The Woods

The Woods Behind the Craft

Black Walnut heartwood grain

Black Walnut Heartwood

Rich chocolate-brown tones and graceful grain make Black Walnut one of North America's most treasured hardwoods. Its warmth and timeless elegance give every board a distinctive presence.

Quarter-sawn White Oak grain

Quarter-Sawn White Oak

Straight, uniform grain and subtle ray fleck create a refined, understated character. Quarter-sawn White Oak offers exceptional stability with a classic appearance that only grows more beautiful over time.

Curly Yellow Birch grain

Curly Yellow Birch

Known for its shimmering, rippled figure, Curly Yellow Birch catches the light in remarkable ways. Each board reveals a lively depth and movement that is entirely its own.

Curly Maple grain

Curly Maple

Delicate, flowing waves ripple across the surface of this remarkable maple, creating a luminous figure that changes with the viewing angle. It is prized for its elegance and natural brilliance.

Cherry wood grain

Cherry

Rich, warm tones ranging from soft amber to deep reddish-brown, with a fine, satiny grain that grows more beautiful with age. Elegant, timeless, and prized for its natural warmth and understated character.

Sugar Maple grain

Sugar Maple

Naturally light in color with a smooth, fine grain and exceptional durability. Clean, bright, and timeless, Sugar Maple is prized for its strength, subtle elegance, and classic appearance.

Birdseye Maple grain with distinctive eye-shaped figure

Birdseye Maple (when available)

One of nature's rarest figures, Birdseye Maple is distinguished by hundreds of tiny swirling "eyes" scattered throughout the wood. Because exceptional material is uncommon, it appears only in select Crafted Woods pieces.

Red Birch wood grain

Red Birch

Red Birch is a warm, richly colored hardwood with beautiful reddish-brown tones and subtle grain. Its natural warmth gives every board a distinctive, inviting character.