Wood type catalogue
You’ve heard of mahogany and cherry, but what about wenge or bloodwood?
Discover our stunning, sustainably sourced array of woods, from exotic rarities to cherished classics. Each piece is finely crafted, making our products durable and gorgeous tools for board game enthusiasts who seek distinctive and elegant accessories. Not to mention the gifting options...
Stunning Shades and Textures for Every Game
Afzelia
Afzelia spp
Distribution: Africa and Southeast Asia
Janka hardness: 8 050N
Furniture, cabinetry, veneer, flooring, docks, boatbuilding
Amazique
Guibourtia ehie
Distribution: Tropical West Africa
Janka hardness: 5 900N
Veneer, furniture, cabinetry, turned objects, musical instruments
Ash
Fraxinus americana
Distribution: Eastern North America
Janka hardness: 5 870N
Flooring, millwork, boxes, baseball bats, tool handles
Beech
Fagus spp
Distribution: Europe
Janka hardness: 6 460N
Lumber, veneer, flooring, plywood, boatbuilding, cabinetry, pianos
Black Locust
Robinia pseudoacacia
Distribution: Central-eastern United States
Janka hardness: 7 560N
Flooring, veneer, boatbuilding, fence posts, mine timbers
Black Walnut
Juglans nigra
Distribution: Eastern United States
Janka hardness: 4 490N
Furniture, veneer, small specialty wood items, gunstocks
Bloodwood
Brosimum rubescens
Distribution: Tropical South America
Janka hardness: 12 900N
Carvings, trim, inlays, furniture, guitars, knife handles
Bocote
Cordia spp
Distribution: Mexico and Central/South America
Janka hardness: 8 950N
Fine furniture, cabinetry, flooring, veneer, boatbuilding, gunstocks
Bubinga
Guibourtia spp
Distribution: Equatorial Africa
Janka hardness: 10 720N
Fine furniture, veneer, tabletops, inlays, cabinetry
Cherry
Prunus serotina
Distribution: Eastern North America
Janka hardness: 4 230N
Cabinetry, fine furniture, flooring. interior, millwork, veneer
Ebara
Berlinia spp
Distribution: West Africa
Janka hardness: 5 690N
Veneer, furniture, cabinetry, turned objects, small specialty wood items
Elfwood
Cordia elfdra
Distribution: Europe
Janka hardness: 5 780N
Furniture, veneer, turned objects, specialty wooden items
Jatoba
Hymenasa courbaril
Distribution: Central America, southern Mexico
Janka hardness: 11 950N
Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, handles, specialty wood items
Kosipo
Entandrophragma candollei
Distribution: West and Central Africa
Janka hardness: 6 150N
Furnishing, exterior joinery, veneers and plywood, cabinetry
Mahogany
Eucalyptus robusta
Distribution: Eastern Australia
Janka hardness: 5 540N
Flooring, furniture, interior trim, heavy construction, veneer
Makore
Tieghemella beckelii
Distribution: Western and Middle Africa
Janka hardness: 5 350N
Furniture, turned objects, cabinetry, musical instruments, plywood
Maple
Acer saccharum
Distribution: Northeastern North America
Janka hardness: 6 450N
Flooring, veneer, workbenches, musical instruments
Marblewood
Zygia racemosa
Distribution: Northeastern South America
Janka hardness: 11 250N
Flooring, cabinetry, fine furniture, sliced veneer, turned objects
Niangnon
Tarrietia densiflora
Distribution: West Africa
Janka hardness: 7 290N
Furniture, cabinetry, flooring, mouldings, millwork, doors, veneers, specialty wood items
Oak
Quercus alba
Distribution: Eastern United States
Janka hardness: 6 000N
Furniture, veneer, cabinetry, interior trim, boatbuilding, barrels
Olive
Olea spp
Distribution: Europe and Eastern-Africa
Janka hardness: 12 010N
High-end furniture, veneer, turned objects, small wooden items
Padauk
Pterocarpus soyauxil
Distribution: Central and tropical West Africa
Janka hardness: 8 760N
Veneer, flooring, tool handles, musical instruments
Pear
Pyrus communis
Distribution: Central and eastern Europe
Janka hardness: 7 380N
Veneer, architectural millwork, inlay, carving, musical instruments
Purpleheart
Peltogyne spp
Distribution: Central and South America
Janka hardness: 11 190N
Inlay/accent pieces, flooring, boatbuilding, heavy construction
Redheart
Simira salvadorensis
Distribution: Southern Mexico and Brazil
Janka hardness: 5 380N
Turned objects, inlays, veneer, fine furniture, specialty wood items
Spalted Maple
Acer spp
Distribution: Northeastern North America
Janka hardness: 6 450N
Flooring, veneer, cutting boards, musical instruments, workbenches
Teak
Tectona grandis
Distribution: Southern Asia
Janka hardness: 4 740N
Carvings, exterior furniture, veneer, boatbuilding, turned objects
Wenge
Millettia laurentii
Distribution: Central Africa
Janka hardness: 8 600N
Veneer, paneling, furniture, musical instruments
Zebrawood
Microberlinia brazzavillensis
Distribution: West Africa
Janka hardness: 8 160N
Veneer, tool handles, furniture, musical instruments, skis
Ziricote
Cordia dodecandra
Distribution: Central America, Mexico
Janka hardness: 8 780N
Furniture, veneer, turned objects, cabinetry, musical instruments