Three Wood Grains for Spring 2022 Plaque Commissions 🪵

Beech, walnut, and Thai redwood photograph completely differently. The grain you specify in March locks the visual personality of every plaque you ship through the spring ceremony season.

Beech for Tech and Education

European beech is pale, tight-grained, and reads contemporary. Perfect for tech-company milestone plaques and academic recognition where the metal nameplate should be the hero. About 15% cheaper than walnut at the same dimensions, and the lighter color makes brass and silver-tone nameplates pop harder than they do against dark wood.

Walnut for Heritage and Tenure

American walnut is darker with sweeping figure that reads heritage and gravitas. Ideal for retirement awards, board appointments, and 5+ year tenure recognition. The complex grain photographs differently from every angle — recipients notice the visual depth, even if they cannot articulate why the plaque looks better than the cheaper ones they have received.