View the Carlton McLendon Rare Woods and Veneers Specimen Database of Exotic Rare Hardwoods, Veneers and Tonewoods

Hardwoods - Rare Woods & Veneers
View over 1500 Rare Hardwoods Specimens online from Carlton McLendon Rare Woods and Veneers!
Veneers - Rare Woods & Veneers
View our large variety of Veneer Specimens online from Carlton McLendon Rare Woods and Veneers!
  • How do I place an order?

    Orders are placed by visiting our retail store location in midtown Atlanta or by telephone, (404) 876-1144. Shipments usually go out the same day and are sent via UPS, Fed Ex or USPS Priority Mail. Larger orders are shipped by Common Carrier.

  • Do you stock this specimen?

    Please contact us to check on inventory levels and availability.

  • What types of payments are accepted?

    We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Personal Checks and Cash.

  • Who is Carlton McLendon?

    Carlton McLendon is well known around the world as the founding father of the Victorian reproduction furniture industry. Even though he sold his operation in 1970 to retire, you can still see his furniture actively sought after in the antiques markets today. 


    After a short while he realized he didn't like being retired and decided to share his knowledge of wood. He naturally had active resources and made them available to the local craftsman and do-it-yourselfers. In 1976 Carlton decided to go full blast into the retail environment with the purchase of a historic building in midtown Atlanta. Only a few years later he bought the building next door to expand further. We have grown with Atlanta and are proud and prospering in the same buildings for 45 years later.

  • Can you ID this wood specimen?

    The US Forest Products Lab Center for Wood Anatomy Research can ID wood for anyone. They may be reached here.

ABOUT US

Rare Hardwood, Veneer & Custom Order Specialty Plywood
Carlton McLendon, Inc. (Rare Woods and Veneers) sells beautiful, exotic rare woods from all over the world to you! Whether you are producing unique knife handles, restoring antiques, turning burls on the lathe or building furniture we can help. We have been selling fine wood and veneer continuously, in the same location, since 1976. We were the first company of it’s type to sell high quality rare wood in the southeast and have a reputation for quality, dependability and superior customer service. We sell only hardwoods, veneers and tonewoods, and we have them in almost any form possible. We do not deal with tools or hardware; therefore we can focus on what we know the most at the best price for you.
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