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Best Wood for Furniture
Sam Lutz • Jan 27, 2020
The Best Wood for Furniture
Wood is our most basic raw material used for creating furniture. Wood furniture is timeless, and the aesthetic options are endless. Let’s talk about a few today, shall we?
Popular Types of Furniture Wood
Let's explore some of the most common woods used for furniture and what makes them unique,
Mahogany
Mahogany is one of the most beautiful and more traditional woods used for furniture. It has the strength of oak with a little less weight. It’s often a brownish red color but it does come lighter. Genuine mahogany furniture has become expensive.
Maple
Considered by some to be the ideal wood for furniture, maple is used frequently. All types of maple trees are known for producing durable and visually appealing furniture pieces. The fact that maple is naturally nontoxic gives you more options for things such as cutting boards and other kitchen quality pieces, too.
Oak
Perhaps the most durable and strong wood in this list, oak is often used for flooring and is most often used for kitchen furniture. Despite its many benefits, oak isn’t a very expensive wood, but is still quite beautiful and commonly used. While it does tend to yellow with age, proper care can keep it looking beautiful for generations.
Cedar
Cedar is quite soft and not the most durable choice for inside furniture. However it is naturally weather-resistant making it a great furniture choice for outside. It’s scent is also bug repellant making it a popular choice for lining closets.
Pine
Pine is often pictured in rustic cabins in the woods, but it’s actually not a great choice of wood for furniture. It’s a softwood that can be damaged easily. It does not have the durability preferred for furniture. Pine is better suited for simple shelves or accent pieces that won’t bear a lot of weight. It is however rather inexpensive.
Cherry
Cherry wood is much loved for its color which darkens over time, making it look even more rich and beautiful. It is also non-toxic with a nice even grain. While it’s not the most durable wood, it is strong and tends to be resistant to dents and scratches. New Paragraph
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