Peroba Rosa

Peroba rosa (Aspidosperma polyneuron) is a South American hardwood from Brazil and Argentina with a distinctive pink to rose-red colour, often with yellow or orange tones and fine, varied grain patterns. It has a fine texture, moderate hardness, and has historically been a prized furniture and cabinetry wood in South America. The colour gives the species its name — peroba rosa means pink peroba.

Peroba rosa is used for fine furniture, cabinetry, decorative panelling, musical instruments, and turning applications where its distinctive pink-to-rose colour and fine texture are the design features. It has historical use in Brazilian fine furniture making and was a common church and public building wood in South America before its supply became restricted.

Peroba rosa is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to significant habitat loss and overexploitation across its South American range. Commercially available peroba rosa should be sourced from certified suppliers with chain-of-custody documentation. Contact Windsor Plywood for current information on the availability and sourcing of peroba rosa.

Peroba rosa takes oil and varnish finishes well, producing attractive results that enhance the pink-rose colour. The colour deepens and warms under clear oil finishes. UV-inhibiting topcoats help preserve the distinctive colour tone. Like many tropical hardwoods, the natural oils may require a mineral spirits wipe before applying film finishes for best adhesion.

Windsor Plywood carries peroba rosa as a specialty exotic hardwood subject to current availability and sustainable sourcing requirements. Contact your local Windsor Plywood branch to confirm whether peroba rosa is currently available and in the dimensions required for your project.