Natural Walnut Medium Mahogany on Walnut Dark Mahogany on Walnut

Clear Walnut Medium Walnut Dark Walnut

Wood

FinishesPrice Group: Wood 1

Premium Wood

FinishesPrice Group: Wood 2

Clear Cherry (Aged) Medium Cherry

Figured Anegre 3832* Figured Makore 3842*

Ribbon Sapele 3052* Dark Thin Line Bamboo 3032*

Ash 3042* Clear Maple* Blonde on Maple

Clear Cherry on Cherry Veneer, Flat Cut Desert Oak on Oak Veneer, Rift Cut

* To ensure an understanding of the color ranges and characteristic variations of natural veneer, a sign-off sheet is required prior to orders being accepted for this clear-coat finish. The sign-off sheet is available through Steelcase Marketing Resources. Form number 05-0001370 for Clear Maple form number 09-0000756 for Ash 3042

Hard Surfaces

Clear Walnut on Walnut Veneer, Quarter Cut

Flat CutVeneer is cut parallel to the flat side of the cant at a tangent to the growth rings of the tree. This produces a cathedral or oval pattern. On average, there is a 6”-8” wide leaf width. On an 18” wide surface, there will likely be three leaves showing a repeated pattern.

Rift CutThis cut is used specifically for oak. Cutting lines are an arc approximately perpendicular to the growth rings. This produces a comb-like straight grain or ribbon pattern. On average, leaves are 2 1/2” to 4” wide.

Quarter CutVeneer is cut from quarter sections of the log, produced by cutting each cant in half. Cutting lines are at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the growth rings at the center of the quarter. This produces a straight grain or ribbon pattern. On average, leaves are 2 1/2” to 4” wide.

FinishesPrice Group: Wood 3

Desert Oak Espresso Oak

Veneer Lay-Up Techniques on Exterior Surfaces:Leaves of veneer are usually arranged in the same order they were sliced. The veneer is trimmed, laid out and glued together to make faces. The veneer can be laid-up in a variety of ways that produce different patterns. Some of these techniques are:

Slip ReverseSuccessive veneer leaves in a flitch are slip matched with every other leaf rotating 180 degrees. The characteristic marks in the veneer are alternated with each leaf, which balances out the surface.

Pleasing MatchNonsuccessive veneer leaves from multiple flitches are arranged in a non-sequential pattern designed to eliminate repetition of veneer characteristics. This lay-up, used for panel skins, creates an architectural aesthetic.

* To ensure an understanding of the color ranges and characteristic variations of natural veneer, a sign-off sheet is required prior to orders being accepted for this clear-coat finish. The sign-off sheet is available through Steelcase Marketing Resources. Please use form number 09-0000755 for 3032, form number 09-0000757 for 3052, form number 09-0000758 for 3832, and form number 09-0000759 for 3842.

Slip MatchingSuccessive veneer leaves in a flitch are “slipped” alongside one another without being turned over. The result is a series of grain pattern repeats. In quarter-cut veneer, one side of a leaf may be darker than the veneer on the other side, resulting in a striped look.

Graphite Walnut

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Wood

Finishes Price Group: Wood 1

Finish Levels KeyOP Open pore finishFF Full fill finish

Maple

Natural Veneer, Flat Cut

3522 OP Clear Maple*

3524 FF Clear Maple*

3592 OP Blonde on Maple

3544 FF Blonde on Maple

Natural Veneer, Quarter Cut

3222 OP Clear Maple*

3224 FF Clear Maple*

3292 OP Blonde on Maple

3294 FF Blonde on Maple

Cherry

Natural Veneer, Flat Cut

3402 OP Clear Cherry (Aged)

3404 FF Clear Cherry (Aged)

3422 OP Medium Cherry

3424 FF Medium Cherry

Natural Veneer, Quarter Cut

3042 QC/OP Ash*

Oak

Natural Veneer, Rift Cut

3602 OP Desert Oak

3604 FF Desert Oak

3692 OP Espresso Oak

3694 FF Espresso Oak

Walnut

Natural Veneer, Flat Cut

3062 OP Graphite Walnut

3064 FF Graphite Walnut

3702 OP Clear Walnut

3704 FF Clear Walnut

3712 OP Natural Walnut

3714 FF Natural Walnut

3722 OP Dark Mahogany on Walnut

3724 FF Dark Mahogany on Walnut

3752 OP Medium Walnut

3754 FF Medium Walnut

3762 OP Dark Walnut

3764 FF Dark Walnut

3772 OP Med. Mahogany on Walnut

3774 FF Med. Mahogany on Walnut

Natural Veneer, Quarter Cut

3382 OP Graphite Walnut

3384 FF Graphite Walnut

3302 OP Clear Walnut

3304 FF Clear Walnut

3312 OP Natural Walnut

3314 FF Natural Walnut

3322 OP Dark Mahogany on Walnut

3324 FF Dark Mahogany on Walnut

3352 OP Medium Walnut

3354 FF Medium Walnut

3362 OP Dark Walnut

3364 FF Dark Walnut

3372 OP Med. Mahogany on Walnut

3374 FF Med. Mahogany on Walnut

Printed digital wood images provide a preliminary color reference and should not be used for final color selection because they are only as accurate as modern printing technology permits. For the most accurate color representation, view in cool white and U30 lighting. Avoid viewing in sunlight as finish colors will be misrepresented. Keep all paper and wood samples in a dark, climate-controlled environment.

