Rubberwood is the English term for the wood of the rubber tree. However, this rubber tree has nothing in common with our ornamental plant, but is the tree that is cultivated in Asia for the production of rubber. Latex (the most well-known product made from it is rubber) is tapped as sap from the bark of the rubber tree; the wood of the rubber tree has only been commercially used for a few decades.
When old rubber trees no longer produce enough latex, they are felled and the wood is marketed as rubberwood. It achieves a hardness significantly higher than that of oak wood and, due to this robustness, is very suitable for construction and furniture production. The wood is yellowish-white in color, very uniform in structure, resistant to moisture, and can be easily stained.
Rubberwood furniture is often used in spacious living room sets. Due to the hardness of rubberwood, even large tables can have a relatively thin tabletop, making them appear light, not bulky and rustic. Thanks to the uniformity of its structure and especially with an organically curved live edge, rubberwood furniture is something very special and conveys a 'noble' ambiance.
Rubberwood furniture is easy to care for and durable. The best way to clean rubberwood furniture is with a damp cotton cloth; this is sufficient in most cases.
In interior design, rubberwood furniture can be easily combined with light furniture or pieces with lively grain, depending on taste and personal style. A stronger light-dark contrast also works very well, consciously combining different colors, for example, in a seating group to form a unified whole.
Please note that this information is only general information about the wood type.
