Alder is the common name of a genus of flowering plants, belonging to the birch family.  Alder lumber is an important fast growing renewable resource used in a wide range of applications including furniture, cabinets, panel systems and special products. Alder has a fine close-grained structure and is easily stained and finished. Part of the popularity of Alder lumber is due to the unusually wide range of grades that are available.

Alder is popular as a material for electric guitars used by many guitar makers such as Fender and Jackson. Alder provides a brighter tone than other woods and as alder is not a particularly dense wood it provides a resonant, well-rounded tone with excellent sustain. Alder is also occasionally used to make harps, although this is a rarity.

Most of our furniture can be made in this exotic wood species.  Please call or email us regarding your furniture made in ADLER.  There is a substantial up charge for this and other exotic wood species.  Please be sure to contact us regarding availability and demand of each wood.