The beech (Fagus sylvatica) is one of the most important native hardwoods and is used in many ways, especially in furniture and interior design.

BuchenholzBeech wood is heavy, hard, very tough and very stable.
It has different colors. It is well recognized by the many small mirrors on the wood surface.
Beech "works" more than other woods and it shrinks pretty strong.

Beeches belong to the heart wood trees. Sapwood and heartwood is reddish brown equally pale yellowish to reddish-white steamed. The wood is fine-pored and has a uniform structure, it is usually not recognizable grain.
O ld trees have under certain circumstances a reddish brown color, which is called "red heart".

The surface can be worked easily edited and polish.