Malaysian Hardwood

The heartwood is golden yellow to orange yellow, and slightly shimmering. The sapwood has an interlocking grain. In temperate climates, the wood is very durable ...

Furniture made of BGR wood is strong, long-lasting and requires minimal maintenance, as compared to other materials. However, there are different kinds of wood that are used for making furniture for Indian homes.

It is native to India, and it can be found in various states in India, including Odisha, Bengal, Assam, and Jharkhand. There are various names for the sal tree. The English names include common sal, Indian dammer, and cannonball tree.

The wood is a dark reddish brown with white resin streaks and a coarse texture. The moderately durable timber is commonly used for plywood, interior furniture, construction, joinery products, veneer, and boat-building.

A yellow meranti in the Malaysian State of Sabah on the island of Borneo is now the world's tallest tropical tree.

Malaysian hardwood
Good strength
Quality

• Walnut. Walnut is a hard, strong and durable wood for furniture. ...
• Maple. Maple is one of the hardest wood types for furniture. ...
• Mahogany. Mahogany is a durable hardwood that's often used for investment, intricate pieces of furniture.