Material · N°04
Birch — local, pale, made for daily use.
Betula pendula
Birch (Betula pendula) is the local timber of Latvia and the wider Baltic region. Its even grain, pale tone, and moderate price make birch furniture a natural choice for everyday projects — from children's-room furniture to cost-conscious bedroom carcasses. It is also ecologically sound, as we source it from local suppliers.
Properties
- Latin name
- Betula pendula
- Density
- 0.60–0.66 g/cm³
- Tone
- Pale cream, with a pinkish hue
- Grain
- Even, with fine lines
- Hardness (Brinell)
- 2.4–2.6 kN
- Origin
- Latvia, the Baltic region
Best suited for
- · Children's-room furniture
- · Cost-conscious bedroom suites
- · Internal cabinet parts and carcasses
- · Interior panelling and trim
- · Secondary office elements
Care
How to keep the piece serving for decades.
Birch is soft — more prone to scratches than oak or ash. Use coasters under hot surfaces and avoid dragging heavy items across the surface. Maintenance — a soft, damp cloth, with a wax or oil treatment every six months. Birch's pale tone can shift to a warmer hue over time.