Overview

Tasmanian Blackwood is a decorative hardwood known for rich colour and figure. It is a premium choice for furniture, joinery, and interior architecture.

Its fine workability and visual depth make it a favourite for statement pieces.

Appearance

• Colour: golden to chocolate brown with occasional darker streaks.
• Grain: variable; often interlocked; fine texture.
• Figure: attractive fiddleback and ribbon possible.
• Finishing: polishes beautifully; clear finishes recommended.

Workability

• Machining: responds well to sharp tooling; light passes avoid tear-out.
• Fastening: pre-drill; good holding strength.
• Gluing: bonds reliably with standard adhesives.
• Finishing: takes a high-gloss if desired.

Performance & durability

Best for interior/protected environments. Maintain stable humidity for fine joinery.

Structural/grades

Primarily an appearance-grade species; not commonly used as primary structural members.

Typical applications

• High-end furniture
• Joinery and feature panelling
• Musical instruments and specialty work

Key properties (indicative)

• Mass: medium
• Appearance: premium figure and colour
• Workability: excellent with sharp tools

Source & attribution