The objective of this study was to investigate the lightfastness of interior decorative paneling made from Taiwan woods. Woods examined in this study included eight hardwood species and five softwood. species. Unprotected panelings and panelings coated with nitrocellulose lacquer were exposed to a plant lamp and their lightfastness was evaluated by comparing color difference and brightness retention. The results of the lightfastness of woods are summarized as follows. 1. The lightfastness of eight hardwood species in decreasing order is: Taiwan Zelkoza, Large Leaved Machilus>Camphor Tree, Chinese Guger-Tree, Fortune Paulownia>Taiwan Acacia>Mahogany, Hedge Acacia. 2. The lightfastness of five softwood species in decreasing order is: Crytomeria> Taiwan Red Cypress>Luanta Fir, Taiwan Hemlock, Taiwan Spruce.