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A dark violet-brown hardwood from a Brazilian tree, ''Dalbergia cearensis''. The rare and expensive wood is figured with golden markings. Kingwood has a fine texture and polishes to a high gloss. It is used for veneer and inlaying and was popular among French cabinetmakers. | A dark violet-brown hardwood from a Brazilian tree, ''Dalbergia cearensis''. The rare and expensive wood is figured with golden markings. Kingwood has a fine texture and polishes to a high gloss. It is used for veneer and inlaying and was popular among French cabinetmakers. | ||
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''Dalbergia cearensis''; bois de violette (Fr.); violeta (Port.) | ''Dalbergia cearensis''; bois de violette (Fr.); violeta (Port.) | ||
| − | == | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== |
| − | + | * Tree height 30-60ft (10-20m) | |
| − | + | * Heartwood is dark purplish or reddish brown with black streaks; sapwood is yellow | |
| − | + | * Grain is usually straight; texture is fine and uniform with high natural luster | |
| − | + | * Durability is high along with insect resistance | |
| + | * Odor while working is like rosewood | ||
| + | * Density= 75 ppcf | ||
| + | ==Working Properties== | ||
| + | * Tends to be difficult to work due to its high density | ||
| + | * Can have a moderate blunting effect on cutters, and tearout can occur during planing if interlocked grain is present | ||
| + | * Can be difficult to glue due to natural oils and high density | ||
| + | * Turns very well and takes a high polish | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| + | * The Wood Database: [https://www.wood-database.com/kingwood/ Kingwood] | ||
* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | ||
Latest revision as of 07:14, 23 September 2022
Description
A dark violet-brown hardwood from a Brazilian tree, Dalbergia cearensis. The rare and expensive wood is figured with golden markings. Kingwood has a fine texture and polishes to a high gloss. It is used for veneer and inlaying and was popular among French cabinetmakers.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Dalbergia cearensis; bois de violette (Fr.); violeta (Port.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Tree height 30-60ft (10-20m)
- Heartwood is dark purplish or reddish brown with black streaks; sapwood is yellow
- Grain is usually straight; texture is fine and uniform with high natural luster
- Durability is high along with insect resistance
- Odor while working is like rosewood
- Density= 75 ppcf
Working Properties
- Tends to be difficult to work due to its high density
- Can have a moderate blunting effect on cutters, and tearout can occur during planing if interlocked grain is present
- Can be difficult to glue due to natural oils and high density
- Turns very well and takes a high polish
Resources and Citations
- The Wood Database: Kingwood
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- George Savage, Art and Antique Restorer's Handbook, Rockliff Publishing Corp, London, 1954