AFRICAN BLACKWOOD
This wood comes from the tree Dalbergia melanoxylon, commonly called African Blackwood. A true rosewood, it is native to Africa. It is most highly prized to make woodwind instruments like clarinets, oboes, and bagpipes. Ancient Egyptians also constructed furniture from it.

AFZELIA BURL
This comes from the tree Afzelia xylocarpa, commonly known Afzelia or Makamong. It is native to Southeastern Asia, and the burl form used here has long been prized as an ornamental wood.

AMBOYNA BURL
The Pterocarpus indicus tree, often called Narra, gives us this wood. In burl form, the wood is known as Amboyna. The tree is native to Southeastern Asia, harvesting it almost always involves the use of elephants as transport. Amboyna burl has been highly prized as an inlay wood for fine furniture for many years, and is often considered both the most rare and beautiful burl in the world.

ANCIENT KAURI
This wood comes from the tree Agathis australis, and has an amazing history. This particular sample of wood is estimated to be between 30,000 and 50,000 years old. It would have grown for at least 1,200 years when it was alive and is by far the oldest workable timber. It has been buried in New Zealand for tens of thousands of years perfectly preserved.

CURLY POPLAR BLACK
The Populus nigra tree, commonly called Lombardy Poplar, gives us this wood. The tree itself is a cultivar of the willow family and is native to North America. The curly figure used here is accentuated by impregnating the wood with a black dyed acrylic resin under high pressure. The color creates a look unlike anything else.

BLACK AND WHITE EBONY
This type of ebony derives from the Diospyros embryopteris tree, which is native to Southeastern Asia (particularly Myanmar and Laos). The contrast between near jet black and creamy white makes this wood both highly unusual and desirable.

BOXELDER BURL GOLD
This wood comes from Acer negundo trees. The burl figure used here is accentuated by impregnating the wood, under high pressure, with a gold dyed acrylic resin.

BUCKEYE BURL
From Aesculus articolta tree comes this wood. This tree is native to North America; the burl form used here is prized for its unique color range, which includes blues, grays, and creams.

CACTUS
This is the most unique material we offer. The process begins with Prickly Pear Cactus from the genus Opuntia. The skeleton of the cactus is removed, dried, bleached and cast in a clear resin. Once drilled, the background is reverse painted a solid black to add contrast and accent the architecture of the skeleton, creating a truly a unique effect.

CHITTAM BURL
This wood comes from the Cotinus obovatus tree, alternatively known as Chittam, Chittum, or Smoketree. It is native to the Southeastern United States. The burl form used here is extremely rare and grows in only a handful of very small regions. The few people who know of it argue that Chittam Burl is one of the most beautiful and rare burls in the world.

CURLY JARRAH
Eucalyptus marginata gives us this wood. The tree is native to Australia, and its durability and resistance to decay make it particularly useful in marine applications. The curly form used here is highly sought after for its beautiful grain.

DESERT IRONWOOD
The Olneya tesota tree, native to the Southeastern US and northern Mexico, yields this material. It is the hardest wood in North America, and the trees themselves can live for up to 1,500 years.

HOLLY
This wood comes from the Ilex opaca, commonly called American Holly. It's native to North America and prized for its pure white color. This slow growing tree has to be harvested in winter and dried correctly or sap will stain the otherwise white wood with a blue tinge. No other wood has this natural white color, making it a near substitute for ivory.

CURLY KOA
The Acacia koa tree, native only to Hawaii, gives us this wood. The curly figure used here is unmatched anywhere in the world for intensity of figure. It is highly regarded for use in musical instruments.

POMELE BUBINGA
This wood comes from the Guibourtia teesmannia tree, which is native to the Northwest coast of Africa. These trees can grow as high as 150 feet tall and as wide as 6 feet. The Pomele figure can be quilted or wavy.

REDWOOD BURL
The Sequoia sempervirens of Northern California and Oregon yields this wood. The Redwood is the tallest tree in the world, and some have been known to live for over 2000 years. Redwood burl is renowned for both its color and figure.

SPALTED TAMARIND
This wood comes from the Tamarindus indica tree, also known as Tamarind or Tamarin. Its spalted character develops during the initial decomposition of the wood, and the resulting spalt lines give it a very unusual, unique character.

TULIPWOOD
The Dalbergia frutescens tree, a true rosewood that's native to Brazil, gives us Tulipwood. Historically, its unique colors made it a favorite of the French for use in furniture.