Kingwood is a genuinely beautiful species of rosewood. It has a remarkable luster partly due to it being one of the most dense of all rosewoods. The logs tend to be small so the veneer bundles are sometimes narrow. Though it's scarcity in recent decades had previously limited its use to inlay and marquetry, there have been logs large enough to generate veneers suitable for mid-size projects.
Common Name:
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Kingwood, Violetta (due to it's purple hue) |
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Scientific Name:
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Dalbergia caerensis |
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Family:
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Fabaceae | |
Color:
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Reddish brown or purple-like heartwood and pale yellow sapwood |
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Origin:
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South America, Brazil |
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Hardness:
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Very hard |
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Texture:
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Very uniform, fine grain | |
Finishing:
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Readily accepts stains and finishes | |
Did You Know: |
This species is said to have been named after King Louis XIV who requested its use on the royal furniture. |