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The intrinsic natural beauty of native hardwood timber has come to life through these pieces of furniture. The individuality and endurance of each item, will serve as a constant reminder of their beauty and elegance. The most popular species used in furniture manufacture are oak, ash, beech, elm and spanish chestnut. Shown above is an elm/beech table and chairs. Listed below are examples of other items of furniture made using native hardwoods from Coillte Wood Products. If you wish click on the pictures and find out more information about each of the timbers used. |
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This “chaise lounge” was made from selected Irish Ash. The timber is noteably clean grained and light colored. |
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This hand made “monks bench” was manufactured from 'Flamy' grade Irish Beech. Beech is the perennial favourite for furniture manufacture. This can be attributed to the fact that Beech is the strongest of all homegrown timbers, and it also machines and stains to a very high standard. |
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This traditional kitchen table and chairs depicts the understated richness of Irish Elm. The chair legs are turned from Beech. Elm has medium movement in service, exceptional ability to resist splitting and will polish or wax to a lustrous finish. Overall elm is darker in colour than other native hardwoods and is especially noted for its attractive grain pattern. |
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This beautifully crafted chair was built using Irish Oak. The wood is strong, stable and durable . It machines to an excellent finish, glues well and has a moderate movement in service. Oak would be an excellent choice as a furniture material. |
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This attractive “Benvoy TV unit” was manufactured using Spanish aka Sweet Chestnut timber. Chestnut is closely related to the Oak family though it is lighter and easier to work with than oak. It also machines very well, giving a fine finish and is noteably stable in service. |
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Walnut appeals particularly to furniture manufacturers for it dark brown colour and attractive grain. In fact Black Walnut is steam treated, almost by default, to enrich the dark brown heartwood color.
Shown below is a bespoke 'Malmo' table and chair. In this case the craftsman has used the contrasting Walnut and Sycamore to good effect. |
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Yew is a highly prized wood due to its rich red color, fine close texture and curly irregular grain. Availability is dependant on rare and occasional small quantities.
Shown below is a beautiful bureau hand crafted using the finest Irish Yew and Burr Elm, available from Coillte Wood Products. |
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