Hardwood Options for Your Custom Furniture

PREMIUM CANADIAN HARDWOOD

Canadian Black Walnut

Rich, expressive, and naturally elegant, Canadian Black Walnut is one of the most sought-after hardwoods for fine furniture. Its deep chocolate tones, flowing grain, and natural variation create pieces with warmth, sophistication, and lasting character. Whether crafted into a custom board game table, dining table, or heirloom furniture, Black Walnut offers a timeless beauty that only improves with age.

Craftsmans Note

Black Walnut has been one of my favourite hardwoods to work with throughout my career. Every board has its own unique personality, and I almost always recommend preserving its natural colour rather than staining it. The wood speaks for itself.

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Canadian White Oak

Strong, dependable and naturally beautiful, Canadian White Oak offers an exceptional balance of durability and timeless style. Its bold grain patterns and warm natural colour make it equally at home in contemporary, traditional, and rustic designs. Whether finished naturally or stained, white oak creates furniture built to be enjoyed for generation

Craftsmans Note

White Oak is one of my favourite hardwoods for clients looking for a balance of beauty and durability. Its pronounced grain gives every piece character, while its strength makes it an outstanding choice for dining tables and custom board game tables that will see decades of daily use.

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Canadian Hard Maple

Bright, clean, and exceptionally durable, Canadian Hard Maple is one of the most versatile hardwoods available for fine furniture. Its creamy colour, subtle grain, and remarkable strength make it an outstanding choice for both contemporary and traditional designs. Whether crafted into a dining table, custom board game table, or heirloom furniture, Hard Maple offers lasting beauty that stands up beautifully to everyday life.

Craftsmans Note

Hard Maple is one of those hardwoods that quietly impresses. Its clean appearance allows craftsmanship to take centre stage, while its incredible strength makes it an excellent choice for furniture that will be used and enjoyed every day for generations.

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Canadian Cherry

Warm, refined, and naturally elegant, Canadian Cherry has been prized by furniture makers for generations. Its fine grain, smooth texture, and beautiful natural colour create furniture with timeless appeal. As Cherry matures, it gradually develops deeper, richer tones, giving every handcrafted piece even more warmth and character over the years.

Craftsmans Note

One of the things I love most about Canadian Cherry is how it evolves over time. Freshly crafted Cherry begins with warm golden and reddish tones, then naturally deepens in colour as it is exposed to light. Every table develops its own unique character, making each piece even more beautiful with age

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Canadian Ash

Strong, resilient, and naturally distinctive, Canadian Ash is celebrated for its bold cathedral grain and exceptional durability. Its light colour and expressive grain patterns bring warmth and movement to every piece, making it an outstanding choice for both modern and traditional furniture. Ash offers the perfect balance of beauty, toughness, and timeless appeal.

Craftsmans Note

I recommend Ash for clients who want furniture with bold natural character. Its pronounced grain gives every table a unique personality, while its excellent strength and shock resistance make it one of the toughest hardwoods I work with. It's a fantastic choice for furniture that's meant to be enjoyed every day.

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Canadian Red Oak

Strong, timeless, and full of natural character, Canadian Red Oak has earned its reputation as one of North America's most trusted hardwoods. Its warm colour, bold grain patterns, and dependable strength make it equally suited to traditional and contemporary furniture. Red Oak offers lasting beauty, exceptional durability, and craftsmanship that stands the test of time.

Craftsmans Note

Red Oak has been a favourite of furniture makers for generations, and for good reason. Its bold grain gives every piece a distinctive personality, while its strength and reliability make it an excellent choice for furniture that's meant to be lived with every day. When clients want timeless style and outstanding value, Red Oak is always a species I enjoy recommending.

Let's Start With a Conversation

The best custom furniture doesn't begin with wood.

It begins with listening.

I'd love to hear about your ideas, your home, and what you hope your furniture will mean to the people who gather around it. Whether your vision is fully developed or just beginning to take shape, we'll explore it together one step at a time.

No salespeople. No pressure. No obligation.

Every project begins with a conversation not a commitment.

The easiest way to begin is by using the contact form below or sending me an email.

Most custom projects naturally start through email because it gives us both the opportunity to share inspiration, discuss ideas, and keep a written record of dimensions, sketches and important details as your project develops.

If a phone call would be helpful later in the process, I'm always happy to arrange one.

Thoughtful communication is part of good craftsmanship.

Because I'm usually in the workshop building furniture, I may not always be able to answer the phone immediately.

I carefully read and personally respond to every email, usually within one business day.

That means you'll always hear directly from the craftsman designing and building your furniture not a salesperson or office staff.

I'd be honoured to help bring your ideas to life.

Derek Lunau
Master Craftsman
Western Pride Woodworks

[email protected]
705.896.4840

The first step toward building something extraordinary.