Material · N°02
Walnut — the quiet premium.
Juglans regia
Walnut (Juglans regia) is among the most refined of European timbers. Its deep brown tone, fine grain, and gentle texture make it the wood of choice where aesthetics are the priority — from elegant dining tables to classical study libraries. Walnut rewards high-quality finishing and careful maintenance with a piece that only gains in beauty over the decades.
Properties
- Latin name
- Juglans regia
- Density
- 0.60–0.68 g/cm³
- Tone
- Warm, deeply brown with olive-green streaks
- Grain
- Fine, with pronounced figure and flowing lines
- Hardness (Brinell)
- 4.0–4.2 kN
- Origin
- Europe, the Balkans, also the Caucasus
Best suited for
- · Dining tables and tabletops
- · Study and library furniture
- · Accent pieces (chests, secretaries)
- · Musical instruments and premium projects
- · Veneered panel finishes
Care
How to keep the piece serving for decades.
Walnut is more sensitive than oak — avoid prolonged sun exposure (it can fade), and never pour hot liquids directly onto the surface. Day to day — a soft, dry cloth. Every six months — surface oiling with a food-safe oil. Well-kept walnut deepens into a warmer, richer tone with time.