Exotic wood can be used for a number of projects, and it will bring an “awe striking” factor to a home. There are manysuppliers who keep this type of wood in stock, and it is very versatile. In stock items could include lumber, flooring, turningblocks, natural edged slabs, and Luthier stock for instruments.

The amount of exotic wood available may surprise you. It doesn’t matter what your wood project is, this type of wood can make it really stand out. A table, bookshelf, bed or coffee table designed with this unique wood could make a big impression in your home.

Exotic wood suppliers will travel the world looking for new wood types, so they can provide their customers with the most unique products possible. Wood will be obtained from forests and jungles all around the globe. The exotic wood is then shipped back to their supply warehouse, where customers can freely purchase it.

This type of wood is very hardy, and can be treated with stain, if desired. However, the natural look is always preferred, as it is stunning in its original state. Exotic wood can be somewhat pricey, because it is precious. Plus, it takes more time to acquire this type of wood. Time, money and dedication are put into supplying customers the exotic woods they desire.

Types of Exotic Wood

It will vary from supplier to supplier, as to what type of exotic wood that they will carry. Much of it has to do with what is available to them. Here are some of the typical exotic woods that suppliers may carry.

• Black Acacia
• Alder
• Amboyna Burl
• Asian Rosewood
• Bocote
• Buckeye Burl
• Camphor Burl
• Cedar
• Chakte Kok
• Chakte Viga
• Chechen
• Cocobolo
• Cypress
• Douglas Fir
• Elm
• Fiddleback Maple
• Brazilian Ironwood
• Jarrah
• Katalox
• Koa
• Macassar Ebony
• Honduran Mahogany
• Fiddleback Maple
• Bird's Eye Maple
• Eastern White Maple
• Quilted Maple
• Western Big Leaf Maple
• MapleBurl
• Merri
• Myrtle Burl
• Olive
• Red Palm
• Redwood
• Redwood Burl
• Honduran Rosewood
• Indian Rosewood
• Sycamore
• Walnut
• Willow
• Ziricote

When your specialproject requires some extra flare, you should consider adding in some exotic wood. Working with a supplier to find you the right kind of wood is an enjoyable process, and you will find that there is a whole world of wood you never knew about. Bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home with this unique wood.