Your guide to Tasmanian Blackwood timber
Renowned for its deep golden-brown tones and exceptional finishing quality, we take a look at Tasmanian Blackwood Timber and how it can bring timeless sophistication to your project.
Working on a standout project? Incorporating Tasmanian Blackwood timber into your design will bring an unmistakable warmth, timelessness and sophistication. With its deep golden-brown tones and high-quality finish, Tasmanian Blackwood timber makes a desirable choice for architectural interior work, furniture and finishings.
This article discusses the characteristics of Tasmanian Blackwood timber and how to feature it in your next project.
The Blackwood kitchen of James Fitzpatrick’s Seed House. Picture: John Gollings
Premium Tasmanian Blackwood
Beautifully suited to high-end interiors, exceptional joinery, veneers and furniture, Tasmanian Blackwood timber is a bold and timeless choice for designers and architects.
Acacia melanoxylon, otherwise known as Tasmanian Blackwood or Acacia Blackwood, is native to Tasmania — though the timber has been introduced to other continents including Africa and southern Asia. The trees can grow up to 30 metres, with trunk diametres of 6 metres.
An eight meter Blackwood, Huon Pine and Myrtle conference table at Salamanca Building.
Characteristics of Tasmanian Blackwood Timber
While not technically black in colour, Tasmanian Blackwood timber is a bold timber with a highly variable appearance. Contrasting bands of colour are visible in the growth rings, with the colours ranging from golden to dark brown.
The timber provides a medium, even texture, which features straight or wavy fiddleback. Tasmanian Blackwoods lends itself to polishing, delivering a stunning finish that’s perfectly suited to premium furniture, panelling and interior projects.
The timber offers a moderate durability with decay resistance and is classed as a diffuse-porous wood. It features no distinct odour and has a hardness rating of 5.9kN seasoned.
Blackwood used in a grand conference table at Salamanca Building.
Where Can You Use Tasmanian Blackwood?
This timber is suitable for interior projects, offering a striking addition to any space. From rustic restaurants to contemporary abodes, this hardwood has a wide appeal, lending itself to a variety of decors.
Tasmanian Blackwood may be suitable for:
Premium furniture
Bespoke design pieces
Architectural millwork
Joinery
Panelling
High-end cabinetry
Flooring
Boating
Tasmanian Blackwood timber adds a depth and drama, whether it’s a stunning floor or an intriguing piece of premium furniture. If you have a special project in mind, speak with our team at Hydrowood to learn more about our Tasmanian Blackwood timber.
A Blackwood sideboard by Melbourne furniture-maker Ingrain Designs.
Workability of Tasmanian Blackwood
Tasmanian Blackwood timber is revered by those who work with it. It is perfect for turning, moulding and sawing. It is able to be glued, coated and polished with ease, offering a highly appealing finish.
Certifiably Sustainable Blackwood
Tasmanian Blackwood is responsibly recovered, with traceable supply, from the submerged forests that lie beneath the state’s hydro lakes.
This reclaimed hardwood timber is offered by Hydrowood, with delivery Australia-wide. As a leading producer, Hydrowood proudly offers a range of certifiably sustainable solutions to architects, designers, builders, furniture makers, artisans and more.
Hydrowood Tasmanian Blackwood for Your Next Interior Project
If you’d like to find out if Tasmanian Blackwood is suitable for your project, please reach out to our team for a consultation. We’ve worked with clients across Australia to provide our stunning sustainable timber for a variety of applications including commercial and residential designs. We look forward to bringing your vision to life with our superb reclaimed Tasmanian Blackwood.