Because wood is a natural material and each unique piece will have its own variations in color, grain structure, and texture, no wood sample will perfectly match your final product. However, actual samples will provide better insights into color, finish fill levels and gloss. Steelcase wood finishes are offered on natural veneers. Natural veneers are ideal for customers who appreciate the intrinsic beauty of wood and the deep, rich patina that will result over time as the wood ages. Mineral streaks, gum pockets, and pin knots are some of the unique characteristics that are visible in natural veneers.

New wood furniture that is installed next to existing furniture may appear lighter, but will mature over time and the color will eventually “catch up” to the existing furniture.

Finish LevelsTwo wood finish levels are available, offering customers a choice of wood finishes suited to their individual needs.

EnvironmentalSteelcase’s proprietary UV TopcoatTM ultra-violet (UV) water-borne finish process is unique to the industry. The water-borne UV TopcoatTM marks a major milestone in the transition Steelcase Wood began back in 2001 to eliminate solvents from the wood furniture finishing processes. Since 2001, Steelcase Wood reduced the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions by 91% reducing hazardous waste by an estimated 85%. With virtually no VOC emissions and the conservation of 700,000 gallons of water each year, the UV TopcoatTM process protects the environment while providing exceptional durability and clarity.

FSC COC CertificationSteelcase Wood harvesting practices are just one of the steps in achieving Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody (FSC CoC) certification. Chain of Custody is the path taken by raw materials through processing, manufacturing and distribution. From the time the wood arrives at the Steelcase wood plant, through manufacturing and until it’s loaded for delivery, FSC CoC certification assures customers the product is made responsibly and entirely with certified wood. Steelcase Wood’s primary suppliers are FSC certified. In fact, a majority of the Cherry Steelcase Wood uses in manufacturing is FSC certified. Additional FSC and SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) certified woods and certified core are also available.

Cradle to CradleSM CertificationIntroduced in 2005, McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) outlines environmentally intelligent design criteria that must be met to obtain Cradle to CradleSM (C2C) product certification. Taking advantage of this opportunity led Steelcase Wood to offer more Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM products than any other company in any industry.

levelTM CertificationMany Steelcase wood products are levelTM certified to the BIFMA e3 sustainability standard. According to BIFMA, the levelTM conformance mark ensures a comprehensive, independent and impartial assessment of the environmental and social impacts of a product’s manufacture. levelTM makes it easy to identify products that have been evaluated against a consensus-based, multi-attribute sustainability standard.

Open pore finish (OP)

Full fill finish (FF)

Open pore finish: Has a medium gloss level and is smooth to the touch, yet the grain of the wood can be felt. It leaves the natural variations in the texture of the wood grain visible to the eye and distinguishable to the touch.

Full fill finish: Has a medium gloss level and the grain pattern is completely filled, providing a satin-smooth look and feel. Full fill is available on horizontal worksurfaces.

Please refer to finishlibrary.steelcase.com for finish availability by product line.

* To ensure an understanding of the color ranges and characteristic variations of natural veneer, a sign-off sheet is required prior to orders being accepted for this clear-coat finish. The sign-off sheet is available through Steelcase Marketing Resources. Form number 05-0001370 for Clear Maple form number 09-0000756 for Ash 3042.

Hard Surfaces

Wood

PremiumWood Veneer

Premium Wood Veneer Finishes Offering

Natural Veneer, Quarter Cut, Open Pore

3032 QC/OP Dark Thin Line Bamboo*

3052 QC/OP Ribbon Sapele*

Harvested

Africa, Asia & South America

Africa

Price Group: Wood 2

Natural Veneer, Quarter Cut, Open Pore

3832 QC/OP Figured Anegre*

3842 QC/OP Figured Makore*

Harvested

Africa

Africa

Price Group: Wood 3

The Steelcase Wood finish palette includes five premium species: Ash, Bamboo, Sapele, Anegre and Makore. There is a light to dark range within each species. A selection of premium veneers in this collection is available on most Steelcase brand products. Please refer to finishlibrary.steelcase.com for specific product availability.

The collection includes two price groups, Wood Group 2 and Wood Group 3, and is supported as standard veneers to make ordering easy. Please visit Steelcase Marketing Resources for sample information and finishlibrary.steelcase.com for product line availability. All premium veneers are available in open pore only.

Species specific veneers and solids are available on select casegoods and systems products. In some cases, Steelcase wood may substitute oak solids for species specific solids to achieve a better match between the veneer and solid. Since Bamboo is a grass, oak wood solids are used wherever solids are required.

*Because no stain is used in the clear coat process, all natural color, grain variation, figure and character marks of the veneer are featured. In order to guarantee the customer understands the beautiful uniqueness of natural veneer and solids, a sign-off sheet is required prior to orders being accepted for these finishes. Solids, due to the way they are cut, will not be quartered or figured. This is not reflected in this sample. The sign-off sheet is available through Steelcase Marketing Resources.

There may be variation in color, grain pattern, texture and finish between this sample and the actual product. Please refer to an actual wood sample for color and finish.

Steelcase wood plant is FSC Chain of Custody Certified and can supply FSC veneers if requested and available.

12-year wood veneer warranty.

The collection will be available as close to standard lead-times as possible. However, because adequate supplies of veneer and solids must be secured, all orders will be scheduled individually. Lead-times vary based on premium veneer and premium solids availability at the time the order is placed.

There may be variation in color, texture, and finish between these images and the actual product. Before specifying a finish, a sample should be reviewed.

To reorder, contact your local sales office or your dealer.

Ash