We list special exotic hardwoods and veneers. Semi-precious stones from Russia and other selected countries are available by request. To the best of our knowledge we obtain our wood from countries with reforestation policies. Our current stock of wood  is in our Baltimore, MD, warehouse. Our exotic wood is air dried to the moisture coefficient of this area, 9% to 11%. Some thicknesses may very.

We have traveled to a number of our suppliers bases around the world in search of the finest timbers. Indians in the country of origin cut a number of our species. The Amerasian in Guyana and the Negroes in Suriname are two such groups. They use the forest as their home, and are very selective in their choices. We are very much aware of the existing rainforest situation and will continue to do as much as possible to raise the consciousness of global awareness.

Stars Art and Design can provide much more than a choice of the world's decorative hardwood. If you require a beautiful hard and solid wood, well seasoned and well kept, Stars can supply you. Our timber produces extremely smooth surfaces, and polishes exceptionally well. We can match a kaleidoscope of different colors from rich dark chocolate and deep purple to warm golden ivory and creamy beige. Our timber has dark and light stripes, simulated metal flakes, and iridescent grain. Whatever your specialty, we can provide the most suitable hardwood for your project. Add value and prestige to your production with our hardwood.

We are a design firm using the wood in this list for our projects. The timber listed is from the many beautiful design projects we have done in the past. In a number of instances we traveled to the country of origin and hand picked trees for our projects, in the jungle timber camps, for figure and color.

We have gathered our collection of wood from many sources worldwide. Some of the species at Stars are not readily available in the marketplace, which make it special. Our inventory of tabletop Slabs is unsurpassed. The experience Stars has gained in working with exotic wood and other material is invaluable. This information is available as a tool that can help project savings and production. We will be happy to show pictures of our projects showing the fine workmanship and finishes possible.

The following are some notes on our price list and ordering procedures. Prices do not include shipping, handling or sales taxes were applicable. Prices do not include the cost surcharge for rare or unusual pieces of timber or stone. Handling charges are for packaging and preparation of shipping bundles. Please inquire if applicable). Blues label air or other express service available upon request. Orders other than Continental U S are shipped FOB and are subject to customs, postal and other carrier regulations and restrictions.

Payment in US dollars only. Bank Drafts are honored. Checks and money orders are accepted for shipment after clearance. Pay Pal is available for credit charges. We list prices for timber with each species. (other costs may apply). Samples are available, ask for prices.

Our lumber dimensions are rough, square edge, finished, slab and burl. This notation is under each species. Remember you will nearly always incur minimum waste of 25 to 35%. Guide your order accordingly. If you need help on this matter, we will be glad to advise you. We wax special woods to avoid splitting. Orders will be well packaged for shipping. Keep these woods away from sudden changes in temperature and humidity and store in a cool place.

We show our exotic timber collection by appointment, please call. All prices are for information purposes only. Prices may vary with cut, quality and rarity, availability and volume. When ordering, we will select the finest of our stock for your needs and can send pictures. We can advise you on the best material for the best result. Quality and service are Stars trademarks. Our commitment is to supply the finest materials available. As stated previously the warehouse is open by appointment, please phone, write us.

The minimum order we will process is $300.00 of material plus other associated costs. Thank you for your inquiry. We hope we can be of service. Timber sales are final. Stars makes no warranties on timber, all timber is sold on an as is basis. We will exchange timber if possible, with payment of shipping costs for return and reshipment. Thank you for considering Stars Art and Design for your timber needs. We appreciate your business.

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Anigre / Anegre / Aniegre                                 Bauwaua / Tigerwood                                       
Black Oak / Belah (Australia)                           Bloodwood
Courbaril Billets / Courbaril Timber / Jatoba / Brazilian Cherry
Cocobolo
Greenheart                                                          Greenheart Burl
Hububalli                                                             Imbuia
Jarrah Burl                                                          Jatoba / Brazilian Cherry (see above courbaril)
Kabukalli / Kopi                                                  Kingwood / Violete
Laurel (East Indian)                                           
Mahogany (African)                                            Mahogany (Honduras)
Mahogany (Sapele)                                            Morado / Bolivian Rosewood
Oak, English Brown                                            Oak Burl, English Brown
Olivewood African                                               Paduak African
Pink Ivory wood                                                   Pink Ivory Wood Crotches
Planetree ( London )                                           Purpleheart
Rewa Rewa
Rhea Rhea Dang                                                Rose of the Mountain/ / Black Rose              
Snakewood / Leopardwood / Letterwood       Sugi / Sugiwood
Teak African / Iroko
Tatabu / Sucupira                                               Thuya Burr
Verawood/Lignum Vitae                                    Wamara ( Purple Ebony )
Walnut, Circassian                                              Walnut, California Claro 

Walnut / California Claro Burl veneer                Oak English Brown Burl veneer
Oak English Brown veneer                                 Mahogany, Blistered, Rosebud, veneer
Thuya Burl veneer

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Charoite ( Russian )                                            Jade ( Nephrite )
Jade ( Black )                                                      Jasper ( Red River, South Africa)
Lapis Lazuli ( Afghanistan )                                Malachite ( Zaire )
Rodonite ( Russian )                                            Scarn ( Russian )

 Assorted Stained glass ***** The Collection All 1980-82 ***** see last page Addendum

Addendum : Add 10% cost to list price for each quarter of thickness increase.

