Oak and Ash Wood Comparisons

PineSolutions has categorized some ash ranges under oak furniture. There has been some debate recently about the similarities between the two types of wood. We have put together a detailed explanation for you.

Ash has been used for many years in furniture production. Both oak and ash are extremely dense but ash tends to have a tighter grain and has less knots. As timber dries knots tend to lead to splits resulting in surface deformation and in extreme cases the knot falls out leaving a hole. This is far less prevalent with ash which dries more uniformly and has a more pleasing pippy look to the grain with less variation in colour and strength. One of the main reasons that Oak has been associated with strength and quality is that for years it was the most prolific indigenous hardwood and easiest to obtain a high usable yield. In fact the British Empire was said to have been built on the strength of our Oak. However this was generally more to do with its ample supply rather than it being the most suitable timber. The fact is that today Oak is in short supply and therefore considerably more expensive.

Ash is now grown commercially throughout the world which means that due to its availability it is not an expensive wood. Therefore, we now have a fantastically versatile and durable hardwood available, allowing furniture to be crafted to a very high standard from a traditional hardwood at extremely affordable prices.

Welcome to PineSolutions UK extensive collection of oak furniture ranges. All of our oak furniture is made to the highest of standards. There are a variety of styles in our ranges from traditional oak furniture to contemporary and modern oak, offering furniture suitable for every room including oak bedroom furniture, sideboards, oak dining sets, coffee tables, TV units and bookcases. For UK delivery information on any of our oak furniture online ranges please refer to the Delivery page.

Click here to view all our Oak and Ash ranges.

These are the ranges that we categorise under Oak furniture which are ash;
Oakleigh
Milan
Hampshire

Furniture available for every room and function from ash bedroom furniture to solid ash cabinets, wardrobes and chests. Buy online with UK delivery.

For more information about the following subjects follow the links; oak wood, or American Light Oak. Alternatively you can shop by wood too. See here for more furniture care advice, and our furniture buying guide. You can read about comparing oak and pine furniture on this page.