Furniture Materials & Finishes
WOOD MATERIALS
The best builds start with quality materials.
Hardwood Species
We choose to utilize hardwood as the foundation of most project because of its long-term durability and unique visual characteristics. No matter what style furniture you enjoy, there is a hardwood species to fit the bill.
Additional species available for custom projects. All samples shown unfinished.
Antique oak
Antique Oak offers the character and warmth of aged oak, with natural variation, pronounced grain, and a time-worn appearance. It brings a distinctive, classic look to custom furniture.
Ash
Ash is a strong, durable hardwood with a light natural color and prominent grain pattern. Its clean appearance and versatility make it a popular choice for both contemporary and traditional furniture.
Cherry
Cherry is a warm, refined hardwood known for its smooth grain and rich reddish-brown tones. Over time, its color naturally deepens, giving furniture added warmth and character.
Hickory
Hickory is an exceptionally strong hardwood with dramatic grain variation and natural color contrast. Its distinctive appearance makes it well suited for furniture where durability and character are important.
Iroko
Iroko is a durable hardwood with warm golden-brown tones and an attractive, naturally varied grain. Its strength and stability make it a practical choice for demanding furniture applications.
Mahogany
Mahogany is a warm, durable hardwood with rich reddish-brown tones and a smooth, consistent grain. Its refined appearance makes it a strong choice for custom furniture and statement pieces.
Maple
Maple is a dense, durable hardwood with a light, clean appearance and subtle grain. Its neutral color makes it particularly versatile for modern furniture and a wide range of custom finishes.
Red oak
Red Oak is a strong hardwood with a pronounced grain and warm, reddish undertones. Its durability and traditional appearance make it a reliable choice for a wide variety of furniture applications.
Sapele
Sapele is a durable hardwood with a rich reddish-brown color and interlocking grain. Its refined appearance and natural depth make it a strong choice for elevated commercial and residential furniture.
Spalted pecan
Spalted Pecan features the distinctive color variation and dark natural markings created by spalting, giving each piece a one-of-a-kind appearance. Its unique character makes it an excellent choice for custom furniture and feature pieces.
Walnut
Walnut is prized for its deep brown color, distinctive grain, and naturally sophisticated appearance. It provides a rich, refined look that works particularly well in statement furniture and custom pieces.
White oak
White Oak is a strong, durable hardwood with a prominent grain and naturally warm, neutral tones. Its versatility makes it one of the most popular choices for contemporary commercial and residential furniture.
Open-grain Red oak with a metallic coated finish for 60 Vines
Products for any project
Some projects call for something more than solid wood. That’s where our wide selection of sheet goods and veneers comes in.
From plywood pieces, complex MDF structures, and stunning veneers SouthLoft can deliver any furniture you can dream up.
WOOD FINISHES
It’s about more than how your piece looks, its about how long it lasts.
Best-in-class coating systems
We use the best coating systems in order to create a piece that not only looks amazing, but will stand up to the wear-and-tear of daily use.
We are able to accomplish this with our 2K acrylic polyurethane finishes. Regardless of the finish you need, we can deliver it.
Coating Finishes
View our standardized selection of finishes. These finishes can transform hardwood materials to fit any aesthetic. If you don’t see a finish you love, we will make you a completely custom finish.
Learn about the custom finish process
Applied on White oak
Natural
Graystone
Ebony
Chocolate
Applied on Walnut
Natural
Graystone
Ebony