Example: * 4/4 5.00 BF, * 5/4 5.50 BF, * 6/4 $6.00 BF, * 8/4 $6.50 BF

Prices listed below are for 4/4 per

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***   Trade Name   ***   Anigre / Anigre / Aniegre
                         
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Latin Name: Aningeria altissima

Origin: Africa

Character: Trees can attain height of 180 feet and have diameters up to 4 feet. Sap is pale pink and heartwood  is also pale pink to reddish brown. Grain is mostly straight but is sometimes wavy, with some fiddleback or mottled. The wood is lustrous with an odor somewhat like cedar.

KD / AD            AD 3 years

Working Properties: Responds easily to sawing, some material may contain some silica. Gluing properties are good. Wood has good screw properties with good finishing and polishing.

Uses:  Fine furniture, cabinetmaking, paneling, flooring, specialty items, tabletops, and joinery.  

Dimensions: : 4/4 to 10/4,  4" to 14" width 6' to 20' Length  

Stock: 1700 BF of assorted sizes on hand.

Price: $ 6.20 BF     ( up to timber directory )      

 *** Trade Name *** Bauwaua / Marblewood  

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Latin Name: marmoxylon racemosum
Origin: Western Guyana
Character: Tight grained with iridescent rays. Coloring is golden to dark amber with chocolate brown ribbon like streaks. This unusual wood vaguely resembles zebrawood, but with fewer and more irregular streaks, which are lighter in color than that of zebrawood. The streaks meander and even cross in marblewood, which does not happen so much in zebrano. The wood is slightly coarse but tough and hard.

K/D A/D:     A/D 12 yrs.

Working Properties: Finishes to a smooth, lustrous, marble like surface.

Uses: Cabinetmaking, furniture, joinery, turnings, table tops, handles, specialty items.

Dimensions: 4 qt. to 10 qt. slabs (matched pieces), logs are 4" to an 8" diameter, 4' length.

Stock: 320 B.F. (1500 lb.)

Price: $19.60 BF     or      4.25 lb.       ( up to timber directory )  

Note: This wood may be the only stock of its kind on the market. Rare, Our logs were cut and transported to the coast by the Amerasian Indians from the northern Amazon highlands. This species, Rhea Rhea Dang, Pink Ivorywood, and especially Black Rose (Rose of the Mountain) are known as Spiritwood and have very positive energy as seen in the color and figure. ( up to timber directory )

***   Trade Name   ***   Black Oak, Belah,  Australian

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Latin Name: Allocasaurina pauper

Origin: Australia

Character: Very hard texture with a dark heart almost black at times. tight lace like straight grain

KD/AD: AD 20 years

Working Properties: A glass like finish is possible.

Uses: Sculpture, table tops, turning, carving, specialty items, and furniture.

Dimensions: Some 4/4 square edge

Stock: Limited

Price:  $19.60 BF                 ( up to timber directory )                               

***   Trade Name   ***   Bloodwood

                

Latin Name: Brosimum paraense

Origin: Guianas

Character: Sap is yellowish white and heart is variegated red to reddish brown. My have a golden beige ribbon figure sometimes.

KD/AD: AD 20 years

Working Properties: Finishes to a smooth, hard, lustrous surface. Glues, turns well. planing is difficult, polishes well.

Uses: Furniture, cabinet work, paneling, specialty items.

Dimensions: Plank

Stock: Limited

Price: 14.20 BF        ( up to timber directory )      

***   Trade Name   ***   Cocobolo 

                        

Latin Name: Dalbergia retusa   

Origin: Central America, Mexico

Character: The fresh cut tree has multi colored hue. The wood oxidizes to darker brown with irregular markings in black and purple. A swirled figure is prominent with a tight interlocking and straight grain.

Working Properties: The wood works well in planing, boring, moldings, carving and turning.

Uses: Furniture, cabinet work, paneling, specialty items, handles and cutlery.

Dimensions: Square edge           

Stock: Limited

Price: 19.60 BF        ( up to timber directory )      

***   Trade Name   ***   Courbaril Billets / Courbaril Timber / Jatoba / Brazilian Cherry

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Latin Name: Hymenaea courbaril

Origin: Suriname

Character: Med. too coarse interlocked grain. Salmon red to orange brown, turning russet to reddish brown when seasoned. Marked with dark streaks.

K/D A/D A/D 9 yr.

Working Properties: Finishes to a smooth, hard, surface with a golden luster. Glues well.

Uses: Handles, flooring, turning, fine furniture, cabinet work, specialty items

Dimension: Odd sizes of turning blocks

Price $ 1.75 LB   Billets         

Price $ 8.90 BF  ( up to timber directory )        

*** Trade Name *** Greenheart

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Latin Name: Ocotea rodiaei

Origin: Demerara, Guyana

Note: Four Figure Types: Regular, Tigertooth, Tigertail, Bullforehead

Character: Dense, fine grained wood, light to dark golden olive green with iridescent rays. Marked with streaks of black or brown with a mingling of lighter to darker areas. 

A/D 9 years.

Work Properties: Finishes to a fine smooth, lustrous surface. Takes a high polish

Uses: Marine construction, Interior beams, exposed interior construction, fine furniture, flooring, turning, tabletops, specialty items.

