Flat cut
Flat cut brown ash wood veneer with natural grain and warm brown tones
Flat cut brown ash wood veneer with an expressive natural grain pattern
Flat cut brown ash wood veneer with linear grain and natural variation
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Flat cut brown ash wood veneer with natural grain and warm brown tones
Flat cut brown ash wood veneer with an expressive natural grain pattern
Flat cut brown ash wood veneer with linear grain and natural variation
Sur dosse
Flat cut brown ash wood veneer with natural grain and warm brown tones
Flat cut brown ash wood veneer with an expressive natural grain pattern
Flat cut brown ash wood veneer with linear grain and natural variation

Brown ash veneer stands out for its warm tones, expressive grain, and naturally refined character. Also associated with “black ash,” it features a color palette ranging from light brown to grayish brown, with deeper variations in the heartwood. The subtle contrast between the lighter sapwood and darker areas gives the veneer a lively, textured, and contemporary appearance. This natural richness allows it to bring depth to a surface while maintaining understated elegance.

In veneer form, brown ash highlights the structure of the wood with a pronounced yet generally balanced grain. Depending on the cut, leaf selection, and matching method, its appearance can be more linear or more expressive. It is particularly well suited for furniture, decorative panels, doors, wall cladding, and architectural millwork projects seeking warmth, texture, and authenticity. Its natural character makes it an interesting species for creating distinctive, harmonious surfaces with depth.

Species Profile

Origin

United States

Other Names

Black ash, “Fraxinus nigra”

Color Range

Whitish to light brown sapwood; dull grayish-brown to brown heartwood

Characteristics

Moderately hard, heavy, coarse-textured, and easy to work with.

Price Range

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Dimensions

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

Machining

Good

Finishing

Excellent

CITES Status

Not listed under CITES