Wood library / Exotic hardwoods

Rosewood

Rosewood

A trade name covering several woods with rich red-brown colour and dark streaks. Colour and figure depend on the exact species and origin.

WOODWAY MAGAZINEA group of woods long used for fine furniture and instruments, with red-brown colour, dark streaks and a gentle fragrance.

Boards and blanks combine red-brown heartwood with pale sapwood. Planed surfaces have a subtle lustre.

Scientific name

Dalbergia spp.

Origin

Parts of South America, Asia and Africa

Colour

Red-brown to purple-brown

Characteristics

Deep red-brown · Decorative grain · Various origins

Suggested uses

Furniture · Musical instruments · Carving · Fine crafted objects

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