Dimension: 4/4 to 16/4 thick, 6" to18" width, 8' to 20' length, square edge, slab, and rough

Stock: 2,000 BF

Price $17.50 BF   

Note: This wood has SUPER STRENGTH and is impervious to termites. David Bowies home on Mystique Island has floors of Greenheart. 
( up to timber directory )

*** Trade Name *** Greenheart Burl and Log Sections

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Latin Name: Ocotea rodiaei

Origin: Guyana, Cut by the grandfather of the timber company owner. Found stored for 25 years on a base camp Island in the Northern Amazon delta.

Character: 1500 lb. burl with a highly figured spiral center of dark brown to black streaks. Light to dark golden olive green grain with iridescent rays, resembling the pattern in a hurricane spiral.

K/D A/D A/D 32 years.

Work Properties: Finishes to a fine, smooth, marble like surface. Takes a high polish.

Uses: Sculpture, table tops, turning, carving, specialty items, and furniture.

Dimension: This is a whole matched burl in 6/4 to 20/4 slabs. Log sections also

Price: Slabs $28.50 BF,          Burls 6.25 LB                  
    ( up to timber directory )

*** Trade Name *** Hububalli

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Latin Name, Loxopterygium sagotii

Origin: Guyana

Character: Pale yellow/light gray sap often not differentiated from the heartwood that is light brown to red-brown attractive figure of narrow to wide stripes and streaks.

K/D A/D 12 yrs.

Work Properties: Works well, finishes smoothly and takes a good polish. Gluing requires care.

Uses: High grade furniture and cabinets.

Dimensions: 4/4 5/4 square edge 12 to 18 feet length

Stock: 30 BF

Price: $16.50 BF   ( up to timber directory )               

*** Trade Name *** Imbuya ( Brazilian Walnut )

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Latin Name: Phoebe porosa

Origin: Brazil, From Southern Brazil, Parana and Santa Catharina Forests. This is the only wood we have from Brazil. It is not an endangered species.

Character: Fine textured, close grained, lustrous wood. Olive brown to chocolate brown, with variegated and figured markings. Our stock has great figure and color.

K/D A/D K/D (1984)

Working Properties: Finishes to a hard, smooth, polished surface.

Uses: Fine furniture, cabinetmaking, paneling, flooring, gunstocks and joinery.

Dimension: 5/4 to 10/4 6" to 12" width 6' to 10' Length

Stock: 500 BF

Price: $10.50 BF  ( up to timber directory )                   

*** Trade Name *** Jarrah Burl

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Latin Name: Eucalyptus marginata

Origin: Southwestern Australia

Character: Dense, curled grain wood with a wavy, curly, highly figured pattern, turning to a rich reddish mahogany hue.

Working Properties: Finishes to a smooth, hard, lustrous surface. Glues, turns well.

Uses: Table tops, fine furniture, turnery, specialty items, carvings and sculptures.

Dimensions: Crosscut Burl slabs 3" to 5: thick, 3' 4' 5' diameter rounds. 

Stock: 3 slabs and turning pieces, odd sizes

Price: $6.50 LB.  ( up to timber directory )                          

*** Trade Name *** Kabukalli / Kopi

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Latin Name: Goupia glabra

Origin: Guyana

Character: A highly rayed wood, straight grained, medium too coarse in texture. Consistent in color, it is a light reddish brown with some figuring and rose color accents.

K/D A/D A/D 8 yrs.

Working Properties: Very durable, resistant wood. Finishes to a smooth, lustrous surface with iridescent rose/red accents.

Uses: Furniture components, turnings, flooring, paneling, fine furniture, cabinetry, and specialty items.

Dimensions: 4/4 to 8/4 log run slab 

Stock: 8 pieces, slab 

Price $21.50 BF   ( up to timber directory )                 

***   Trade Name   ***   Kingwood / Violete 

                        

Latin Name: Dalbergia cearensis

Origin: Brazil / Guianas

Character: A beautiful very hard tropical timber with sapwood of Ivory to tan Ivory. The heart has wavy ribbons of reddish purple to violet brown with darker stripes of purple woven throughout. 

KD/AD: AD 15 years

Working Properties:

Uses: Turnery, furniture, cabinet work, specialty items, decorative veneers, turning and carving.

Dimensions: 4" to 5" wide slab.

Stock: Limited

Price: $ 42.00 BF                  ( up to timber directory )      

*** Trade Name *** Laurel (East Indian)

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Latin Name Terminalia tomentosa complex

Origin: India and Burma

Character: Straight grained, coarse textured wood. Ranging in color from light brown and black brown with streaks of dark figuring.

K/D A/D K/D (1989)

Working Properties: Finishes to a satin surface.

Uses: Turnery, furniture, cabinet work, paneling, specialty items, decorative veneers.

Dimension: Sq. Ed 7" to 11" wide 56 to 105 " Length

Stock: 40 BF, Limited supply

Price: $19.50 BF   ( up to timber directory )                 

*** Trade Name *** Lignum Vitae / Verawood

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Latin Name: Bulnesia sarmientii lor ex gris

Origin: South America, Purchased from Chester, England, Gardner hardwood is one of the most respected oldest firms in the U.K., 240 years old.

Character: A very dense, hard close grained wood. Fine, uniform texture with interlocked grain. Ranges in color from greenish olive to darker green with some black. Our strains oxidize to aquamarine blue and forest green. Wood turns a richer color as dries. Highly resined and durable.

K/D A/D A/D 15 yr.

