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Wood types
Fine woods unite all the positive characteristics of a natural material and their beauty is enhanced over time by regular use.
Beech
Beech
Country of origin: Europe
Yellowish-white, reddish-white to brown
Grained texture
Very decorative
East Indian Jacaranda
East Indian Jacaranda
Country of origin: South America, Asia
One of the most beautiful hardwoods
Light to dark brown, purple to black grain
Very decorative
Matte finish
Amboyna
Amboyna
Country of origin: Africa, Asia
One of the most beautiful hardwoods
Purple-brown to leather coloured
Beautiful grain pattern
Bahia rosewood
Bahia rosewood
Country of origin: South America
Waxy sheen
Yellowish to reddish streaks
Extremely durable, hard and heavy
Very decorative
Makassar ebony
Makassar ebony
Country of origin: South East Asia
Distinctive striped texture
Pinkish-grey to light brown with dark brown zones
Striking shine
Cocobolo
Cocobolo
Country of origin: Central and South America
Exclusive in appearance, red to golden-brown base colour
A few, different black-brown stripes give this wood its
characteristic appearance
Straight fibres, fine pores and textures
Extremely durable
Pau Fero
Pau Fero
Country of origin: South America
Reddish-purple to black-brown grain
Parallel fibres
Close-grained and fine-pored
Bog oak
Bog oak
Country of origin: Europe
Not an independent variety of wood
Bog oak is fossilised oak trunk which has lain for
around 3,000 to 5,000 years in bogs, swamps and rivers
Black-grey to bluish or brownish in colour
Brushed
Relatively light
Grenadile
Grenadile
Country of origin: Africa
One of the most beautiful hardwoods
Dark brown, almost black, with black stripes
Extremely durable, hard and heavy
Fine, even texture
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Pau Fero
East Indian buffalo horn
East Indian buffalo horn
Country of origin: Asia
Black horn
Rare, ingrained pale stripes
Extremely durable, hard and heavy
High gloss polish possible
Elephant and walrus ivory
Elephant and walrus ivory
Country of origin: Africa/Scandinavia
Animal tusks
Pale cream to yellowish
Even texture
High specific weight
Polished
Certified material
Highly exclusive