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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Brazilian Rosewood is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameDalbergia nigra
Janka hardness2,790 lbf
Average dried weight52 lb/ft³
Best fitCabinetry
Overview
Why choose Brazilian Rosewood?
Brazilian Rosewood is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Brazil. Common uses include cabinetry, fine furniture, flooring, veneer, turned objects, assorted small specialty pieces, and musical instruments such as acoustic guitars and piano cases.
Scientific nameDalbergia nigra
DistributionBrazil
ShrinkageRadial: 2.9%, Tangential: 4.6%, Volumetric: 8.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.6 More images | Identification
DurabilityThe heartwood is very durable against decay and resists insects.
Brazilian Rosewood colour, grain, and figure
The colour ranges between a dark chocolate brown and lighter shades of reddish or purplish brown, set off by darker streaks. The black streaks sometimes form a distinctive pattern called spider-webbing or landscape, much like ziricote.
The texture is even, medium to coarse, with open pores of medium size. The grain is usually straight but occasionally interlocked, spiralled or wavy.
Working notes
It is easy to work by hand or machine, though it may dull cutting edges slightly. It turns and finishes well, but it can sometimes be hard to glue because it is naturally very oily.
Serious reactions are rare, but Brazilian rosewood is a known sensitizer in some people.
Brazilian Rosewood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Brazilian Rosewood
Best projects
Common uses include cabinetry, fine furniture, flooring, veneer, turned objects, assorted small specialty pieces, and musical instruments such as acoustic guitars and piano cases.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Brazilian Rosewood from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
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If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Brazilian Rosewood FAQ
What is Brazilian Rosewood best used for?
Common uses include cabinetry, fine furniture, flooring, veneer, turned objects, assorted small specialty pieces, and musical instruments such as acoustic guitars and piano cases. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Brazilian Rosewood beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Brazilian Rosewood?
The buying section on this page links to any Brazilian Rosewood Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.