Deep and refined
American Walnut
Walnut is the darker, richer choice. It works especially well with black keyboards, darker monitors, and more premium-looking desk setups.
Best for: darker, moodier desksWood Guide
Choosing between walnut, oak, cherry, and maple.
The right species changes more than colour. It affects mood, contrast, grain character, and how the wrist rest sits visually on the desk.
Wood Comparison
Each species brings a different desk feel.
Classic and versatile
European Oak
Oak has a warm golden tone and visible character. It feels traditional, bright, and easy to place in a wide range of home and work setups.
Best for: balanced, everyday setupsWarm and evolving
Cherry
Cherry starts with a warm red tone and develops a deeper patina over time. It can feel softer and more characterful than lighter species.
Best for: warmer, more character-led desksClean and bright
Maple
Maple is the palest option and suits clean, bright desk setups. It is a good fit if you want the wrist rest to feel light rather than heavy.
Best for: brighter, lighter desksA Practical Note
Real timber means natural variation.
Please note, as each piece is made from real timber, grain patterns and colour variation will differ from the pictures shown. That variation is part of what makes each wrist rest individual.
Pairing Advice
Think about the whole desk, not just the keyboard.
When choosing a species, think about the keyboard case, desk surface, monitor stand, and lamp tones together. The wrist rest should feel like part of the whole setup rather than a separate accessory.
Ready To Choose?
Pick the species that fits your desk best.
Once you know which tone suits your setup, the builder makes it easy to choose the final size and finish.