Cherry Wood wood

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Cherry Wood

Cherry Wood

Fine-grained wood with a warm red-brown colour that deepens over time.

WOODWAY MAGAZINEInitially pale pink, cherry deepens to rich red-brown with light exposure. Its fine grain makes it a material for fine furniture.

Pale pink to red-brown, with even, smooth grain.

Scientific name
Prunus serotina
Origin
North America and elsewhere
Colour
Warm red-brown
Characteristics
Warm red-brown · Fine grain · Colour deepens with age
Suggested uses
Furniture · Boards · Small objects · Carving

Colour, figure, knots and cracks vary even within the same species. Check photographs, condition and usable dimensions of the actual piece before ordering.