Fumed Figured Etimoe presents one of the most visually compelling veneer faces in our architectural collection. The face grain reveals dramatic, sweeping ribbon-stripe figure characteristic of Etimoe — a West African hardwood prized for its bold interlocked grain structure. The fuming process has deepened the natural tones into a complex palette of cool grays, warm taupes, and soft blue-violet undertones, with lighter champagne and wheat-colored highlights tracing the raised grain ridges. The re
Rosebud Veneer offers Fumed Figured Etimoe FAQ in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Contact us for details.
Uses: For the client wants "Old Money" luxury—dark, moody, and expensive, but not "loud."
Sources: West Africa
Category: fumed
Meta Title: Fumed Figured Etimoe Wood Veneer | Rosebud Veneer
Sheet Size: Call for Pricing and Availability
Other Names: Fumed Figured Etimoe
Workability: Moderately difficult to work due to interlocked grain. The fuming process does not affect workability. Requires sharp tools to avoid tearout on figured areas. Takes finish exceptionally well — the smoky depth becomes dramatic under lacquer or oil.
Availability: Limited — Etimoe sourced from West Africa, fuming adds processing time. Special order for most suppliers.
Grain Texture: Etimoe often has a very tight, consistent "mottle" or "block" figure. Etimoe figure looks like rippled velvet or expensive fabric.
Characteristics: Etimoe is naturally a brownish-grey wood, but when fumed, it turns into a deep, smoky "espresso" with an incredible depth.
Scientific Name: Copaifera salikounda (fumed)
Price Description: Premium pricing — fuming process and figured log selection both add cost above standard Etimoe.