Core Beech or Beech Heartwood is a type of red beech with a striking colour scheme and vivid grain. In contrast to the calmer standard beech, heartwood displays striking contrasts between light-coloured sapwood and darker heartwood – for an expressive, natural look.
Core beech is a distinctive, durable hardwood with a striking color pattern. Older beech trees gradually form a darker core in the center of the trunk. Typical are irregular reddish-brown stripes and contrasts that arise from the mature heartwood inside the tree. This natural pattern gives the wood a warm and vibrant appearance.
As core beech is a natural product, each piece of furniture varies in color, texture, and grain. Especially with solid core beech, every table and every bed becomes a true one-of-a-kind.
Unlike classic beech with its calm, light surface, core beech is created by deliberately selecting the darker heartwood from older trees, resulting in a more dynamic and expressive look.
Beech and core beech come from the same tree. The difference lies in the wood selection: standard beech uses the outer, evenly light-colored sapwood. Core beech, on the other hand, includes the darker and more vibrant heartwood from the trunk’s center, which develops in older trees over time. This results in a much more expressive appearance.
| Feature | Beech (Standard) | Core Beech |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Type | European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) |
European Beech (same tree species) |
| Grain | Calm, uniform | Irregular, lively |
| Color Pattern | Light, even reddish-brown | Noticeable contrasts from light to rich reddish-brown |
| Appearance | Simple, elegant | Striking, expressive |
| Use | Classic furniture, interior finishing | Modern contrasts, designer furniture, unique pieces |
| Sorting | Sapwood, uniformly sorted | Heartwood with grain and character |
If you're looking for a lively wood texture with natural color variations, core beech is just right for you.
If you prefer a calm, even look, classic beech will suit your style better.
Core beech impresses with its vibrant color play of light sapwood and darker heartwood. That’s why we use it for our custom tables.
We use only European beech from sustainable forestry with FSC or PEFC certification.
For surface treatment, we use an ecological, vegan furniture oil that highlights the wood’s structure, allows it to breathe, and ensures easy care and repair.
As a natural material, core beech can vary in color and grain – from soft beige to rich reddish-brown.
When making tables with matching benches, we ensure that all elements look visually cohesive. The most attractive side of each wood panel is selected as the visible surface.
