Etched and Oxidized Plaque on Rosewood Piano Finish

The etched and oxidized rosewood plaque is a rectangular wall or desk award that pairs a laser-etched gold or silvertone metal plate with a solid rosewood piano-finish wood back. It falls under the Wood Awards, Wood Plaques, and Awards & Recognition categories, so corporate, nonprofit, and institutional programs all use this plaque style. Its rectangle shape and formal wood-and-metal construction set it apart from an acrylic or crystal award.

The etched and oxidized rosewood plaque differs from a standard laser engraved plaque by adding an oxidizing step that darkens only the recessed engraving lines instead of leaving the whole image one flat tone. A plain laser-engraved plate keeps a single silver or gold tone throughout the design, while the oxidized version reads with more depth and contrast from across a room. Both start with the same laser engraving equipment, and only the oxidizing step is added afterward on this rosewood plaque.

The etched and oxidized rosewood plaque comes in four sizes, each with a laser-engraving panel sized to match: the 7 inch by 9 inch plaque engraves a 5 inch by 7 inch panel, the 8 inch by 10 inch plaque engraves 6 inch by 8 inch, the 9 inch by 12 inch plaque engraves 7 inch by 10 inch, and the 10.5 inch by 13 inch plaque engraves 8.5 inch by 11 inch. The engraving panel grows in step with the plaque so a logo and several lines of text still fit comfortably on the larger sizes.

Laser engraving on the etched and oxidized rosewood plaque is priced for 1 side and 1 location, so a company logo and the recipient's name and message need to share that single engraved panel. Laying the logo above the text within the panel keeps the design balanced on any of the four sizes. Buyers who need a second separate engraving location should confirm that option with us before ordering, since the standard price covers only one location.

Standard production on the etched and oxidized rosewood plaque takes 5 business days after art approval, and that lead time is identical across all four available sizes. The fact record does not list a rush or expedited production option for this plaque, so buyers working toward a tight event date should confirm rush availability with us before ordering.

Price on the etched and oxidized rosewood plaque depends mainly on which of the four plaque sizes is chosen, since the largest 10.5 inch by 13 inch plaque uses more metal and wood than the smallest 7 inch by 9 inch size. Choosing a gold or silvertone plate can also affect cost, along with order quantity, since a single-piece gift order and a larger multi-plaque recognition order are priced differently. The laser engraving itself covers 1 side and 1 location, so any engraving beyond that would be an added cost factor.

The etched and oxidized rosewood plaque works well as a retirement award, and it extends just as naturally to corporate anniversary dedications, donor recognition, and academic or athletic achievement honors. Its rectangular shape and rosewood piano finish give the piece a formal, traditional character that reads well at a ceremony presentation. The engraved metal plate can carry an organization's name, the honoree's name, and the occasion together on its single engraving panel.

The etched and oxidized rosewood plaque should be dusted with a soft, dry cloth and kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity, which can dull both the wood finish and the metal plate's contrast over time. Avoid spray cleaners or polish directly on the etched metal plate, since the fact record does not specify a recommended cleaning product for this piece. A quick wipe after handling keeps fingerprints from building up on the bright raised metal.