Although almost any type of wood can be used to make furniture, certain woods have long been prized for their beauty, durability, and workability. Before 1900, the most prevalent woods used in furniture were walnut, oak, mahogany, rosewood, fruitwoods, and rare wood veneers and inlays. Maple, oak, walnut, birch, and cherry, as well as pine, were used to make American Colonial furniture, depending on local availability.