The Wooden Furniture Tale: Different Types Of Wood Used For Manufacturing Furniture

Nothing can rival wood when it comes to furniture material, wooden furniture is a classic in the furniture market. Nothing can match-up the aesthetics, elegance and command wooden furniture holds.

So, here is the list of the most popular and best kinds of woods used to manufacture furniture in India that should be in your retail shop to ensure a larger base of customers.

1. Marandi


Also known as white cedar woods, Marandi makes a great vanner for wooden chests, trunks, shoe-racks and other decorative items. Apart from being sturdy which requires minimum maintenance, the wood has an aesthetic appeal, making it a popular choice among buyers. Various sourcing agencies in India also prefer furniture made of Marandi wood. Having a collection of  Marandi wood furniture pieces can bring a leap into your retail business’ sales.

2. Rosewood


Sheesham or the Indian Rosewood is one of the most south-after wood types for furniture manufacturing wooden furniture. Sheesham is a timeless wood that can be used in different policies as well. A little expensive, Sheesham is resistant to termites and can withstand varying temperatures with ease. No doubt, Indian Rosewood furniture is so popular among homeowners. So if you want to attract more homeowner customers, you can look for rosewood furniture collections in your shop.

3. Sal Wood


Sal wood is readily available in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Maharashtra. This type of wood does not require polish to ensure its durability and can easily withstand water and underground conditions. Surely, a wise choice for furniture retail business.

4. Teak Wood

As one of the most commonly used wood, Teak wood is both locally produced and imported. While it is available in Kerala, it is also imported from Ghana and Burma, resulting in slightly high prices for the furniture made of teak wood. However, the elegance and durability of the wood do not allow most of the buyers to deter from choosing teak wood furniture. Have teak wood furniture supplied to your retail shops and you would surely have customers looking for the best furniture types.