Cedar Wood
A highly valued softwood known for its rich aroma, natural resistance to decay, and striking reddish-brown to golden hues. It typically features a straight grain with occasional knots that enhance its rustic appeal, making each piece visually unique. One of cedar’s most distinctive qualities is its natural resistance to moisture, insects, and rot, which allows it to perform exceptionally well in both indoor and outdoor environments. Its lightweight nature combined with dimensional stability makes it easy to work with while still offering long-lasting durability.
In furniture making, cedar is often chosen for its beauty, scent, and natural resilience, especially for pieces that benefit from its protective properties. It is commonly used to create wardrobes, closets, chests, dressers, beds, nightstands, benches, shelving units, coffee tables, rustic farmhouse furniture, and storage trunks. Cedar is especially popular for cedar chests and blanket boxes due to its ability to naturally repel moths and protect stored fabrics. Live-edge cedar slabs are also used for unique tables, bar tops, and statement furniture pieces that highlight the wood’s organic character and warm tones.
Cedar wood plays an important role in construction and outdoor building applications where weather resistance is essential. It is widely used for siding, shingles, roof shakes, exterior cladding, decking, pergolas, gazebos, fencing, porch posts, outdoor beams, soffits, and decorative trim. Inside homes, cedar is often used for wall paneling, sauna interiors, closets, and feature walls, where its aroma and natural resistance to humidity are highly valued. Its ability to withstand harsh weather conditions makes it a preferred choice for cabins, cottages, and outdoor structures.
Beyond traditional furniture and construction, cedar is widely used in specialty woodworking and handcrafted projects. Artisans often craft cedar into storage boxes, jewelry chests, cutting boards, garden planters, decorative signs, carvings, picture frames, canoe and boat components, and musical instruments. Its pleasant scent, attractive grain, and natural protective qualities make cedar a timeless material that blends practicality with beauty, making it a favorite for both functional and decorative woodworking projects.
Quantity On Hand: 40
Price Range: $300-$1000 (Prices Based on Sizes and Format (Slabs or Logs)