Working Properties: Finishes to a high, lustrous surface, glues well

Uses: Flooring, furniture, turnings, cabinetry, mill work, boxes and specialty items.

Dimension: Sq. Ed, billets, turning logs, planks, blocks, assorted pieces and slabs

Stock: Square edge pieces, 1250 lb., 4qt to 8qt, 4" to 10" width, 36' to 48' length 1 Square Billet 8.75" X 8.75" X 74", Green Verawood

3 Turning Logs: 5" 8" 12" Diameter, by 36" to 42" Length, Verawood

1 Slab Log: 11" Diameter, cut 4 qt. PCs., 43" length, Verawood

2 Slab Log: 11" Diameter cut 3/8" thick PCs., 52" and 44" length, Verawood

Price: $8.50 pound         

Note: The aroma of this stock is of exotic floral scents. Very aromatic.   ( up to timber directory )

*** Trade Name *** Mahogany African (Our stock Green ends)

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Latin Name: Khaya ivorensis

Origin: Africa, West Tropical

Character: reaches 120 or so feet, with a very wide trunk of up to 5 or 6 feet. The tree has a light brown sapwood, close to the heart in color. The tree color turns dark brown with exposure and is a beautiful brownish to dark brown color. The timber is cut in plane, riff and quartercut  boards. Some trees are called curly, blistered, rosebud, variegated, and  lustrous. The outer 16 to 18 inches of the trees usually have this characteristic. The wood glues well and is good for turning and carving.

K/D A/D:       K/D (2003)

Uses: Fine furniture, cabinetry, carvings, turnery, veneers, table tops, handles, specialty items, kitchen utensils and flooring.

Dimension: 4/4 to 12/4 with some limited 16/4, we have 4" to 18" in width, lengths are form 4' to 20'

Stock: 2,500 BF

Price: 7.80    ( up to timber directory )

*** Trade Name *** Mahogany Honduras (Our stock Blue ends)

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Latin Name: Swietenia macrophylla

Origin: Central America

Character: reaches 130 or so feet, with a very wide trunk of up to 6 feet. The tree has a light sapwood, close to the heart in color. The tree color turns a rich brown with exposure and is a beautiful brownish to dark reddish brown color over time. The timber is cut in plane, riff and quartercut  boards. Some trees are called fiddleback, blistered, mottled, variegated, and lustrous. The outer 16 to 18 inches of the trees usually have this characteristic. The wood glues well and is good for turning and carving.

K/D A/D:       K/D (2003)

Uses: Fine furniture, cabinetry, carvings, turnery, veneers, table tops, handles, specialty items, kitchen utensils and flooring.

Dimension: 4/4 to 12/4 with some limited 16/4, we have 4" to 18" in width, lengths are form 4' to 20'

Stock: 500 BF

Price: $ 7.80 BF    ( up to timber directory )

*** Trade Name *** Mahogany, Sapele

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Latin Name: Entandrophragma cylindricum

Origin: West Africa

Character: reaches 150 or so feet, with a very wide trunk of up to 6 feet. Sap is whitish to pale yellowish color. The tree color is a medium dark to reddish, purplish brown. Turns a rich brown with exposure and is a beautiful dark red brown color over time. The timber is cut in plane, riff and quartercut  boards. Some trees are on the outer edges blistered, rosebud, variegated, and  lustrous The outer 16 to 18 inches of the trees usually have this characteristic. The wood glues well and is good for turning and carving. It is said that Sapele Mahogany is the strongest and most durable of the Mahogany's.

K/D A/D:       K/D (2003)

Uses: Fine furniture, cabinetry, carvings, turnery, veneers, table tops, handles, specialty items, kitchen utensils and flooring.

Dimension: 4/4 to 8/4, we have 4" to 12" in width, lengths are form 4' to 20'

Stock: 1,200 BF

Price: $ 7.60 BF    ( up to timber directory )

*** Trade Name *** Mahogany Curves (Laminated)

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Latin Name: Swietenia macrophylla

Origin: Honduras Purchased and produced in 1984 by Knipp and Co. for Saudi Project

Character: Laminated solid mahogany curves,

K/D A/D K/D (1989)

Uses: Sculptures, curved ceilings, roof beams, construction, furniture, tables.

Dimension: Bent on 30 degree radiuses, 10' to 12' lengths, taper from 8" to 12" wide, to 4" wide at narrow end. 4" to 5" thickness

Stock: 50 PCs

Price: $55 each         

Note: These mahogany curves were made as tree limbs for a Saudi Princesses garden. 
( up to timber directory )

*** Trade Name *** Morado / Bolivian Rosewood / Pau Ferro

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Latin Name: Machaerium spp.

Origin: Bolivia

Character: Fine textured, highly lustrous wood. Color from a rich medium brown to dark chocolate brown, with a very hard close grain.

K/D A/D K/D (1983)

Working Properties: Finishes to a highly polished, smooth surface. Glues, turns well.

Uses: Marquettry, cabinets, fines furniture, parquet flooring, handles specialty items.

Dimension: 6/4 to 8/4 4" to 6" wide 4' to 5’ length

Stock 450 BF

Price $18.60 BF   ( up to timber directory )                  

** Trade Name *** Oak, English Brown

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Latin Name: Quercus petraea

Origin: England (United Kingdom)

Character: Medium textured wood that shows a distinct silver grain figure throughout, due to its broad rays. This wood varies in color from a unique golden yellow to rich brown to reddish brown due to a fungus that attacks the tree when young. This is a highly figured, very decorative wood.

