Beech Steamed

Flat cutQuarter cut
Steamed beech wood veneer flat cut with soft grain and uniform pinkish tone
Steamed beech wood veneer flat cut with subtle flamed pattern and even texture
Steamed beech wood veneer flat cut with subtle movement and consistent appearance
Steamed beech wood veneer quarter cut with fine grain and even texture
Steamed beech wood veneer quarter cut with soft linear structure and uniform appearance
Steamed beech wood veneer quarter cut with tight grain and consistent finish
Sur dosseSur quartier
Steamed beech wood veneer flat cut with soft grain and uniform pinkish tone
Steamed beech wood veneer flat cut with subtle flamed pattern and even texture
Steamed beech wood veneer flat cut with subtle movement and consistent appearance
Steamed beech wood veneer quarter cut with fine grain and even texture
Steamed beech wood veneer quarter cut with soft linear structure and uniform appearance
Steamed beech wood veneer quarter cut with tight grain and consistent finish
Sur dosseSur quartier
Steamed beech wood veneer flat cut with soft grain and uniform pinkish tone
Steamed beech wood veneer flat cut with subtle flamed pattern and even texture
Steamed beech wood veneer flat cut with subtle movement and consistent appearance
Steamed beech wood veneer quarter cut with fine grain and even texture
Steamed beech wood veneer quarter cut with soft linear structure and uniform appearance
Steamed beech wood veneer quarter cut with tight grain and consistent finish

Steamed beech is a European species recognized for its uniform appearance and warm color. The steaming process, which involves exposing the wood to steam before processing, slightly modifies its natural tone, giving it more consistent pinkish to light brown hues. This treatment also helps reduce some of the wood’s natural variations, resulting in a veneer with a more regular and balanced appearance.

Beech has long been used in cabinetry and furniture manufacturing in Europe, where it is appreciated for its versatility and availability. Steaming is a common practice in the wood industry that helps achieve a more consistent color and facilitates certain transformations of the material. Steamed beech veneer allows the creation of warm panels suited for both furniture and contemporary interior applications.

Species Profile

Origin

France

Other Names

European steamed beech, “Fagus sylvatica”

Color Range

Pinkish beige to light pinkish-brown, with more uniform tones

Characteristics

Hard and dense wood, steamed beech is known for its good strength

Price Range

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Dimensions

Standard size 4′ × 8′; custom sizes available upon request

Machining

Fair

Finishing

Excellent

CITES Status

Not listed under CITES

Inspiring Projects

Projects that showcase the beauty of the material and reveal the full potential of veneer in refined and carefully crafted interior designs.