Wood Story

(Twist Table from Thai Handmade Gifts)When one thinks of wood, usually the popular ones come to mind: oak, maple, walnut, cherry, and mahogany.  Other cheaper woods such as birch, poplar, and beech have become more prominent in the market due to deforestation.  But have you heard of the following exotic woods?

Acacia is a beautiful hardwood found in Australia and Hawaii that has a wide range of appearances and hence can fit in a variety of interiors – from sophisticated to rustic.  Acacia has a warm color, varying from light to dark tones, as shown in the photos above and below.  The wood also shows off a highly-figured grain, as seen in the Twist Table above.  A darker version with a less wavy grain is seen in the Rustic Table from West Elm. 

(Rustic Acacia table from West Elm)Mango wood is a popular hardwood from Thailand and the Philippines that is eco-friendly.  Mango wood is cut from the mango fruit tree once the tree has finished bearing fruit.  Since these trees have to be chopped down anyway in order to make way for new trees that bear fruit, the resulting timber is recycled to other uses such as furniture and accessories.  Mango wood has a yellow-orange tone as seen in the sideboard and the ball table below. 

(Mango wood sideboard)(Mango wood Ball Table by Thai Handmade Gifts)

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