K/D A/D K/D (1986)

Working Properties: Finishes to a highly smooth, lustrous surface. Take stains, glues and polishes well. Holds its color very well.

Uses Fine furniture, cabinetry, carvings, turnery, veneers, table tops, handles, specialty items, kitchen utensils.

Dimension: Square edge, 4 qt. to 10 qt., length 4ft. to 16 ft., width 4 inch to 14" inches. Log run, 4qt to 10qt., length 6ft. to 10ft., width 8 inches to 16 inches.

Stock: 1200 BF Price $18.50 BF ( up to timber directory )        


** Trade Name *** Oak Burl, English Brown

                  

Latin Name: Quercus petraea

Origin: England (United Kingdom)

Character: Square edge burl boards from burl. Medium textured wood that shows a distinct silver grain figure throughout, due to its broad rays. This wood varies in color from a unique golden yellow to rich brown to reddish brown due to a fungus that attacks the tree when young. This is a highly figured, very decorative wood

K/D A/D K/D (1986)

Working Properties: For small projects, finishes to a highly smooth, lustrous surface. Take stains, glues and polishes well. Holds its color very well.

Uses Fine cabinetry, carvings, handles, specialty items, kitchen utensils.

Dimension: Square edge, 5qt

Stock: Limited       Price $28.50 BF ( up to timber directory )     

*** Trade Name *** Olivewood (European)

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Latin Name: Olea europaea

Origin: Italy/ France

Character: A highly figured wood very close grained and fine textured. Ranges in color from light golden beige to golden yellow, to light amber brown. Fine marbled veins mark the wood in ranges of color from dark brown, to deep olive black with swirls, ribbons, stripes and markings. French olive has a gold rose cast; Italian olive a gold green cast.

K/D A/D A/D 10 yr.

Working Properties: Finishes to a hard, smooth, marble like surface. Polishes Beautifully

Uses: Cabinetry, fine furniture, boxes, and handles of all sorts, specialty items, turnery, table tops, and kitchen items.

Dimension: Slabs, square edge, matched pieces, and blocks, 1/4", 1/2", 4qt. to 10qt.

Stock 400 BF slab, Special for spoons, small turnings, etc.,10,000 pounds of end cuts 6" to3’, 4 to 10 quarter.

Special * 6 slabs from 24" to 36" wide, 84" to 96" length

Price AAA – $32.00 BF A - 24.50 BF B- 18.50 BF - Off cuts  $2.50 lb.  ( up to timber directory )

*** Trade Name *** Olivewood (African)
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Latin Name: Olea hochstetteri

Origin: East Africa

Character: Finer textured and heavier than European olive, this very decorative Wood is known for its strength. The attractive markings are as unique as the European olive however the general coloring ranges in the brown/gold olive color. It has a wide variation of color and markings.

Working Properties: Finishes to a hard, smooth marble like surface

Uses: Table tops, cabinetry, fine furniture, boxes and all specialty items.

Dimension: matched slabs 36" by 24"

Stock: 1 Book Matched top

Price: $250.00                      ( up to timber directory )     

*** Trade Name *** Pink Ivorywood
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Latin Name: Rhamnus zeyheri

Origin: South Africa, Zulu protected.

Character: Rarer than diamonds, this is the royal wood of the Zulu’s and may be cut only by royal family members. This very fine, tight grained wood is rich pink to mauve in color with some figure of black streaking in spots.

K/D A/D A/D 10 yr.

Working Properties: Finishes to a smooth, hard, lustrous surface, actually resembling pink ivory. Works easily, takes a high polish.

Uses: Turnings, jewelry, fine furniture, inlay, boxes, handles, specialty items, collectors

Dimension: Cut in various sizes

Stock: Limited

Price: From $28.00 lb                      Price varies with grade                                 ( up to timber directory )          

*** Trade Name *** Paduak African

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Latin Name: Pterocarpus soyauxil

Origin: Africa, Tropical and Central West   

Character: Can reach heights of 120 feet or about, with diameter up to 4 feet. The sap is light color but turns darker with age. The heart is brownish orange to reddish brown and will darken over time. There are some darker brown streaks in some trees with a fairly straight grain that is cut in plane, quartercut and riff cut boards. Works very well and is great for turning and carving, glues well.

Uses: Fine furniture, cabinetmaking, turning, paneling, flooring, and joinery.

Dimension: 4/4 to 8/4,  4" to 12" width, lengths of 6' to 20' Length  

Stock: 300 BF

Price: $ 6.60       ( up to timber directory )    

*** Trade Name *** Pink Ivorywood (Crotches)
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Latin Name: Rhamnus zeyheri

Origin: South Africa Zulu protected.

Character: Rarest of Pink Ivory Wood, this is a specialty item. The color is deep pink and crotched figure is amazing.

K/D A/D A/D 10 yr.

Working Properties: Finishes to a smooth, hard, lustrous surface. Takes a high polish, is a very consistent color. Museum quality pieces available.

Uses: Turnings, jewelry, fine furniture, inlay, boxes, specialty items, collectors

Dimension: 4 crotched sections approx. 28" X 36 "

Stock: 4 crotches

Price From: $550 to $950 each            

Note: Very rare  ( up to timber directory )

*** Trade Name *** Planetree (London)  |

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From: Gardner Hardwoods, Liverpool, England

Latin Name Platanus hybrida

Origin: England, These flinches Cut in the city of London from dead or dying stock.

