Our woods

Just like us, wood is a living material – it’s always moving. Everyone has probably heard this. A cabinetmaker always takes this into account in the piece he is making.

In a humid climate, wood grows because it absorbs moisture until it is in equilibrium with the environment. In dry places, it loses moisture and shrinks until it fits into the space. This never stops. Exposure to sunlight changes the colour of the wood. And these variations are part of its natural behaviour.

Although it is one material, wood seems to be several. There are many differences between species: some are softer, others smell better, some are easier to work with, others are difficult and hard. There are many different colours of wood: brown, red, purple, black, yellow.

We love working with different types of wood; it’s not only beautiful, it’s also sustainable, because by using diversity we help to ensure that we don’t just use the most popular types of wood, thus helping to preserve them.

That’s what the woodwork we make in our studio is like. It is full of memories, the joy of craftsmanship and challenges. Here are some of the species we work with or have worked with. And there are so many more! Each with its own identity.

Care and recommendations

Solid wood furniture will continue to interact with its environment over time. In order to preserve its beauty and integrity, we recommend that you avoid direct sunlight and extreme fluctuations in humidity and temperature, such as those caused by ovens and light bulbs.

The piece should be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth without abrasive products. Regular application of the appropriate wax or vegetable oil (if your piece has this finish) will help nourish the wood and enhance its texture.

In cases of excessive dryness, you can moisten the surface with a special wood oil, always testing it on a discreet area before applying it all over. With this care, solid wood furniture will become even more beautiful over time, developing a natural patina that tells its own story.

From our collection

Xiloteca Afetiva

Banco Sela

Cadeira 3 pés

From our workshops

Uma xiloteca

Purple heart

Purple heart (Peltogyne spp.), also known as pau-roxo, is a tropical wood native to South America, particularly Brazil. Its main characteristic is its natural purple colour, which intensifies soon after cutting and can darken over time, taking on deeper and more elegant shades.

In addition to its striking aesthetics, purple heart is an extremely dense, tough and durable wood, making it ideal for fine furniture, flooring, musical instruments and even boats. Its workability requires sharp tools due to its hardness, but the finish is excellent, with a natural lustre and fine texture. It is a popular choice for cabinet makers and interior designers looking to combine beauty and strength in high quality pieces.

Breu-branco

Breu-branco wood (Protium heptaphyllum) comes from a tree native to the Amazon and other tropical regions of South America. It is best known for the aromatic resin it produces, which is traditionally used in perfumery, folk medicine and religious rituals.

As a wood, breu-branco has a light colour, fine texture and moderate density, making it relatively easy to work. Although it is not as resistant as high-density woods, it can be used for fine joinery, interior panelling and handicrafts. Its characteristic aroma can remain in the wood for some time, making it even more special for sensory and artistic uses.

Cordia Wood

Cordia

Cordia wood (Cordia goeldiana) is native to the Amazon region and is highly prized in woodworking and furniture design. Its colour varies from light beige to golden brown, with a subtle and elegant grain that adds refinement to the pieces.

Light and moderately strong, Cordia Wood is easy to work, allowing precise cuts and a refined finish. For this reason, it is widely used in the manufacture of high quality furniture, panelling, musical instruments and even light boats. Its warm tone and versatility make it an excellent choice for contemporary projects that value the naturalness of wood.

Black sucupira

Black sucupira (genera Bowdichia and Diplotropis) is a hard and durable tropical wood that is widely used in joinery and construction. Its colour varies from dark brown to reddish brown, with prominent veins that give it a rustic and sophisticated look.

Its high density and durability make black sucupira ideal for flooring, sturdy furniture, outdoor structures and even boats. Although it requires sharp tools to cut, it gives an excellent finish and is valued by interior designers and designers looking for a fine and durable wood for high-end pieces.

Red louro

Red louro (Nectandra spp.) is a tropical species found in Brazil, known for its yellowish to light brown colour with soft veins that give it an elegant and natural appearance.

