Blackwood.

Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon) is an extraordinarily beautiful timber that is highly regarded by fine cabinet makers. It has quite distinctive colours, ranging from reds and browns, orange and salmon pink, through to a deep chocolate colour.

Blackwood is of the humble Wattle family of timber, and is found mainly in Tasmania and the wetter parts of Victoria. Because of its increasing popularity and greater demand the supply of Blackwood is limited.

Originally used for furniture in Tasmania in the 19th century, it was largely ignored for furniture purposes until about the 1980s. In recent years it has been used in many attractive kitchens, and, more recently, in fine furniture.

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