Character: Indigenous to the parks and streets of London, this medium textured, straight grained wood resembles lacewood. The rays are broader and more numerous with an attractive flecked figure. Color ranges from a golden creamy blond, to a more amber blond with iridescent rays. (Like lacewood, sycamore)

K/D A/D K/D (1988)

Working Properties: Finishes to a smooth surface. Takes polishes, glues and stains well.

Uses: Fine furniture, cabinetry, turnery, inlay, decorative veneer boxes, table tops, specialty items.

Dimension: Flitch cut slabs, 36" wide to 16 Ft length Quarter cut/plain pieces 4/4 to 10/4

Stock: 650 BF All one flitch

Price: $18.50 BF   ( up to timber directory ) 

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Latin Name: Peltogyne spp.

Origin: Central America and Tropical America

Character: Tall trees 100 to 150 feet with a diameter of up to 4 feet. The sapwood is creamy white or off-white in color. The heartwood turns vibrant purple with exposure. Use of Armorall (a car finish) under lacquer is reported to hold color. The wood has a fine to medium texture and glues well.

Uses: Fine furniture, turnings, cabinetmaking, boxes, matched panels, specialty items, collectors

Dimension: Square edge 4" to 20" in width, thickness 4/4 to 12/4, length 4 feet to 18 feet.

Stock: 300 BF

Price: $ 8.60          (up to timber directory) 

*** Trade Name **** Rewa Rewa

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Origin: New Zealand

Character: The open grain is fairly straight and fine textured. It is a medium hardwood. The coloring is a light reddish brown to yellow brown. It is lustrous and mottled with a figure produced by flaked rays.

K/D A/D K/D (1983)

Work Prop: Finishes to a smooth, hard lustrous surface.

Uses Flooring, cabinetry, turnery, veneer & boxes=

Dimension Sq. edge, 2" to 3" squares, 6 to 8' long

Stock: Small Supply, Samples Available

Price $14.50 bf   ( up to timber directory )

*** Trade Name *** Rhea Rhea Dang - Tigerwood    
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Origin: Guyana

Character: A very rare, fine textured, medium grained wood from the jungles of Western Guyana. The logs are cut and transported by the Amerasian Indians. A beautiful Spiritwood the colors range from creamy tan to light amber to dark amber. Wavy ribbons of reddish brown to chocolate brown run through the grain with dark brown interlaced through the patterns.

K/D A/D A/D 8 yr.

Working Properties: Finishes to a hard, smooth, marble like surface

Uses: Fine furniture, turnings, cabinetmaking, boxes, matched panels, specialty items, collectors

Dimension: Flitch cut 4/4 to 8/4 4" to 6" wide 3' to 4' lengths.

Stock: 220 BF

Price: $16.50 BF   ( up to timber directory )                        

*** Trade Name *** Rose of the Mountain / Black Rose   
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Latin Name: unknown

Origin: Northwestern Guyana

Character: The only wood of its kind on the market. A very rare and exotic hardwood from the jungles of western Guyana. Our logs were hand picked and cut by Amerasian Indians in 3' to 4' lengths. Then transported overland 200 miles by backpack. Highly figured, the color ranges from a soft creamy beige to pinkish brown, to mauve brown. Streaking and spots in various sizes of soft dark brown, to chocolate, float throughout the wood with lines and ribbons resembling exotic landscapes.

K/D A/D A/D 10 yr.

Working Properties: Finishes to a hard, marble like surface

Uses: Fine furniture, cabinetry, sculpture, turnings, boxes, inlays, handles, and specialty items, collectors

Dimension: Flitch cut, matched PCs 4" to 6"3' to 4' length, logs 2" to 6" in Dai. 4' length

Stock: 145 BF 12 logs 3" to 6" Diameter 30" to 42" length

Price: AAA 43.00 lb. A from 32.00 lb. B $22.00 BF

Note: No other wood like it. Most intriguing figure ever seen. Our opinion.  ( up to timber directory )

*** Trade Name *** Snakewood, Leopardwood, Letterwood (See Stars Below)
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Latin Name: Piratinera guianensis

Origin: Suriname & Guyana, Our Guyana wood was cut and transported by the Amerasian Indians. The Suriname wood was cut and transported by the Negroes Indians.

Character: A very hard, dense, close grained and lustrous wood. This is a highly figured wood ranging in color from dark reddish brown to dark chocolate brown with dark brown speckles in vertical stripes. The background of tanish brown to dark brown with hints of dark cream to orangish tan form an intricate and irregular pattern, resembling snakeskin or leopard skin.

K/D A/D A/D 9 yr.

Working Properties: Finishes to a smooth, hard, marble like surface, polishes well

Uses: Flooring, inlay, handles, boxes, knives, turnery, fine furniture, cabinetry, table tops, sculpture, and specialties

Dimension: Logs, planks, blocks, flitch cut & matched panels, and 1/2" slabs

Stock: Sale, 4 Grade AAA logs 4" to 7" Diameter 36" to 48" length

*** Grade B: varied pieces Letterwood Slab, 4" to 7" wide to 52" length 400 BF

** 2 Grade B billet Letterwood logs, 8" square 52" length, 4" x 5" 42" length

Price: AAA logs Snakewood, 42.50 lb.,               

Letterwood, square edge, $18.00  to 32.00 lb.     

