Marblewood wood

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Marblewood

Marblewood

Contrasting light and dark colours recall marble. The board's figure can become the focal point of a piece.

WOODWAY MAGAZINEA rare wood with black lines flowing over a pale ground like marble.

Black lines branch across a golden-brown ground.

Scientific name
Zygia racemosa
Origin
South America and elsewhere
Colour
Light ground with dark stripes
Characteristics
Bold stripes · Colour contrast · Decorative grain
Suggested uses
Boards · Furniture accents · Sculptural objects · Small objects

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