International Wood International Wood 2006 | Page 24

“Mahogany and African woods are greatly
preferred with burls and highly figured pieces
frequently used for accents on walls and on
furniture.”
Douglas Richey
Photo courtesy of Burger Boats.
Richey concurs that the wood trends are diverse, detailed,
and ever popular for discerning clientele. Typically, Richey uses
woods in natural finishes – not stained – applying a clear finish
for a luminescent effect. Mahogany and African woods are greatly
preferred with burls and highly figured pieces frequently used for
accents on walls and on furniture.
The special species trends Richey is seeing include the use
of African cherry, also known as makore. Makore has a fine to
medium texture, generally straight grain, and is very lustrous.
With this species, you’ll also find an attractive figure which adds
another design element to these yachts.
Clients often select lighter woods like maple, ash, and
anegre for the cruise area below, as there is less natural light
in that space.
Brookside
Veneers Ltd.
Ph: 609-409-1311
www.veneers.com
104 Melrich Rd.
Cranbury, NJ
Photo by:
www.DavidMcCullough.com
Photo courtesy of Viking Yachts.
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