Chechen CHE04 — 1230x145x20mm

Chechen / Caribbean Rosewood (Metopium brownei)

Chechen — also known as Caribbean Rosewood — is one of the most visually dramatic hardwoods available, prized for its extraordinary range of colour and figure. A single board can display rich reds, deep browns, creamy whites and near-blacks, often with striking contrasting grain patterns that make every piece completely unique. Native to the Caribbean and Central America, it is a dense, hard and very durable timber that works beautifully and finishes to a superb lustre.

It takes a superb natural finish under oil, wax or lacquer, and its density gives it excellent stability and longevity in use. A genuinely spectacular timber that never fails to draw attention.

Species Details

• Species: Metopium brownei
• Common Name: Chechen / Caribbean Rosewood
• Origin: Caribbean and Central America
• Colour: Rich reds, deep browns, creamy whites and near-blacks — often with dramatic contrasting figure
• Janka Hardness: ~2,250 lbf (~10,010 N)
• Density: ~900 kg/m³
• Durability: Very durable
• Workability: Good with sharp tools; finishes to a superb lustre.

This Piece

• SKU: CHE04
• Dimensions: 1230 x 145 x 20mm
• Weight: 4.8kg
• Finish: Planed faces, square edge
• Note: This piece has a split — please review the photos carefully before purchasing. This is reflected in the price and can typically be stabilised, filled or worked around depending on your project.
• Photos: Images show the actual piece you will receive

Ideal for furniture, decorative joinery, inlay work or any project where a bold, dramatically figured hardwood is called for.