Hard Wood Collection

Burma (Myanmar) - Rangoon (Yangon) - Elephants
Elephant scenes from Yangon (formerly Rangoon), Myanmar (formerly Burma). The Elphants are being shipped onto a steamer and working/moving teak logs

Hard Wood, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hard Wood, 1905. Photograph shows Hard Wood, wearing traditional clothing, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory)
2972964 Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory) by French School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood)
2972931 Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Pole screen, c. 1740 (mahogany, softwood & needlework)
3084503 Pole screen, c.1740 (mahogany, softwood & needlework) by English School, (18th century); 104x63.5x51 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Side chair, c. 1685 (beech & upholstery)
3084421 Side chair, c.1685 (beech & upholstery) by English School, (17th century); 103.5x52x42.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Side chair, c. 1815-20 (rosewood)
2972969 Side chair, c.1815-20 (rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: One of a set of three chairs in imitation rosewood)

Money box, c. 1860 (walnut)
2972954 Money box, c.1860 (walnut) by Italian School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Money box, made from walnut and decorated with marquetry and parquetry)

Japanned table, detail, c. 1830-40 (beech)
2972947 Japanned table, detail, c.1830-40 (beech) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Reading, games and needlework table, c. 1815 (mahogany & rosewood)
2972946 Reading, games and needlework table, c.1815 (mahogany & rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & silk)
2972944 Sofa, c.1830 (mahogany & silk) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Sofa with a mahogany frame on reeded sabre legs with brass paw caps)

Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & damask)
3084500 Sofa, c.1830 (mahogany & damask) by English School, (19th century); 94x196.5x53.2 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A mahogany sofa upholstered in modern red damask)

Gateleg table, c. 1780 (mahogany)
3084480 Gateleg table, c.1780 (mahogany) by English School, (18th century); 71.5x102.5x39.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)
3084424 Armchair, c.1810 (beech & cane) by English School, (19th century); 84x54.5x51.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Table, c. 1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings)
3084405 Table, c.1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings) by English School, (17th century); 74.8x150.4x126.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Gateleg table)

Tea caddy, c. 1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter)
3084433 Tea caddy, c.1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter) by English School, (18th century); 18.8x25.8x15.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Balloon back chair, c. 1865 (carved mahogany & modern velour upholstery)
3084387 Balloon back chair, c.1865 (carved mahogany & modern velour upholstery) by English School, (19th century); 85.5x49.5x49 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Settle, c. 1895 (joined solid oak with a webbing seat and upholstered velvet cushion)
3084448 Settle, c.1895 (joined solid oak with a webbing seat and upholstered velvet cushion) by English School, (19th century); 110x124.5x58.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Windsor armchair with rockers, 1871-81 (cherry & elm)
3084499 Windsor armchair with rockers, 1871-81 (cherry & elm) by English School, (19th century); 107.8x64.5x77.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fire screen, c. 1855 (rosewood, Berlin woolwork & damask) (see also 3084418)
3084416 Fire screen, c.1855 (rosewood, Berlin woolwork & damask) (see also 3084418) by English School, (19th century); 110x69 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Tea caddy, c. 1840 (mahogany inlaid with brass & zinc)
2973005 Tea caddy, c.1840 (mahogany inlaid with brass & zinc) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Clock, 1903-06 (ebony & ivory)
2972945 Clock, 1903-06 (ebony & ivory) by Voysey, Charles Francis Annesley (1857-1941); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Armchair, with cover, c. 1720 (walnut & textile)
2972942 Armchair, with cover, c.1720 (walnut & textile) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Acacia tree (Acacieae)

The oldest cedar. It is claimed that this magnificent old cedar tree which stands in the vicarage garden at St Stephens Church, St Albans, is the oldest in the kingdom

Iroko wood, SEM
Iroko wood. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a longitudinal section through Iroko (Chlorophora excelsa) wood

Utah. USA. Fallen leaves of bigtooth maple (Acer grandidentatum) on moss-covered rock along spring-fed stream. Spring Hollow in autumn. Logan Canyon. Bear River Range

Utah. USA. Fallen leaves of bigtooth maple trees (Acer grandidentatum) in autumn. Blacksmith Fork Canyon. Bear River Range. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Trembling aspen, Populus tremuloides, Yukon

Reflections, cool morning mist, inside a floodplain forest, Florida Caverns State Park, Florida

France, Corsica. Stream and forest at mouth of Gorges du Tavignano (Tavignao Gorge) near Corte

Birch barch, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Vine maple leaf, Acer circinatum, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Logging of Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woods, above Saxon village of Barcut, Transylvania, Romania, october

Sawn logs. Wood sawn from poplar trees

View of a timber yard
Timber yard. View across a large timber yard containing logs. The logs come from pine or larch trees. Photographed at the Lesobalt woodworking enterprise in Kaliningrad, Russia

False-colour SEM of oak heartwood
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a horizontal section through oak heartwood, the wood (secondary xylem) of the tree Quercus robur

Waterfall, bigtooth maple (Acer grandidentatum), canyon wild grape (Vitis arizonica) and box elder (Acer negundo) in autumn below Emerald Pools. Zion Canyon, Zion National Park, Utah, USA

WASHINGTON, D. C. USA. Washington Monument rises above maple trees in autumn. National Mall
WASHINGTON, D.C. USA. Washington Monument rises above maple trees in autumn. National Mall

Logging in the rain forest, hardwood awaiting river transport, Limbang River, Sarawak, island of Borneo, Malaysia

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"Exploring the Richness of Hard Wood: From Burma to Rangoon, Unveiling the Timeless Beauty" Step into a world where craftsmanship meets nature's finest creation - hard wood. Journey through the exotic landscapes of Burma (Myanmar) and immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Rangoon (Yangon), where elephants roam freely amidst lush forests. Charcoal, a testament to hard wood's versatility, has been used for centuries as both fuel and artistic medium. Marvel at the intricate details of a cabinet on stand from 1652, crafted with ebony, fruitwood, and ivory; its timeless elegance stands as a tribute to masterful woodworking. Transporting you further back in time are fire screens dating back to 1840-50. Carved from rosewood, these screens exude warmth while protecting hearths from roaring flames. A pole screen from c. 1740 showcases mahogany's rich hues combined with softwood and delicate needlework – an exquisite blend that epitomizes sophistication. Take a seat on history itself with side chairs spanning different eras. A beech chair upholstered in luxurious fabric harks back to c. 1685 when comfort met style seamlessly. Fast forward to c. 1815-20 and witness rosewood's allure embodied in another side chair – an embodiment of refined taste. Delve into practicality intertwined with beauty as you encounter a money box crafted around 1860 using walnut wood – its sturdy construction safeguarding precious treasures within its elegant frame. Discover how hard wood transcends functionality through stunning pieces like a japanned table detailed meticulously between c. 1830-40 using beech wood; it adds charm and character wherever it stands. For those seeking solace or creativity, indulge in reading or games at an enchanting needlework table made from mahogany & rosewood circa 1815 -a true companion for moments of relaxation or inspiration. Embrace the opulence of a mahogany and silk sofa from c.