Materials WOOD Understanding the Character of Wood Color Even though lumber boards are taken from the same wood, the color of the boards may vary for their places of the wood: outside or inside; upper or bottom. Aging changes Wood (especially solid wood) keeps on moving after processed into furniture. Table top boards of solid wood may warp or break. Even so, they can continue to be used by repair. Damages Solid wood furniture may be dented by impact or burned by heat. Even after such damages, it can continue to be used by repair: dents by steam heating; burnt places by whittling and painting. Surrounding environmental effect Exposed to direct sunlight or hot air from heater, wood may suffer from color change or small splinters. Even so, it makes a comeback by repair. Wood is a natural material. Its appearance varies not only by species, but also by climate, soil conditions, and the marks left during the tree's long growth process. Differences in color, grain, and pattern naturally emerge, making every piece of wood unique. At CondeHouse, we do not regard these features as imperfections. Instead, we embrace them as the individual character of each material and incorporate them into our furniture as part of its natural beauty. Live Knot Mineral Streaks Leaf Knot Tiger Stripe Branch Knot Fiddleback Figure A live knot forms where a branch was removed while the tree was still growing, such as through pruning. Because the branch was alive when it became enveloped by the trunk, the surrounding fibers remain tightly connected, making this type of knot firmly embedded and unlikely to fall out. Mineral streaks appear as dark, linear markings caused by mineral components absorbed from the soil. They may run along the growth rings or cut across them at right angles. Similar markings can also result from bark inclusions or bird pecking during the tree's growth. These variations are collectively referred to as kasuri. Leaf knots are extremely small knots created by dormant or undeveloped buds―similar to winter buds―that became enclosed within the wood. They often appear clustered in localized areas. Found mainly in oak and other beechfamily species, tiger stripe appears on quarter-sawn surfaces as striking, striped patterns. These markings are created by radial tissues that once stored nutrients, extending outward from the center of the tree across the growth rings. Also known as silver grain, this figure is highly valued for its refined and expressive appearance. Branch knots occur where the surrounding fibers are pulled in the direction of a growing branch, creating a distinctive grain pattern that bends into a “V” or angled shape. Chijimi is a type of naturally occurring figured grain, also known as fiddleback figure. The grain appears tightly rippled, resembling fine wrinkles in fabric. By refracting light, it creates a distinctive shimmer and depth, resulting in a richly expressive surface. 210
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