Note We have unusual pieces for art works and special projects Stock is approx. 5.0
                                           ( up to timber directory )

***    Trade Name    ***    Sugi / Sugiwood

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Latin Name: Cryptomeria japonica D. Don.

Origin: Japan

Character:    The timber is related to sequoia and swamp cypress. Appearance is a warm brown color
with yellow or brown streaks. It is harder and firmer textured than cypress. The wood is durable and is used extensively in Japan in sauna’s as it takes heat very well.

 Working Properties: Saws and machines well, use care in planning. Wood can be finished smoothly and takes finishes quite well. It tens to split if nailed. Screw only.

Uses: For centuries the tree has been venerated by the Japanese. The mysticism and pious sentiment is well known about the Sugi tree. It is used in temples, temple gateways, joinery and furniture.

Dimension: Tung and groove pieces, 6 inches wide x ¾ inch thick by 10 foot length.

Stock: 60 BF

Price: $28.50 BF   ( up to timber directory )

***Trade Name   ***    Teak African / Iroko

                                          

Latin Name                 Clorophora exceisa and c. regia 

Origin                           Tropical Africa
Character                     Heartwood varies from brown to dark brown, texture medium to course.                                       Sapwood is yellowish white.
KD/AD                          KD 3 yrs.
Working Properties    Works easily with hand or machine, good nailing and gluing. Resistant to marine                                       borer and termites.  
Uses                             Joinery, boatbuilding, flooring, cabinet work, veneer
Dimension                    4 qt to 8 qt., square edge 4” to 12”, lengths, 4 ft.  To 20 ft.
Stock                             580 BF
Price                              $12.60 BF    ( up to timber directory )

*** Trade Name *** Tatabu / Sucupira

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Latin Name: Leguminosae

Origin: Guyana

Character: Moderately coarse texture, grain interlocked and slightly irregular, this is a strong durable wood. Coloring varies from a dark chocolate brown to a paler brown with dark ribbon like streaks. Quarter cut has dark and light band of iridescent rays.

Working Properties: Finishes to a hard, smooth surface. Polishes, glues, and turns well.

Uses: Turnery, inlays, furniture, handles, paneling, flooring, boxes and specialty items

Dimension: Square edge, log run, and slab 4qt to 12 qt 12' to 18' wide 10' to 18' length

Stock: 1,200 BF

Price: $16.50   ( up to timber directory )                         

** Trade Name * Thuya Burr

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Latin Name: Tetraclinis articulata

Origin: Atlas Mountains of South Algeria. Purchased through Paris via Louisville, KY.

Character: This highly figured, an aromatic, fine textured burl grows underground as a root. A highly prized wood, we knew that its first use was during the Roman Empire. Traded by the Babylonians, prized by Emperors. The color ranges from golden brown to reddish brown with a pepper swirling of black "eyes" and black to brown streaks. The finished look is of an iridescent three-dimensional stone like quality. This tree is of the cedar family and gives a pleasant, soft

K/D A/D A/D 12 yr.

Uses: Turnery, sculptures, table tops, fine furniture, handles, boxes, collectors

Dimension: Slabs, slices, and blocks

Stock 5 slabs 3' x 5' Diameter / 1 slab 2' x 1.5' Dai. / 1 slab 2' x 3' Dai. / 2 slabs 1.5 x 2.5 Dai.

2 Lg. Blocks 7" x 12" x 30"

1 Burl End slab 6" thick 3' x 4' Diameter, assorted pieces and blocks

Price AAA $18.00 Pound A from $ 8.00              

*** Trade Name *** Wamara (Purple Ebony)

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Latin Name: Swartzia spp.

Origin: Guyana

K/D A/D A/D 10 yr.

Working Properties: Finishes to a hard, smooth, lustrous surface. Polishes very well.

Uses: Flooring, turnery, boxes, cabinetry, handles, specialty items, Counter tops, fine furniture, inlay.

Description: Square edge, 4 qt To 8 qt, 5" to 10' wide 8 to 18 ' length planks

Slab: 4 qt to 10 qt., 12" to 18" wide, 8' to 18' length

Stock: Square Edge 200 BF Slab 300 BF Squares 18pcs. 6"x6"x10' to 14'

Price: $18.75 BF   ( up to timber directory )              

*** Trade Name *** Walnut, California Claro

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Origin: Northern California

Character: A highly figured wood, dramatic in contrast of coloring ranging from a creamy light brown to a deep chocolate brown. The curling effect in the figuring is dynamic with tight spiraling swirls throughout the grain.

K/D A/D K/D (1984)

Working Properties: Finishes to a hard, smooth surface. Take polishes & turnings well.

Uses: Fine furniture, cabinetry, boxes, specialty items, decorative veneer, sculptures, turnings, table tops.

Dimension: Slabs, sculpted pieces, veneer hearts

Stock: 5 Slabs 8 qt 30" wide to 36" wide 48" to 96" height

450 BF 4qt/ 5qt 4" to 8" wide 30" to 48" length

Price: $18.50 BF   ( up to timber directory )                    

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Latin Name: Juglans regia

Origin: Europe

Character: Rarer than most European walnut, this coarser grained, highly figured wood is of a very high quality. A warm, grayish brown with swirls of darker brown streaks ranging from black brown to charcoal. The figuring is consistent and dramatic throughout the grain.

