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Sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo), is an erect deciduous tree, native to India, Pakistan and Nepal. It is also called Sissoo, Sisu and Indian Rosewood. It is primarily found growing along river banks below 900m elevation, but can range naturally up to 1,300m. The temperature in its native range averages 10 – 40°C, but varies from just below freezing to nearly 50°C. It can...

Sheesham wood Platform beds are all the rage these days. These are sleek, stylish and very modern and are gaining a lot of popularity in Indian bedroom designs. Platform beds give a neat look to the bedroom decor as they have simple and clean lines without much ornamentation. Furniture dealers will have many models, colours and designs when it comes to platform...

With the advent of newer options everyday, furniture buying has turned into a real chore. It has become really difficult to pick the best from the good enough. There is metal, glass and the good old wood. Even the types of wood, the qualities and strengths of each, the durability and moisture content can leave anyone terribly confused. In this situation, it...

Sheesham is one of the most useful timber sources in India. Its main use is for furniture making - Sheesham furniture is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. Sheesham lends itself perfectly to the cabinet making industry as it seasons well and does not warp or split. It is extremely durable and is one of the timbers least susceptible to dry-wood termites....

Sheesham furniture is crafted from native Indian hardwood and must be the most beautiful wood in the world. The wood grain is a subtle profusion of rich colours from mid to dark browns through Chestnuts to Sable. Furniture crafted from Indian Sheesham wood has become a popular choice for many households around the world. Its unique and stylish appearance lends itself well...

There are several things to consider, the most important of them being, Is plywood as strong as solid wood, and is spending money on solid wood furniture really worth the cost? We will come to that, but first of all, here's a quick introduction of the two materials, so as to get on a common footing. Plywood is an engineered wood product....