There are many types of wooden furniture, and the choice of wooden furniture is indeed a problem for many people.
Especially in the chaotic market, various crafts, and rich materials, each wooden furniture has different characteristics and different styles.
In fact, the most important thing when choosing wooden furniture is the material.
Today, there are countless wooden furniture materials in the furniture market that dazzle you.
Therefore, we combine the 4 types of wooden furniture which are widely used today, we analyze and interpret them one by one, and combine your decoration style and budget to see which material is best for you!
1. Black walnut
Black walnut is a more valuable material in furniture. It is mainly produced in North America.
The sapwood is milky white, and the core material ranges from light brown to deep chocolate.
The texture of black walnut is generally straight, sometimes with curly or wavy lines, forming a pleasing decorative pattern.
Black walnut has excellent decorative stability and is not easily deformed.
It is a beautiful wood for making furniture.
Black walnut is widely used in interior design for its unique color.
But most black walnut furniture is more literary, more suitable for Japanese-style literary decoration.
Plus, the preciousness of black walnut.
Therefore, we can see that the price of black walnut furniture in the market will be higher.
When choosing, you can choose according to the situation.
Benefits:Black walnut furniture has a calm color and beautiful texture.
The furniture made by it is elegant and generous, and the material itself is cracked, which is more popular with the public.
Disadvantages:Black walnut furniture requires proper maintenance, and the overall price is high.
2. White oak
Oak has a distinctive mountain-shaped wood grain.
The color and appearance of white oak is similar to European oak.
The sapwood is light in color, the heartwood is light to dark brown, the white oak appears more in straight lines.
The texture is medium to rough, and the pith beam is significantly longer than that of red oak.
As a result, white oak is much more visible than red oak.
Nowadays, common white oak houses on the market are fully assembled and spliced, and the surface of white oak furniture can be clearly seen.
Generally, the furniture of the whole board is very small, and the craftsmanship and materials are very special, and the solid wood of the whole board is easy to crack and deform.
So nowadays, there are more white oak spliced furniture in the market.
Benefits: White oak furniture has a firm texture, high abrasion resistance and a long service life.
Disadvantages: The wood is very dry, so the shrinkage rate is relatively large, and the performance is easy to change, which is very unfavorable for cutting and carving.
3. Red oak
Red oak is very different from white oak.
The red oak is widely distributed in the eastern United States.
The wood is hard and heavy, and the wood dries slowly.
Some red oak wood grains are similar to ash in the case of lacquer, but red oak wood grain tends to have a bit of texture, and ash does not.
Most people think that red oak furniture will be darker in color.
This statement is not entirely correct.
Generally, the color, texture, characteristics and nature of red oak will vary depending on the place of origin.
So the choice of wood is not necessarily distinguished by its color.
The color characteristics of red oak furniture are pronounced, the color is deep, and the little texture is visible.
Benefits: The wood of red oak furniture is stable and hard, very absorbent and resistant to corrosion.
Disadvantages: The texture of red oak furniture is relatively dense. If red oak is imported, the price is also high.
4. Chinese ash
Chinese ash is stable in wood and is not easy to crack and deform.
It is the finest material for furniture, and its wood material is durable and has a beautiful texture.
It is the preferred material for making furniture.
Compared to pine wood, ash furniture is harder and more resistant to wear; Compared to mahogany furniture, ash has a certain price advantage.
Ash is also different in material due to its different distribution areas.
In general, Russian ash is widely used in furniture, because the trees in the cold area are relatively slow, so the trees are relatively strong and suitable for furniture.
Apply Russian ash material to furniture, in addition to clear and beautiful texture, its stability is also stronger.
Benefits: Ash is generally grown in a humid temperate zone, and its furniture is not only elastic but also very resistant to abrasion and humidity.
Disadvantages: The deformation and shrinkage of ash is significant, making all furniture solid wood, most often made of splices.