What is Imbuia Furniture?
Imbuia is a beautiful and versatile timber, renowned for its unique and varied colouring. The heartwood of Imbuia ranges from yellow-olive to chocolate brown, with variegated stripes and streaks, and can be burry (burled), quilted, or bubbly in appearance.
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What is another name for imbuia wood?
Ocotea porosa, commonly called imbuia or Brazilian walnut, is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. Its wood is very hard, and it is a major commercial timber species in Brazil.
What kind of wood is imbuia?
Brazilian Walnut
Comments: Sometimes called “Brazilian Walnut,” Imbuia bears little botanical relation to true walnuts in the Juglans genus. However, even though Imbuia isn’t a true walnut, it still possesses deep, rich colors and interesting grain patterns that rival the classic cabinet hardwood.
Where does imbuia wood come from?
Imbuia, native to Brazil,is a beautiful species that has rich colors ranging from green, yellow, and tan to dark brown. A spicy aromatic smell is present when the wood is milled. Imbuia works well and takes a nice finish.