With a medium density and good workability, Red louro is an excellent choice for fine furniture, panelling, musical instruments and even light boats. In addition to its refined aesthetics, its moderate resistance and ease of finishing make it a wood appreciated by cabinetmakers and designers looking for a balance between lightness and durability.

Brazilian Cedar

Brazilian Cedar (Cedrela odorata) is one of the most traditional woods used in fine woodworking, known for its colour, which varies from pink to reddish brown, and for its soft, pleasant aroma. Originally from the Americas, including Brazil, this wood combines beauty, lightness and durability.

With a medium density, Brazilian Cedar is easy to work, allowing for precise cuts and an excellent finish. It is widely used in the manufacture of fine furniture, musical instruments, veneers and even cigar boxes due to its natural resistance to insects. Its warm colour and characteristic smell make it a noble choice for sophisticated projects.

Jequitibá

Jequitibá wood (Cariniana spp.) is a noble and versatile species found in the tropical forests of Brazil. Its colour varies from pinkish-beige to light brown, with subtle veins and a uniform texture, giving it a refined and timeless appearance.

With a medium density and excellent workability, jequitibá is widely used in the manufacture of fine furniture, window frames, panelling and even light boats. Its moderate strength and easy workability make it a popular choice for cabinetmakers and interior designers looking for a balance between beauty and practicality in high-end projects.

Jutahy

Jutahy wood (Tamarindus indica) is known for its high density and strength, making it one of the most durable tropical woods. Its colour varies from light to dark brown, often with contrasting veins that create a striking and sophisticated visual effect.

Extremely hard, Jutahy can be a challenge to work with, requiring sharp tools and carpentry experience. However, its finish is exceptional, with a natural lustre that enhances the wood’s unique designs. It is widely used in high-end furniture, flooring, sculpture and even musical instruments, and is prized for its beauty and durability.

European Pine

European Pine (Pinus sylvestris or Pinus spp.) is a conifer native to the Baltic region, particularly Latvia, Estonia and Russia. Historically, due to its strength and durability, it was widely used in shipbuilding, architectural structures and high-end joinery, and it was through these ships that it arrived in Brazil. Found as reclaimed wood.

Its colour varies from pale yellow to reddish brown, with prominent veins and natural resin that makes it resistant to insect and fungal attack. Despite being a light to moderately dense wood, European Pine is valued for its stability and workability, and is still a fine choice for flooring, furniture and sophisticated finishes.

Peroba

Peroba wood (Paratecoma peroba) is a native Brazilian species known for its high resistance and durability. Its colour varies from light brown to yellowish brown, with fine veins that give it an elegant and uniform appearance.

Being a dense wood with great hardness, peroba wood has been widely used in the manufacture of high quality furniture, flooring, external structures and even in construction. It is currently found as reclaimed wood. Although it requires sharp tools to cut, it offers an excellent finish and is prized by interior designers and cabinet makers looking for beauty and strength in refined pieces.

Ironwood

Ironwood wood (Peltophorum dubium) is a species native to Brazil, mainly found in tropical regions. Its main characteristic is its dark brown to almost black colour, with intense veins and a striking visual contrast that makes pieces made from this wood unique.

Extremely dense and resistant, Ironwood is prized for its durability and the beauty of its deep colour. However, because of its hardness, it is a wood that requires special cutting tools to achieve a good finish. Widely used in high quality furniture, flooring, panelling and more robust joinery, it is appreciated by designers seeking an elegant and durable aesthetic.

Brazilian rosewood

Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) is one of the most prized tropical woods in Brazil and around the world, renowned for its beauty, durability and versatility. Its colour varies from dark brown to deep purple, with irregular veins and patterns that create a sophisticated and unique visual effect. The wood has a distinctive aroma which makes it desirable for craftwork.

Highly resistant and dense, Brazilian rosewood has for years been the ideal choice for high-end furniture, musical instruments, sculptures and fine finishes. Its hardness requires very sharp tools, but the finish is exceptional, with a smooth surface and natural lustre. Due to over-exploitation, it has become scarce and is now rarely found in demolition and antique furniture.

