KINGWOOD EXOTIC WOOD
Kingwood is from Brazil and is a true rosewood. One of the finest members of the dalbergia family, the heartwood is a mix of purple and rose with white sapwood. Usually not found in wide or long material, it is best used for musical instruments parts, knife handles, cue sticks and inlays.
- Dense wood, specific gravity is higher than 1.2
- Extremely tight grain
- Holds its color
- Used for fine veneers
Characteristics of Kingwood
| Origin of Wood Type | South America |
| Botanical Name | Dalbergia cearensis |
| Specific Gravity | 1.2 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 6.25 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Violet – Brown – Gold |
| Rarity / Availability | Extremely Rare |
| Typical Avg. Width | 1″ to 8″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 1′ to 7′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Musical Instruments, Knife Handles, Box Making, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, Inlaying, Antique Restoration, Veneer, and other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Select and Better, Flitch, Veneer |
| Other Trade Names | Violet Wood, Violetta, Bois Violet |
Kingwood Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | Select & Better | None | Mix | 2.00″ to 6.00″ | 12.00″ to 36.00″ | $100.00 |
***Please note our online store does not contain all lumber available for purchase. Please call for availability. 1.610.932.7400***
Pictures of Kingwood
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
