A walnut blank is reshaped into a polished piece with rich grain and an unexpected design.

After months of waiting Motorola is finally ready to start mass producing smartphones made of wood. Yes, the Moto X is available today with an option for a Bamboo back, but now Walnut, Ebony, and Teak ...

Greige had a good run. But design is officially entering another dark-wood era, with new richly grained pieces in walnut, ash, and oak. These don’t fade into the background; they anchor a room, adding ...