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What is the difference between spalted maple and ambrosia maple?
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The main difference between spalted maple and ambrosia maple owes to their origins. Spalting is seen on partially decayed wood — it is a fungal discoloration and leads to the formation of thick black lines. Ambrosia maple, on the other hand, is formed because of the activities of wood-boring beetles that bring with them ambrosia fungi that stains the wood. It gives ambrosia maple a striped appearance. Shop a collection of ambrosia and spalted maple furniture on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Bleached Ambrosia Maple Chair / Dining Chair / Corner Chair
By Chris Miano
Located in Edgewater, NJ
Designed and constructed from solid ambrosia Maple, this occasional chair features a simplistic construction built to last.
Shown in a bleached white satin finish.
Category
2010s North American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Wood, Maple
Bespoke Coffee Table, Oxidized Ambrosia Maple & Blackened Bronze Resin, Art Deco
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The luxurious Gotham coffee table features a two-tiered tabletop and an elegantly curved architectural bronze base. The top layer is handcrafted oxidized ambrosia maple bookmatched p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Havana Bench Blanco, Bleached Ambrosia Maple, Modern Design, New - In Stock
Located in New Canaan, CT
The Havana bench blanco is my latest variation of this design. The bleached ambrosia maple lends a rich, subtle visual depth, while emphasizing the bold form and structure.
Every el...
Category
2010s Modern Benches
Materials
Maple
Elevate Customs Ambrosia Tables / Solid Curly Maple Wood in - USA
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Supported by two rectangular open pedestals as the base, this handcrafted skeeball game is modern and minimalistic with its combination of simple, geometric forms. Viewed from the fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Game Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
Organic Modern "Aligné" Slatted Bench in Solid Ambrosia Maple by Mark Leblanc
By George Nakashima, George Nelson, Wendell Castle
Located in Deland, FL
Combining natural materials with classic clean lines, rounded shapes, and smooth surfaces this entryway bench is the very definition of 'Organic Modern'. Hand-crafted from solid Ambr...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Materials
Maple
Custom Made Raw Edge Ambrosia Maple Console Sofa Table with Hairpin Legs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A custom made raw edge ambrosia maple console sofa table with hairpin legs. This is a lovely console table made with a very rich ambrosia maple wood. This hand made console table als...
Category
Late 20th Century Console Tables
Materials
Maple
