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Solid Catalpa (Qiu Mu) Furniture
Catalpa — Qiu Mu in Mandarin — is a traditional Chinese furniture timber prized for its straight grain, warm honey colour and resistance to insects. It has been used for imperial Chinese cabinetmaking for centuries.
About Catalpa (Qiu Mu)
- Botanical name: Catalpa bungei
- Origin: China (traditional Chinese furniture-making timber)
- Grain & colour: Warm honey-brown, straight grain.
- Janka hardness: Moderately hard.
- Best for: Traditional Chinese-inspired furniture, cabinets.
- Price tier: Mid-tier
Timber Care & Craftsmanship
Solid hardwood ages beautifully when it is looked after correctly. Dust weekly with a soft dry cloth, wipe spills immediately, and keep pieces away from direct sunlight and heating vents. Every 6–12 months, re-oil or wax the surface with a food-safe hardwood finish to preserve the natural grain and lift the colour. Avoid ammonia and silicone-based sprays — they build up and dull the timber over time.
Each Oakwalnut piece is kiln-dried below 12% moisture, machine-jointed and hand-finished. We source from FSC-certified plantations in North America, Europe and South-East Asia. Because timber is a living material, minor grain, knot and colour variation is part of what makes every piece one of a kind.
Delivery, Showrooms & White-Glove Setup
We ship Australia-wide from our Silverwater (Sydney), Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses. Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane metro receive free delivery on orders over $600; $50 flat rate under $600. Adelaide, Perth, Hobart and Darwin ship via Direct Freight Express with a live rate quoted at checkout — most orders arrive within 5–10 business days.
Prefer to see the timber first? Visit our showrooms at Silverwater NSW, Melbourne VIC, or Brisbane QLD seven days a week (Sydney closed Saturdays for pickup). Room placement, packaging removal and upstairs carries can be arranged as a paid extra, quoted on the day based on access and stairs.
Ready to Furnish Your Home?
Every Oakwalnut piece is backed by a 10-year structural warranty and a 30-day change-of-mind return window (return freight and a 20% restocking fee apply). If you would like fabric or timber samples posted before you buy, or you have a custom sizing enquiry, our team replies within one business day. Contact us here or email info@oakwalnut.com.au — we’re happy to help you plan the room.