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Timber guide

Current core material

Pine

Pine is the material behind most current Wood & Loom pieces. It is warm, practical and well suited to rustic furniture where visible knots, grain and hand-finished texture are part of the character.

Handmade pine console table detail with warm rustic grain
Pine timber detail
Mature pine tree in natural woodland

Material character

How it feels in furniture

Pine is a softwood with a lively, open grain and natural knots. It takes stain well and gives furniture a relaxed farmhouse feel rather than a formal polished look.

The tree image is included as visual context. The exact species, board selection, colour and grain pattern depend on supplier availability and the timber chosen for the specific order.

Best for

Console tables, sofa tables and hallway pieces
Rustic finishes where knots and grain are welcome
Customers who want a warm handmade look at a more accessible price
Painted or stained furniture with a natural textured surface

Strengths

Warm rustic character with visible natural marks
Generally more accessible than walnut or maple
Works well with matt stains such as Golden Oak, Walnut and Wenge
Good choice for made-to-order furniture with custom sizes

Trade-offs

Softer than walnut or maple, so dents and marks can appear more easily
Knots, grain movement and colour variation are part of the look
Not the best choice if you want a very formal, flawless hardwood surface

Compared with other materials

Where Pine makes sense

Compared with Walnut

Pine is lighter, more rustic and usually more accessible. Walnut feels deeper, heavier and more premium.

Compared with Maple

Pine has more visible rustic texture. Maple is paler, cleaner and usually harder, but can cost more.