Cherry

Cherry wood has long been a favourite among furniture makers, joiners and woodworkers. With its fine grain, warm reddish tones and excellent workability, cherry is both a practical and beautiful choice for a wide range of timber projects. At Elephant Timber, we offer premium raw cherry wood and live edge cherry wood slabs, ideal for those looking to create pieces with natural elegance and lasting strength.

Cherry wood is a hardwood known for its:

• Distinctive colour – freshly cut cherry wood starts out with a pale pinkish tone, which gradually darkens into a rich, reddish-brown colour as it ages and is exposed to sunlight.
• Fine, smooth grain – the grain is typically straight and even, giving cherry a smooth surface that is easy to sand and finish.
• Moderate hardness – while not as hard as oak, cherry offers a good balance of strength and flexibility, making it resistant to shock and wear.
• Workability – cherry is one of the easiest hardwoods to machine, cut and glue, making it ideal for intricate work and clean joinery.
• Natural lustre – it polishes beautifully, developing a deep, glowing finish that enhances its natural grain patterns.

Because of its versatile properties, cherry wood is suited to a wide range of applications. Some of the most popular uses include:

• Furniture making – ideal for dining tables, cabinets and dressers due to its timeless appearance and durability.
• Live edge furniture – our live edge cherry wood slabs are perfect for creating bespoke tables, benches and mantels that highlight the organic beauty of the tree’s natural edge.
• Shelving and storage – cherry’s strength and warmth make it an excellent choice for live edge shelves and bookcases.
• Decorative projects – its workability and attractive grain mean it is a great wood for bowls, carvings and turned pieces.

Read our Spotlight on Cherry Wood blog for further uses of this warm, rich and elegant wood.

Choosing cherry wood comes with several benefits:

• Visual appeal – the deepening colour over time means furniture will only look better as it ages.
• Sustainability – cherry is native to the UK, making it a more environmentally conscious option when sourced responsibly.
• Stability – kiln dried raw cherry wood offers excellent stability, reducing the risk of warping or cracking.
• Easy to finish – cherry accepts finishes evenly, allowing for everything from natural oils to high-gloss varnishes, depending on your design goals.
• Timeless quality – it is a classic hardwood that never goes out of style, making it ideal for heirloom pieces and investment furniture.

We stock a range of kiln dried raw cherry wood and live edge cherry wood slabs, ideal for a variety of woodworking projects. All of our timber is sustainably sourced and carefully prepared to highlight the natural character of each piece.

Visit us at our workshop in Hastings or visit our online shop. At Elephant Timber, we are always here to help you find the right materials for your project, so please get in touch to find out more about our available cherry wood stock.