Texmateria
Cherry
A warm reddish hardwood that deepens noticeably with light and time. It has fine grain, occasional gum streaks, soft figure, and a polished glow that shifts from pink to brown.
Common names
- american cherry
- black cherry
- cherry veneer
Search phrases
- reddish furniture wood
- pink brown wood
- warm cherry cabinet
- red brown smooth wood
Common uses
- Furniture
- Cabinet fronts
- Wall panels
- Doors
- Counters and table tops
Choosing points
- Best for furniture, doors, and calm residential interiors where reddish wood should deepen with age.
- Cherry darkens faster and more visibly than many woods, especially where sunlight reaches it.
- Fresh boards can look surprisingly pale or pink before they mellow.
- Small dark gum streaks and pitch pockets are common visual clues.
How it ages
- Good indoor furniture wood, but color change and uneven sun exposure can create visible patches.
What to avoid
- Do not specify cherry where adjacent panels must stay color-matched forever; light exposure changes it noticeably.
