The Best Woods for Making Furniture

There are different types of wood for furniture available on the market. Each one has a particular set of characteristics, such as color, strength, durability and finish.

So, to choose the right wood for your furniture, it is best to analyze all its particularities and the effect you want the furniture to have on the decor.

In this article, you will learn about the best woods for furniture, their properties and how to choose the best one for your needs.

Types of Wood for Furniture

When choosing the best wood for furniture, you need to consider a few factors. Aesthetics is an important factor, but it cannot be the only one taken into account when making your choice.

Will the furniture need to be water-resistant? Or resistant to weather conditions such as sun, rain and humidity? Will it need to go through the assembly and disassembly process more than once?

Currently, the two main types of wood used for furniture are wood veneers and solid wood. The types of veneers most commonly used in furniture manufacturing are MDP and MDF.

But be careful: this type of wood is not waterproof. Therefore, it is not recommended for outdoor furniture or for furniture that will be used in the kitchen or bathroom. Solid wood, on the other hand, provides high-quality furniture.

And the best part is that there are woods with the most varied tones (among other characteristics) available for you to choose from. This type also offers the possibility of having the furniture custom-made (planned) and according to your needs.

Simply purchase the wood from an experienced and licensed lumberyard and hire a good carpenter to build the project. Below, you can see the characteristics of the best solid woods for furniture. On our blog, you can also see more projects using each of these types of wood.

Cumaru

This wood is most commonly used in decks and flooring, but it can also be used in furniture. It is a very resistant wood and can be used in outdoor furniture.

With a light brown-yellowish color, this wood has an excellent finish! Perfect for more rustic style furniture and for those looking for a natural wood effect.

Mahogany

Mahogany wood is one of the most widely used woods in furniture manufacturing. This is because it has unparalleled beauty and great resistance. Its color varies from pinkish brown to reddish brown.

Nowadays, it is common to find furniture sold in mahogany pattern on the market. Generally, this furniture is made of inferior woods and covered with a layer of mahogany wood.

Cedar

Another wood widely used in furniture making is cedar. Also known as pink cedar, it has a tone that varies from dark pinkish-beige to reddish-brown.

It is durable and easy to work with. It is resistant and can be used in outdoor furniture. Furniture made from this wood becomes even more beautiful with a layer of cedar oil.

Cherry

Also known as umburana, cherry is a noble wood for furniture. For this reason, it is used in the manufacture of high-quality furniture. Its light yellowish-brown color and fine finish guarantee great beauty for decoration!

Itauba

Itauba wood is highly resistant to rotting organisms, such as termites, and is very durable. It is a heavy, hard wood with an impeccable finish. It is easy to plan and slightly difficult to saw.

When cut, it has a greenish color. It then acquires a brown hue. Over time, it can reach a dark brown hue!

Ipe

Ipe is one of the best-known and most durable woods! Its hardness is comparable to steel and its dark brown color varies little. Furthermore, it is one of the most important hardwoods in Brazil.

Pink Peroba

Peroba-rosa is also a noble wood. It has been used as furniture wood for centuries in Brazil and is also a highly valued material abroad!

Highly resistant, it has a color that varies from yellow to reddish-pink and an impeccable finish. It is easy to work with.

Teak

Native to the tropical forests of Asia, teak has remarkable characteristics, such as high durability and resistance, incredible beauty and easy workability. Its color varies from golden brown to medium (it darkens over the years).

Oak

One of the most commonly used types of wood for furniture, it comes in two color varieties: white oak and red oak. It is a very hard and heavy wood, but it is easy to handle and work with!

It is native to the northern hemisphere, has a long shelf life, spectacular beauty and high resistance to fungi.

Walnut

Wood for furniture that is highly appreciated for its aesthetics, which is synonymous with sophistication and elegance. It is known for being a dark wood with a very vivid color, an unmistakable reddish-brown, which varies from reddish to medium brown and chocolate.

Pine

Treated pine is probably the most affordable wood on the list of furniture woods. It is a reforested wood, which makes it an environmentally friendly product.

It has a yellowish-white hue (close to ivory). It was once considered a less noble wood, but is currently a trend in decoration (especially in the Scandinavian style).

Pine

Pine (or Paraná pine) varies in color from pale yellow to medium brown. It is easy to work with and becomes stronger and more durable when treated. It is widely used in furniture making and is more affordable.