Wood Species

Our handcrafted furniture begins with the finest hardwoods. Choose from standard wood species rooted in classic American craftsmanship or exotic woods prized for their rarity and visual impact. Each selection is chosen for beauty, durability, and character to elevate your space.

Standard Woods

Alder Wood

Alder Wood

Naturally warm and versatile, Alder is a reliable choice for both stained and painted finishes.

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Known for its smooth, even grain and workability, Alder has become a staple in custom cabinetry and fine furniture.

Cherry

Cherry

Cherry is a smooth, straight-grained hardwood known for its warm color and graceful aging.

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Starting as a soft pinkish brown, it deepens into a rich, golden red over time. Cherry machines well and is ideal for heirloom-quality furniture and cabinetry.

Sapele Mahogany

Sapele Mahogany

Sapele Mahoganyis an African hardwood with ribbon-like grain and deep reddish-brown tones.

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Often used as a mahogany alternative, it’s dense, durable, and polishes to a high sheen. Ideal for cabinetry and accent panels requiring a refined, classic finish.

Walnut

Walnut

Walnut is a rich, dark hardwood prized for its dramatic grain and timeless appeal.

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Its heartwood ranges from light brown to deep chocolate with streaks of gray or purple. Walnut finishes beautifully, machines well, and is a favorite for both modern and traditional furniture.

Red Oak

Red Oak

Red Oak is a strong, heavy hardwood with a pronounced open grain and coarse texture.

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It’s widely used in cabinetry and millwork, offering excellent durability and a traditional appearance. Red Oak accepts stains well and is ideal for timeless American-style furniture.

Pain Sawn White Oak

Pain Sawn White Oak

Plain sawn white oak features cathedral grain patterns and broad planks with natural warmth.

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This cut yields high lumber volume and showcases the wood’s character. It's a staple in both craftsman and transitional furniture styles.

Exotic Woods

Birdseye Maple

Birdseye Maple

Birdseye Maple features a unique dotted grain that adds intricate detail to cabinetry and furniture.

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The figure is believed to result from the tree's struggle to sprout new buds in poor growing conditions, leading to numerous tiny knots. Most visible on flatsawn pieces, Birdseye Maple is available in both veneer and solid form and makes a statement in custom applications.

Black Palm

Black Palm

Black Palm is known for its dramatic contrast of black fibers embedded in a light tan base.

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The wood’s fibers become denser toward the trunk’s outer edges, creating striking visual texture. The soft center lacks the dark vascular bundles, giving Black Palm its rare appearance. It's almost the inverse of most hardwood grain patterns.

Sapele Mahogany

Sapele Mahogany

Bocote offers a yellow-brown base accented by bold, dark striping and complex grain patterns.

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Its rich character often includes eye-like figuring, making each piece highly distinctive. Bocote tends to darken with age and finishes beautifully, even on intricate cabinetry and decorative accents.

Brazilian Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood displays deep chocolate tones with dramatic streaks and a luxurious feel.

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The heartwood varies from rich brown to reddish-purple, often with black spiderweb-like patterns. Highly prized and visually complex, this wood elevates heirloom cabinetry and furniture with timeless elegance.

Bubinga

Bubinga

Bubinga is a dense, richly grained hardwood with deep red to dark brown tones.

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Known for its density and dramatic grain patterns—like pommele, waterfall, or quilted—Bubinga adds both strength and sophistication. Its pale sapwood contrasts beautifully with the bold heartwood, making it ideal for statement pieces.

Cocobolo

Cocobolo

Cocobolo features a vivid spectrum of oranges, reds, and browns with dark streaks that deepen over time.

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Highly prized for its coloration and natural oils, Cocobolo machines beautifully and polishes to a glassy finish. Its unique visual character makes it a favorite for luxury cabinetry and accents.

Ebony

Ebony

Ebony is an exceptionally dense black hardwood revered for its smooth texture and deep color.

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Often used in inlays and ornamental detailing, Ebony sinks in water due to its weight and polishes to a mirror-like finish. Its timeless appeal brings depth and contrast to refined woodwork.

Lacewood

Lacewood

Lacewood is known for its eye-catching flecked grain pattern that resembles delicate lace.

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With a reddish-brown base and shimmering rays, Lacewood reveals its signature look when quartersawn. The dramatic visual texture adds artistry to doors, panels, and furniture in luxury interiors.

Mesquite

Mesquite

Mesquite is a rugged hardwood with a warm tone and naturally weathered character.

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Known for its swirling grain, knots, and natural imperfections, Mesquite embraces organic beauty. Its dense structure and rustic charm make it a favorite for character-rich cabinetry and accents.

Olive Wood

Olive Wood

Olive Wood showcases golden to brown tones with bold, swirling grain patterns.

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Often figured with curly or burled movement, Olive Wood deepens in color over time. Its elegant marbling adds warmth and a Mediterranean touch to luxury woodwork and paneling.

Padauk

Padauk

Padauk offers rich reddish-orange hues that deepen to a warm brown with age and light exposure.

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Vibrant when freshly milled, Padauk matures into a refined, earthy tone. Its dramatic shift and stability make it a bold yet timeless option for standout cabinetry and inlays.

Purple Heart

Purple Heart

Purple Heart is admired for its vivid purple tone that darkens to a rich brownish violet over time.

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Naturally dramatic in color, Purple Heart is extremely dense and strong. UV exposure can alter its hue, but a UV-protective finish will preserve its signature tone in fine furniture or accents.

Tulipwood

Tulipwood

Tulipwood features vivid streaks of yellow, red, and pink with naturally varied figure.

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Highly decorative and uncommon, Tulipwood is prized for its striking color variation. It’s often used for inlays and accent panels where a bold visual statement is desired.

Walnut Burl

Walnut Burl

Walnut Burl is a richly figured wood formed from natural stress in the tree, producing deep swirling grain.

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Found in underground growths or root systems, Walnut Burl reveals dramatic organic patterns once milled. Its rarity and intricate look make it ideal for premium inlays, doors, and paneling.

Zebrawood

Zebrawood

Zebrawood stands out for its bold, dark striping against a light golden-brown base.

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Named for its wild contrast, Zebrawood’s stripes vary from uniform to wavy depending on how it's sawn. It's a favorite for high-impact visual detailing in cabinetry and furniture.

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Every Grandeur Furnishings piece is designed as a complete system. Materials, finishes, and interiors are selected to work together seamlessly—whether purchasing a standard model or requesting a custom configuration.