Tigerwood

Tigerwood wood (Brosimum gaudichaudii), is a tropical wood native to the Amazon region. It is highly prized for its unique appearance and durability. The most striking feature of this species is the striped pattern that makes it visually distinctive, with irregular and contrasting veins in shades of light to dark brown, creating a rich and intriguing texture.

With its high density and strength, striped Tigerwood is ideal for demanding furniture projects, cladding, panelling and high quality flooring. Its hardness requires sharp tools, but the final finish is very refined, with a natural lustre that enhances the beauty of the wood. It is an excellent choice for those looking for an exclusive, robust and durable design.

Bloodwood

Muira-piranga

Bloodwood wood (Brosimum paraense or Brosimum rubescens) is a species native to the Brazilian rainforests, particularly in the Amazon region. Its colour varies from reddish to pinkish brown, with subtle veins that give it a delicate yet sophisticated appearance.

It is a high density wood with great strength, making it ideal for high quality furniture, flooring and cladding. Its durability also makes it an excellent choice for projects that require materials that can withstand time and wear. Bloodwood is prized for its natural beauty and ease of working, giving a good finish and soft sheen. It is a popular choice for cabinet makers and interior designers looking for a tough and aesthetically pleasing wood for sophisticated pieces.

Cumaru

Cumaru wood (Dipteryx odorata) is one of the most durable and resistant tropical woods found in the forests of South America, particularly in the Amazon region. Also known as fava-de-ferro, its colour varies from yellowish brown to dark brown, with subtle veins that create a soft, elegant pattern.

With its high density, cumaru is an extremely hard and durable wood, making it ideal for flooring, high-end furniture, construction, decking and even structures exposed to the elements. Its high resistance to moisture and insect attack also makes it an excellent choice for outdoor use. Cumaru has a pleasant aroma, which is most noticeable when sliced, and its surface, when well worked, has a smooth finish with a natural lustre. It is a much appreciated choice in joinery and design, especially where a robust and aesthetically rich wood is required.

Ipê

Ipe wood (Handroanthus spp.), also known as lapacho, is one of the most prized tropical woods, renowned for its extreme durability and resistance to the elements. Native to the tropical forests of South America, ipê has a colour that varies from golden yellow to dark brown, with rich and varied veins that give it a sophisticated and unique aesthetic.

Extremely dense and hard, ipê is known for its incredible resistance to moisture, insect attack and decay, making it one of the best choices for outdoor applications such as decking, garden furniture, flooring and even bridge construction. Its durability and resistance make ipe ideal for items that require longevity and robustness, while its refined appearance also makes it highly appreciated in interior projects. Ipe is a wood that requires sharp tools for cutting and finishing, but the result is always a polished, durable surface with a natural lustre that enhances its beauty. Currently scarce, mainly found as demolition timber.

Brazilian cherry

Brazilian cherry wood (Hymenaea courbaril) is one of the best known and most prized species of Brazilian flora, especially in tropical regions. Its colour varies from reddish brown to amber, with visible veins and a rich texture, making it a popular choice for sophisticated furniture and design objects.

With its high density and great strength, Brazilian cherry is very durable, resistant to wear and insect attack. Its hardness makes it ideal for flooring, sturdy furniture, building structures and even the manufacture of tools and musical instruments. Although its density makes it difficult to work, the finish is of excellent quality, with a natural lustre that enhances the beauty of its grain. Brazilian cherry is widely used by architects and designers looking for a wood that combines strength, elegance and durability in their projects.

Peroba-mica

Peroba mica (Aspidosperma polyneuron) is a species native to the tropical region of Brazil, characterised by a colour that varies from light yellow to yellow-brown, with fine veins and a more homogeneous texture. Although visually appealing, Peroba Mica does not have the prominent veins of other Peroba species, but is still valued for its understated elegance.

With a medium density and good resistance, Peroba Mica is used in the manufacture of high quality furniture, panelling and joinery. It is also appreciated for its good workability, allowing a smooth and refined finish. Although not as tough as other denser woods, Peroba Mica is an excellent choice for projects that require a durable material with a touch of natural sophistication.

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