Figured Maple
Acer saccharum (figured) • North America
Specialty Figured Wood
$$$
Figured Maple includes premium hard maple with distinctive figure patterns like quilted, birdseye, curly, or tiger stripe. Highly prized for musical instruments, fine furniture, and decorative applications where the stunning figure can be showcased.
Janka Hardness
1450
Density
44 lbs/ft³
Moisture
10-12%
Fire Rating
Class B
Durability
Class B - 12-15 years
Price Range
$$$
Appearance
Creamy white to light tan with distinctive figure patterns
Key Characteristics
- •Stunning figure patterns
- •Quilted, birdseye, or curly grain
- •Each piece unique
- •Fine, even texture
- •Good dimensional stability
- •Natural chatoyance
Common Applications
- •Musical instruments (tops)
- •Fine furniture
- •Decorative veneers
- •Architectural millwork
- •Luxury cabinetry
- •Turned objects
Maintenance Requirements
Moderate maintenance. Good durability for interior use. Regular care preserves figure appearance.
Advantages
- Stunning visual appeal
- Unique figure patterns
- Each piece one-of-a-kind
- Premium appearance
- Good workability
- Domestic availability
Considerations
- Expensive premium pricing
- Figure quality varies greatly
- Can be difficult to plane
- Figure pattern unpredictable
- Limited large sizes
- Requires careful finishing