Beech (wood)

Esquema

Getty AAT: Materials (matter)

Jerarquía

<materials by origin> > biological material > plant material > <wood and wood products> > wood (plant material) > <wood by composition or origin> > hardwood

Descripción

Pale reddish-brown, close-grain wood from any of several trees of the genus Fagus; it is hard and heavy, bends well, is durable under water, and gives a smooth shiny finish. Beech wood is commonly used for flooring, cabinetry, furniture (especially bentwood chairs), veneer, plywood, tool handles, and turnery. It was used in panel paintings in western Europe.

Subcategorías

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300011948

Otros términos

  • beukenhout [nl]
  • hêtre (bois) [fr]
  • faggio (legno) [it]
  • faia (madeira) [pt]
  • haya (madera) [es]
  • bok (wood) [sv]
  • beechwood (wood) [en]
  • beech-wood (wood) [en]