Beech is a reddish brown hardwood with straight, fine close grain, and has a very even uniform appearance. 

Janka Hardness: 1300

Color:  Beech offers a medium range of color variability. In the drying process, Beech which is steamed yields a pink/orangey tan color.

Color Change:  Beech undergoes a medium degree of color change with a slight muting of the orangey tan colors and an ambering in color over time.

Grain: It has a fine, tight grain and large medullar rays, similar in appearance to maple or birch woods.

Finishing: Finishes well with stains or transparent finishes.

Characteristics:  Beech is widely used in furniture where its light orangey tan color along with its fine graining and small rays offer a distinct contemporary look.