Exotic wood import business in the Eastern US?
bradleyheathhays
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I’ve got a project going where I need to be able to source unusually figured wood, and I’ve been told to look into some of the more exotic species as they offer a much larger range of figuring and color compared to our domestic species.
Only question is…what are some of the major exotic wood import businesses on the East coast of the US? Or what cities I should look to find them? I’m thinking coastal port cities but honestly I’d go anywhere in the Eastern US if that’s where the wood is.
Thanks!
EDIT: I’ve just been turned onto veneers and that’s definitely the direction I’m going now. If anyone can suggest a good exotic wood vaneer supplier I’d love to hear about them.
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Rare Woods USA has a decent selection.
I've been to Rare Woods, and they do mail order.
Well big time REVISION here. I was just suggested in another forum to look for exotic wood sheets of veneer and that's absolutely what I'll be going with. So much more cost effective and the variations are endless. If anyone has suggestions for exotic veneer providers I'd love to hear about them.
Give this business a try. Been using them for years and they seem to have everything. They're in Atlanta.
https://www.rarewoodsandveneers.com/
I use:
https://www.veneeronline.com/ in High Point, NC
https://certainlywood.com/ in East Aurora, NY
I’ll second Revbob’s recommendation for Rare woods and veneers. I’ve been a customer for many years. I knew Carlton when he was still alive and kicking.