Likely birch or maple veneer; the photo alone cannot distinguish them reliably.
Likely Betula spp. (birch) or Acer spp. (maple). · Hardwood; possibly veneer over a different wood or engineered core.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood; possibly veneer over a different wood or engineered core.
- Origin
- Birches and maples are widespread across temperate North America, Europe, and Asia; exact origin is indeterminable.
- Hardness
- Birch: about 1,260 lbf (Hard); sugar maple: about 1,450 lbf (Hard).
- Durability
- Slightly durable; untreated wood has limited resistance to decay and insects.
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Grain Pattern
Mostly fine, diffuse, straight-to-wavy grain; no distinctive figure is evident. The broad surface may be veneer, so cut orientation is unclear.
Color & Appearance
Pale tan to light brown with darker areas from finish, paint residue, or aging; the exposed surface appears matte. Light woods may amber with age and finish.
Hardness (Janka)
Birch: about 1,260 lbf (Hard); sugar maple: about 1,450 lbf (Hard).
Durability & Decay Resistance
Slightly durable; untreated wood has limited resistance to decay and insects.
Value & Age
Common cabinet-grade stock is roughly $3–$10 per board foot; antique value depends on the cabinet, not wood alone.
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- Wood Age Estimate
- Cannot estimate from the image; the cabinet’s age and surface patina do not reveal the wood’s age.
Common Uses
Cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, plywood, and veneer.
Geographic Origin
Birches and maples are widespread across temperate North America, Europe, and Asia; exact origin is indeterminable.
Workability
Both machine and hand-work well; use sharp tools, sand evenly, and test glue or finish on a hidden area.
Finish Recommendations
Remove paint gently, avoid sanding through veneer, then test stain; clear lacquer or polyurethane suits the pale wood.
Notable Features
The visible surface may be veneer; paint stripping and sanding could expose a different grain or substrate.
Notes
An old curio cabinet I am taking the green paint off of