One of the world's three finest woods-Walnut

Black walnut is counted among the world's finest woods. Its unique texture and beautiful grain, which features a deep dark brown with a purple hue, are highly regarded worldwide, making it synonymous with luxury materials.

The subdued color and beautiful grain exude a sense of weight and unique elegance, harmonizing with both classical and modern interior designs. Today, North American black walnut is primarily referred to as "walnut."

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An overview of the history of walnut wood

Since the 17th century, walnut furniture designed in Britain has enjoyed overwhelming popularity in the European furniture market. This period in history is sometimes referred to as the "Age of Walnut." Furniture made during that time is still cherished worldwide as antiques. Walnut has been beloved for centuries, used in various pieces of furniture due to its strength, beauty, and high workability. Its timeless appeal has been passed down through generations, making walnut a popular wood even today.

The primary production area.

Walnut trees, which only grow in cold regions, take about 50-100 years to mature. This slow growth results in tightly packed wood, producing fine and delicate grain patterns. In addition to its hardness, walnut contains natural oils that give it a lustrous finish with use, making it a cherished material for high-end furniture and musical instruments for centuries. Furthermore, walnut wood has the characteristic of becoming lighter in color as it ages.

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About walnut

Material

Walnut wood is known for its high strength, heaviness, hardness, and resilience, making it resistant to impact. These qualities make it an excellent material for not only furniture but also for specialized uses such as pianos, pipes, rifle stocks, and airplane propellers.

Color & aging

Solid wood pieces made without staining gradually develop a mellower color with use. This process enhances the wood grain and increases its sense of luxury. Walnut, known for its rich dark brown color due to its high tannin content, is often perceived as almost black. However, exposure to sunlight causes the tannins to oxidize, leading the deep dark brown walnut to gradually lose its black and purple hues and turn reddish-brown. Over more time, the wood develops a golden luster and becomes a warm brown.

Not only does the color change, but the texture of the wood also evolves with use. Initially, it may feel rough to the touch, but as it gets polished by hands and feet, it becomes smoother over time.

Wood grain

The wood grain of walnut has unique characteristics not found in other woods. Walnut is a broadleaf tree that grows straight towards the sky, resulting in straight and well-aligned grain. The overall uniform grain is interspersed with occasional wavy or curly patterns, creating a distinct and beautiful appearance.

To the touch

The more walnut wood is used, the more polished and tasteful it becomes. Although it can be slightly coarse, it blends well with paint or varnish, making it valuable for long-term use.

The black walnut furniture handled by our store is typically finished with wood wax, providing an incredibly attractive, silky-smooth texture.

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About walnut

Walnut wood, a popular material suitable for a wide range of furniture, is recommended for the following styles:

Vintage style
Scandinavian style
Café style
Modern style
Natural style

Furniture made from walnut includes heavy and luxurious antique pieces, simple and stylish modern and Scandinavian furniture, as well as café-style items. Solid wood furniture generally fits perfectly with a natural style, and in the case of walnut, many pieces are cut from the most stable parts of the tree, minimizing warping.

The luxurious and serene texture and color of walnut wood, along with its increasing luster with use, offer a rich aging process unique to solid wood. It is highly recommended for lifetime furniture pieces you use every day, such as dining tables, chairs, and beds.

Wood falsified as black walnut

Genuine North American walnut is superior in both appearance and functionality, making it a rare and luxurious material. Currently, there are few vendors in the market who falsely label furniture as "walnut furniture" while actually using North American walnut.

The following three types of wood are often used as substitutes for walnut:

South American Monkey Pod

Stability and hardness do not match those of North American walnut.

European Walnut.

Due to the uneven color, the finished furniture does not look good.

African Walnut

The texture is somewhat coarse, the time to maturity is short, and it is not hard, making it prone to deformation.

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Walnut-specific wood finish

Wood wax is a natural finish made from vegetable oils (sunflower oil, soybean oil, thistle oil) and plant waxes. Its greatest feature is that it does not hinder the "breathing" of the wood. Unlike urethane finishes that form a film on the surface, wood wax penetrates deeply into the wood, allowing it to maintain its natural humidity control functions. This contributes to creating a comfortable and healthy living environment throughout the year.

Wood wax contains no harmful chemicals and boasts a high level of safety comparable to food, making it safe for homes with small children. It is a human- and nature-friendly finish that fully brings out the texture and comfort of walnut wood.

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