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  • Curly Wood (Fiddleback)
    Curly Wood (Fiddleback)
    Posted in: Wood figure patterns
    Posted on 11-12-2025
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    Curly wood shows regular waves that create shifting reflections. This figure comes from fibres that undulate naturally instead of growing straight, producing a visual effect of flame or movement.
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  • Burl Wood
    Burl Wood
    Posted in: Wood figure patterns
    Posted on 11-11-2025
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    Burl wood is a natural outgrowth formed by dormant buds, creating a swirling and shimmering figure highly prized in fine woodworking. Not all species produce burls; the most well-known include walnut, elm, poplar, thuya and amboyna. Sought for its beauty and rarity, burl wood is used in high-end furniture and luxury marquetry.
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  • Rio Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra)
    Rio Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra)
    Posted in: The Different Wood Species
    Posted on 9-11-2025
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    Rio rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) is one of the most prestigious and sought-after woods in the world, renowned for the richness of its figure. Its natural colour ranges from chocolate brown to purplish brown, marked with dark veins and warm highlights, sometimes reddish or golden. It is a species whose trade has been subject to extremely strict regulations since 1992.
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  • Ceylon Satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia)
    Ceylon Satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia)
    Posted in: The Different Wood Species
    Posted on 11-11-2025
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    Ceylon satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia) is a precious wood valued for its golden-yellow colour with subtle brown highlights and its delicate figure. Its bright and refined appearance makes it a sought-after choice in fine cabinetmaking, marquetry and high-end interior design. Elegant and durable, it brings an exotic and distinctive touch to any design project.
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  • Wenge (Millettia laurentii)
    Wenge (Millettia laurentii)
    Posted in: The Different Wood Species
    Posted on 11-11-2025
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    Wenge (Millettia laurentii) is an African exotic wood with a very dark brown colour. Dense, stable and highly durable, it stands out for its graphic appearance and strongly textured grain.
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