Ruby Furniture: Timber Type
Ruby Furniture: Timber Type
At Ruby, we take pride in crafting high-quality, handmade furniture from the finest joinery-grade Scandinavian pine.
Our commitment to quality materials and skilled craftsmanship ensures that each piece not only enhances your home but stands the test of time.
Scandinavian pine is known for its unique properties and sustainable sourcing, making it an exceptional choice for durable, beautiful furniture that ages gracefully.
What is Scandinavian Pine?
Scandinavian pine, sourced from the forests of Northern Europe - primarily Sweden, Norway, and Finland - is a timber renowned for its quality and sustainability. The cold climate in these regions contributes to a slower growth rate, resulting in a denser, stronger wood with tightly packed growth rings.
This density gives Scandinavian pine its remarkable durability, setting it apart from other softwoods. Its smooth, light-coloured finish and subtle grain patterns make it highly desirable for creating warm, natural-looking furniture, particularly when finished with a protective wax.
Is Scandinavian Pine a Softwood?
Yes, Scandinavian pine is classified as a softwood.
However, due to the slow growth rate in colder climates, it has a higher density and durability compared to other softwoods. This characteristic gives it a distinct edge, making it tougher and more stable.
While softwoods are generally less dense than hardwoods, the strength and resilience of Scandinavian pine make it an excellent choice for furniture. Its workability and resistance to warping, shrinking, and swelling give it lasting value and beauty in handmade furniture pieces, ensuring they retain their quality for many years.
Sustainability
Ruby Furniture only works with sustainably sourced Scandinavian pine. Scandinavian countries are known for their commitment to responsible forestry practices, which adhere to stringent environmental standards to protect biodiversity, water resources, and soil health. The forests from which this pine is sourced are often certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), ensuring that our materials come from managed forests where trees are replanted to support a renewable supply.
This makes Scandinavian pine a more environmentally friendly choice for furniture.
Properties of Scandinavian Pine
Durability
The A-grade Scandinavian pine we use is highly resistant to cupping, splitting, and twisting, ensuring that your furniture maintains its form and integrity over time. Its tightly packed grain structure from slow growth provides a tough, resilient surface ideal for daily use.
Dimensional Stability
Scandinavian pine has excellent resistance to shrinking, swelling, and warping. This dimensional stability means your furniture will remain structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing despite changes in humidity or temperature.
Workability
Due to its moderate hardness and consistent grain, Scandinavian pine is ideal for skilled artisans. It allows for precise machining, cutting, and joinery, resulting in smooth-planed finishes and refined details. Our team of expert machinists, carpenters, and joiners use this quality wood to achieve a flawless finish on every piece.
Aesthetic Appeal
Scandinavian pine’s natural light color and subtle grain patterns make it highly versatile, suiting a range of interior styles. A wax finish further enhances its beauty by highlighting the wood’s natural tones and adding a protective layer that preserves the quality of the finish over time.
Commitment to Quality
At Ruby Furniture, our dedication to using the best materials and expert craftsmanship means that each piece is not only stylish and functional but also built to last.
With Scandinavian pine, we create furniture that combines beauty, sustainability, and durability, ensuring it remains a valued part of your home for years to come.
