Cherry Veneer - Rift American Black

American Black Cherry veneer is famous for its warm, reddish-brown color and its tendency to rapidly deepen with exposure to light. Within a short time, natural light will push the color four to five shades darker, developing a rich patina that woodworkers look for. It features a fine, smooth texture, a mostly even grain with subtle wavy effects, and distinct dark gum pockets scattered throughout the flitches.

Whether you are building high-end cabinetry or restoring an antique, cherry finishes to an impressive luster and takes stain exceptionally well—historically used to imitate mahogany.

Quick Specifications

• Color: Medium reddish-brown that darkens quickly with light and air exposure.

• Grain & Texture: Fine, smooth, and mostly even with occasional wavy patterns and characteristic dark gum markings.

• Alternative Names: Cabinet Cherry, New England Mahogany.

• Source: North America.

Available Cuts & Grain Patterns

Cherry veneer adapts to a wide range of design styles depending on how the log is sliced. We offer it in:

• Rift Sawn: Choosing a rift sawn cherry veneer cut provides a clean, straight-grained linear appearance with minimal cathedral effect, perfect for modern architectural panels.

• Other Cuts: Flat cut (plain slice), quarter cut, figured, ropy cherry, rustic, and knotty.

Matching & Assembly Options

To match the exact look of solid lumber or custom layouts, our cherry veneer sheets can be:

• Book matched

• Plank matched (for a traditional solid-board look)

• Slip matched

Common Applications

American Black Cherry veneer is a staple for fine furniture, architectural case goods, luxury retail fixtures, yacht and motorhome interiors, architectural millwork, musical instruments, and custom residential or commercial kitchens.