Tulipwood, also known as Brazilian Tulipwood or Brazilian Pinkwood, is a rare and highly decorative hardwood from northeastern Brazil. It belongs to the Dalbergia genus and is considered a true rosewood. The heartwood is instantly recognisable for its striking combination of warm yellow, pink, orange and red streaks, creating a vivid and highly variegated appearance.

The tree itself is small and produces only narrow sections of usable timber, which has historically limited Tulipwood to veneers, inlay and small decorative elements rather than large furniture components. Despite its relatively small size, the wood is dense and hard, taking an exceptionally high polish and producing a refined finish.

Tulipwood has been used since the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in fine European cabinetmaking, particularly for marquetry and accent work where its dramatic colour could be showcased. Today it remains scarce and expensive, valued primarily for specialist decorative applications rather than general woodworking.