Every Provenance work begins with the material. We select timber for its origin, age, stability, grain, figure, colour and the way it will live with the finished form.
These are not anonymous surfaces. Each species carries a different visual language, a different history and a different presence at the table. Explore the woods we currently work with below.
The timber library
Seven materials. Seven distinct expressions.
Tap or scroll through each swatch to see the character behind the work.
River Red Gum
Material 01
River Red Gum
The signature Provenance timber: warm, expressive and unmistakably Australian.
- Colour palette
- deep russet, burgundy and warm red-brown
- Heritage
- A defining river-country hardwood of southeastern Australia, River Red Gum is closely associated with the Murray-Darling waterways and the old floodplain forests that shaped so much of the Australian interior.
- Known for
- Known for its rich colour, dramatic grain movement and naturally distinctive figure. It carries visual warmth and presence without needing ornament.
- Strength
- Dense, stable and dependable, with the substance expected of a premium serving or presentation board when properly selected and finished.
- Natural detail
- Expect flowing grain, mineral variation, small natural marks and colour that deepens from warm russet into red-brown and burgundy.
Jarrah
Material 02
Jarrah
Dark, composed and quietly dramatic - the timber for a more nocturnal Provenance piece.
- Colour palette
- dark wine red, aubergine and chocolate brown
- Heritage
- Jarrah is one of Western Australia's most recognisable hardwoods, long associated with the jarrah forests of the southwest and with enduring Australian furniture and architectural work.
- Known for
- Known for depth, density and a naturally luxurious dark red palette. It has an unmistakable gravitas that reads beautifully against pale stone, linen and metal.
- Strength
- Exceptionally hard and wear-resistant, giving it the weight and resilience suited to heirloom pieces.
- Natural detail
- Its grain can be straight or richly interlocked, with darkening around natural figure and a finish that brings out a deep, almost wine-like glow.
Blackbutt
Material 03
Blackbutt
Light, contemporary and precise - a calm counterpoint to the darker woods in the collection.
- Colour palette
- pale straw, honey, cream and soft olive-brown
- Heritage
- Blackbutt is an eastern Australian eucalypt found through coastal and hinterland forests from southern Queensland into New South Wales and Victoria.
- Known for
- Known for its clean, bright appearance and reliable structural character. It gives a room a lighter, more architectural timber note.
- Strength
- A strong, hard Australian hardwood with good durability and a confident, purposeful feel in the hand.
- Natural detail
- Generally even in texture, with fine grain and gentle tonal shifts that allow the timber's natural surface to do the work.
American Oak
Material 04
American Oak
Classic and confident, with a warm international language that sits naturally alongside Australian hardwood.
- Colour palette
- warm biscuit, honey, wheat and toasted caramel
- Heritage
- American Oak is associated with the broadleaf forests of eastern North America and a long tradition of fine furniture, cabinetry and barrel-making.
- Known for
- Known for pronounced cathedral grain, open texture and an immediately familiar oak character.
- Strength
- Hard, durable and proven across generations of furniture-making, with a reassuring sense of substance.
- Natural detail
- Its open pores and strong grain lines create a tactile, legible surface that catches oil and light beautifully.
Tasmanian Oak
Material 05
Tasmanian Oak
Soft, restrained and light-filled - the material for a more delicate, contemporary composition.
- Colour palette
- pale sand, ivory, honey and soft pink-beige
- Heritage
- Tasmanian Oak is the trade name used for a group of Tasmanian and Victorian mountain-forest eucalypts, including Alpine Ash, Mountain Ash and Messmate.
- Known for
- Known for its pale, elegant appearance, fine texture and versatility in considered interiors and furniture.
- Strength
- A reliable hardwood with a balanced feel: strong enough for daily use, refined enough for a quiet gallery-like presentation.
- Natural detail
- The grain is usually fine and flowing, with subtle variation that rewards close viewing rather than demanding attention.
Red Box
Material 06
Red Box
Warm, approachable and quietly distinctive - the timber behind The Spring.
- Colour palette
- warm honey, amber, caramel and red-brown
- Heritage
- Red Box is an Australian eucalypt of the dry woodland country, recognised for its compact form, distinctive rough bark and nectar-rich flowering.
- Known for
- Known for warmth, character and a more intimate grain language than the grander river timbers.
- Strength
- A dense Australian hardwood with a satisfying weight and the resilience expected of a board made to be lived with.
- Natural detail
- Colour can move from honey and amber into reddish brown, with fine figure and small natural variations that make each piece feel personal.
Victorian Ash
Material 07
Victorian Ash
Quietly modern, calm and architectural - a beautiful choice when the silhouette should speak first.
- Colour palette
- pale straw, cream, silver-beige and soft honey
- Heritage
- Victorian Ash comes from the mountain forests of Victoria and Tasmania and has a long history in Australian architecture, furniture and interior detailing.
- Known for
- Known for a clean pale palette, long grain and an understated elegance that lets form and proportion lead.
- Strength
- A capable, stable hardwood with a light visual weight and a refined surface response.
- Natural detail
- The grain is generally straight and fine, with gentle tonal transitions and a smooth, even visual rhythm.
