture has had a second boom in popularity. Teak is one of the most sought after types of vintage furniture.
East_Indian_Rosewood1.14131822_stdEast Indian Rosewood is another wood that is popular choice of guitar makers, often used on the back side. It is a spicy cinnamon color with fine black strips. As the name suggests, it is native to India. East Indian Rosewood is the darkest and most exotic of the rosewoods. walnut_woodWalnut is prized for its use in making fine furniture, cabinetry, and veneers. Native to North America and Canada, Walnut is a hard and durable. It is an exquisite wood with its rich chocolate tones. Walnut is a very warm and inviting wood.
ebonyEbony is a very dark colored wood, almost black; it may be the darkest wood available on the market. It is native to Africa and is a classic amongst exotic woods. Ebony was the wood of choice during the Art Deco period. Massacar Ebony, like Ebony, is a dark colored wood streaked with grays, dark browns and golds. wenge-1Wenge [also known as Panga Panga] is one of the hardest woods on the market. So hard and durable, it is often used for flooring. It is a deep brown color with even straight black grain. It has a course texture that catches light easily. It is native to Zaire and other small countries in West Africa.
hackberry1Hackberry grows in the Eastern United States and Southeastern Canada. It is a strong durable wood often used to make railroad ties. Hackberry’s color depends on where it grows and the season in which it was cut. It is much lighter with yellow tones from the South and darker browns in the North. white-oakWhite Oak is a light beige color with pinkish highlights. The wood is summery and beachy in appearance. White Oak is native to Middle and Eastern North America. It is commonly used in landscaping because it provides both shade and beauty.
RusticHickoryHickory wood is extremely tough, yet flexible, and is valued for tool handles, bows, wheel spokes, carts, drumsticks, golf club shafts and walking sticks. In the past, baseball bats were made of hickory (most are made of ash today). oak_white_burlWhite Oak Burl is a light beige color with pinkish highlights. What makes it unique is the burl. Burl is a wart-like growth the side of a tree. They occur when the tree is injured or sick. When the burl is cut, a whorled grain is exposed with exciting grain patterns. White Oak burl is particularity rustic and handsome.
kingwoodKingwood is a member of the rosewood family. Also known as Violet Wood, it has remarkable depth with deep purples, browns, and blacks. Kingwood is native to Brazil. It polishes to a beautiful luster. Kingwood is an excellent choice for an antique look. yellowheart-sealedYellowheart is a soft-colored wood; it varies from a pale yellow to deep mustard. Its grain is straight and fine. Yellowheart grows in Brazil in the lower Amazon. Often woodworkers will use Yellowheart in conjunction with other darker woods for its highlighting properties.
lacewoodLacewood is an exotic wood native to Australia; the natives call it “Silky Oak”. It is commonly used in highly ornamental woodwork. In color, it is a light pink with shimmering orange highlights. Most remarkable about Lacewood is its unique wave like grain patterns that resembles the scales on a fish. zebrawoodZebrawood is has a very dramatic appearance. Because it is not commonly used, it can become quite a conversation piece. Zebrawood is native to West Africa, in particular Cameroon and Gabon. Like its name implies, Zebrawood is striped with light and dark browns that interlock at varying points.
honduras_mahogany-1Mahogany grows to be over one hundred and fifty feet tall in the jungles of South America. The color varies from a light yellow to a deep red. It is a hard durable wood. Sailboats are made entirely from mahogany and would be a wonderful choice for someone who longs for the sea.