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Bloodwood

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The Architectural Beauty of Bloodwood Wood Veneer Panels

Bloodwood (Brosimum rubescens)—often called Satine—is a prestigious exotic hardwood celebrated for its intense, vivid crimson hue. Unlike other woods that require heavy staining to achieve a deep red tone, Bloodwood’s color is entirely natural, offering a visual depth and "fire" that pigments cannot replicate.

At Oakwood Veneer, we provide this rare species as high-performance Bloodwood wood veneer panels, allowing architects and millworkers to incorporate this dramatic aesthetic into large-scale interiors with ease. To showcase the most sophisticated side of this species, our panels are produced exclusively in a Ribbon Striped orientation. This quarter-slicing process highlights the interlocked grain, creating a beautiful "pinstripe" effect that shimmers as light hits the surface.

Why Specify Ribbon Striped Bloodwood Panels?

Because of its extreme density and vibrant color, Bloodwood wood veneer panels are the premier choice for "statement" architectural elements:

  • High-Impact Feature Walls: The linear pinstripe grain adds height and luxury to hotel lobbies, executive boardrooms, and high-end retail environments.

  • Luxury Marine & Aircraft Interiors: Its natural durability and striking crimson palette make it a favorite for custom yacht cabinetry and private jet interiors.

  • Bespoke Executive Furniture: Provides a prestigious foundation for conference tables and desks that require a bold, exotic presence.

  • Modern Architectural Accents: Ideal for monolithic designs where a saturated red wood is needed to contrast with stone, glass, or metal.

The Oakwood Professional Standard

We manufacture our exotic panels to meet the rigorous demands of professional fabrication shops:

  • Vibrant Color Consistency: We hand-select our logs to ensure a rich, saturated red throughout your sequence, minimizing pale sapwood or yellowish mineral streaks.

  • Stable Substrate Options: By purchasing pre-fabricated panels rather than individual wood veneer sheets, you ensure a perfect bond to high-quality cores like MDF, Particle Board, or Veneer Core Plywood.

  • Natural "Satine" Luster: We select logs that exhibit a natural silky sheen, ensuring that the finished panels have a dynamic, high-end feel under clear topcoats.

  • Precision Slicing: Because Bloodwood is an exceptionally hard wood, our panels are processed using industrial-grade equipment to ensure a smooth, flat face that is ready for the finishing room.

Technical Specifications:

  • Botanical Name: Brosimum rubescens

  • Common Names: Satine, Bloodwood, Muirapiranga

  • Grain Pattern: Ribbon Striped (Quarter Sliced / Pinstripe)

  • Color Profile: Vivid Crimson to Deep Strawberry Red

  • Substrate Options: MDF, Particle Board, Plywood Core