Maple trees grow straight this makes Maple lumber and excellent choice for creating solid wood furniture. It is a hardwood. To most woodworkers Maple is a secondary wood which makes it an excellent choice for use inside furniture for items like drawers or shelves.

Maple grows abundantly throughout the United States its grain structure is typically uncommonly straight, and it is a stable wood that is not prone to warping and twisting. Being a hardwood is a better choice for furniture than lumber from the fir family.