ALL ABOUT AFRICAN MAHOGANY WOOD
AFRICAN MAHOGANY Mahogany wood is a hardwood species found primarily in North and
WOOD Central America. Mahogany is widely used in America for a variety of purposes and applications. It is well-known for its coarse grain and red-brown color. It's great for polishing and oiling. It shines in a more reddish-brown colour after polishing. This gives it a stunning appearance while also making it more durable.
COLOR/APPEARANCE The
hue
of
the
heartwood
varies,
ranging from a very pale pink to a darker reddish brown, with medium to dark reddish brown streaks. With time, the
colour
darkens.
Ribbon-stripe
patterns can emerge on quartersawn surfaces.
The grain is straight to interlocked,
GRAIN/TEXTURE
and the texture is medium to coarse. Good natural lustre with chatoyancy, a light-refracting optical phenomena.
ENDGRAIN Diffuse-porous; large to extremely large pores, rare; solitary and radial multiples; occasional orange/brown deposits Growth rings are normally indistinct, however due to terminal
parenchyma,
they
might
be
evident. rays are medium to wide, with a close spacing between them; Parenchyma is sparse
to
marginal.
vasicentric,
and
sometimes
ROT RESISTANCE It is rated as moderately durable and has moderate to poor insect/borer resistance.
WORKABILITY Simple to work with, glue, and finish. Tearout can be difficult if the grain is interlocked.
ODOR There is no distinguishing odor.
ALLERGIES/ Although severe reactions are rare, African
TOXICITY
Mahogany sensitizer.
has
been
Typically,
identified
the
most
as
a
common
reactions are simply eye and skin irritation. For more information, see the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety.
Pricing/ Availability
A wide range of lumber sizes, as well as plywood and veneer, are readily available. For an imported hardwood, prices range from low to moderate. This wood species does not appear in the CITES
Sustainabilit y
Appendices, but it is on the IUCN Red List. It is listed as vulnerable due to a population reduction of more than 20% over the last three generations, which has resulted from a decline in its natural range and exploitation.
Conclusion If you've been shopping for furniture and are perplexed by the various material descriptions, you're not alone. There are so many options on the market today, ranging from natural solid woods to man-made engineered wood varieties, that even purchasing a chair can be overwhelming. African Mahogany is a less expensive alternative for furniture . It does not swell or warp in response to changing weather conditions. It features a striped grain and is redMORE PHOTO
toned brown in colour. It can also tolerate dry air and high temperatures while being fade and scratch resistant. Its beautiful sheen complements high-end furniture as well as carved and
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