K/D A/D K/D

Working Properties: Finishes to a smooth, hard lustrous surface. Takes a high polish and turns well.

Uses: Fine furniture, cabinetry, decorative veneer, boxes, specialty items.

Dimension: Square edge 6/4 x 10" x 10'

Stock: Limited

Price: $28.00 BF   ( up to timber directory )                  

VENEERS

Character: Highly figured, dramatic in colors, intense swirling, matched sequenced pieces

Dimension: Sizes ranging from:

24" x 18", 45 matched sequenced pieces. 42" x 12" , 24 matched sec. Pieces. 42" x 18", 38 matched seq. pieces. 11" x 8 1/2 " 40 matched seq. pieces. Sizes 10" x 10" to 20" x 40"

Uses: Boxes, cabinets, fine furniture, trim work

Price: $9.50 SF   ( up to veneer directory )               

*** Trade Name *** English Brown Oak Burl Veneer

Character: Highly figured, iridescent rays in warm, rich browns

Dimension: Sizes ranging from

30" x 14", 28 matched sequenced pieces  

12" x 24" 17 matched sequenced pieces

30" x 12" 19 matched sequence pieces  

30" x 14" 30 matched sequence pieces

Uses: Fine furniture, cabinetry, boxes, trim work

Price: $9.50 SF   ( up to veneer directory )                          

Character: Warm browns, w/ iridescent rays, light to darker shading of color with very dramatic figuring throughout.

Dimension: 6" x 18" 6 matched sequence pieces, assorted matched pieces in many sizes.

Uses: Boxes, decorative work, cabinetry

Price: Call, fax or e-mail

Uses: Trims, inlaying, boxes & specialty items

Price: Call, fax or e-mail     ( up to veneer directory )

Mahogany, Blistered, Rosebud, Veneer

Character: Medium reddish brown timber. The grain in the outer 12 to18 inches is wavey and produces a
blistered or rosebud effect that is quite iridescent. The inner trunk is a tight interlocked grain with a fine texture.

Dimension: Assorted 3/4 inch panels with veneer applied.  

Uses: Boxes, cabinets, tables, fine furniture, decorative veneer

Price: call, fax or e-mail     ( up to veneer directory )

  *** Trade Name *** Thuya Burr Veneer

Character: This highly figured, aromatic, fine textured burl grows underground so must be dug up. The finished look is of an iridescent three-dimensional quality. This tree is of the cedar family and gives a pleasant, soft cedar like aroma

Dimension: 50 pieces in matched sequence 24" X 30"

Uses: Boxes, cabinets, tables, fine furniture, decorative veneer

Price: Call, fax or e-mail     ( up to veneer directory )

Origin: Russian, Siberia

Character: Discovered in the Charo River, Siberia, and Russia in 1964. Color is a deep rich purple with some black and deep green wavy patterns. Spots of amber fire burst throughout. Clear crystal spotting. Very hard stone.

Price: $150.00 per lb. AAA

A to AA, $50 to $75.00 per lb.

Origin: Russian, Siberia

Character: Translucent stone, medium to dark forest green with lighter swirls.

Price: $40.00 per lb.

Origin: Burma

Character: Translucent stone, light grayish lavender with light Grey/white swirls

Price: $40.00 lb. 

Trade Name: Jade, Black

Origin: Russian, Siberia

Character: Opaque stone, charcoal black, no pattern, very consistent deep color.

Price: $40.00 lb.

Origin: South Africa

Character: Opaque stone, vivid brick red, intense and constant coloring. Dramatic swirls of a creamy white float through stone. 

Origin: Afghanistan

Character Opaque stone, intense deep blue, consistent in color. Gold pyrite marbling throughout stone. Very high quality.

Origin: Zaire, Africa

Character: Opaque, compact stone, with waves of greens ranging from light teal green to dark forest green.

Origin: Russian, Siberia

Character: Opaque stone, consistent coloring of reddish pink with marbled streaks of charcoal, amber and clear veins, nodules float throughout stone.

Price: $25.00 lb. High quality

Trade Name: Sodalite, Russian Royal Blue

Origin: Russian, Siberia

Character: Opaque stone, deep royal blue with lighter blue veins, markings with occasional, blue/white string like streaks and slashes in some places. Coloring is intense blue, very consistent.

Price: $22.00 lb.

Origin: Russia

Character Dense, opaque stone, creamy olive color with layers of forest green forming streaks, swirls and arches in an intricate and detailed pattern throughout the stone

Price: Call Fax or e-mail

*************  STAINED GLASS **************

This glass is a collection of the finest stained glass that was available in 1980. It was all hand picked for its quality, color and design for some special projects done during that time. The glass listed below is available from that special collection

Scott Streaky: 93 sq. ft

Desag Antique: 38 sq. ft

Desag Opalescent: 27 sq. ft

Scott Opalescent: 54 sq. ft

English Rolled: 183 sq. ft

Fishers Antique: 123 sq. ft

Oceania Glass: 13 sq. ft

Ruth Glass: 20 sq. ft

Fisher Opal: 56 sq. ft

Glue Chip: 12 sq. ft

Desag: Opalescent 100 sq.ft

Colors in all these styles are yellow amber, burnt amber, blues, pinks, reds, flesh, gold, greens, yellow, white, dark blue, clear and frosted