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Pearwood, Swiss, Flat Cut, Plain Description: This European fruitwood has a rosy cream to light pink color with a somewhat distinct leafy grain and subtle mottle figure. The flat cut veneer displays the characteristic cathedral or heart pattern in the grain. Applications: Swiss Pearwood is used in marquetry and furniture as well as for mechanical drawing instruments and fine rulers. It is popular architecturally for panels, doors, and accent installations for a subtle, soft background grain with mottling. Alternatives: Cherry, Maple, Sycamore, Figured Maple, Figured Anegre, Mediterranean Plum Other Names: Pear Tree, European Pearwood Source: Switzerland