A term describing consistent ripple figure running across the grain. Fiddleback is not commonly found but occasionally occurs in Mahogany, English Sycamore, and Anegre. The term fiddleback comes from the veneer's popularity in making violin backs.
Describes wood, usually maple or mahogany but can be any wood, with Curl or Tiger grain material with fine grain used in the manufacture of violins, hence the name.
This is a decorative wood figure caused by wavy grain. Fiddleback wood is prized for this distinctive characteristic.
A wavy-grained wood pattern.
Descriptive of a particular grain of mahogany veneer which resembles the back of a violin.
A grain characteristic that has a rippled appearance. (Maple, Mahogany and Sycamore). veneers used on violins.
A backsplat in the shape of a violin or fiddle seen on Queen Anne chairs.
Pattern in veneer produced when slicing through a wavy grain in the solid timber. The name comes from the patterned veneer found on the backs of violins.
Queen Anne style (18th Century) chair with a back resembling a violin. It also has the delicately grained veneer as found on the back of a violin.
Figure in timber or veneer produced by small, regular undulations in the grain.
This figure is somewhat similar in growth and effect to the curly type and is often referred to as “Curly”. However, “Fiddleback” refers only to a small roll appearance (example) The name is derived from the fact that, historically, this figure in Maple has been highly prized for making fine violins (fiddles). Not common, but occurs occasionally in Maple, Khaya, Makore, Douka, Black Bean, Koa, English Sycamore.
A decorative wood figure caused by wavy grain. Fiddleback veneer is prized for it's character and often used for musical instruments.
Chair back whose splat looks like a violin.
Ripple. An undulating appearance of a smooth surface. Fine wavy grain common to sycamore, mahogany and maple, but occurs sometimes in other woods.
A term used to describe wood with a fine figure and wavy grain pattern. The term is derived from wood that is often selected for the backs of violins.
A chair with a center splat shaped like a fiddle.