We offer high quality rare African hardwoods that are sourced sustainably and ethically. None of the woods we provide are from endangered tree species.

★★★★ *Wood attributes listed on a 4 star system from low to high

Hardwood Species

  • ACAJOU

    African Mahogany, Khaya

    Resistance to fungi: ★★★
    Resistance to dry wood borers: ★★★★
    Resistance to termites: ★
    Impregnability: ★
    Stability: ★★★

    Specific Gravity: 0.57
    Typical Dried Weight: 40 lbs/ft³ (640 kg/m³)
    Uses: Furniture, Cabinets, Mill Work, Joinery, Boat Building


  • AZOBE

    Ekki, Iron Redwood

    Resistance to fungi: ★★★★
    Resistance to dry wood borers: ★★★★
    Resistance to termites: ★★★★
    Impregnability: ★
    Stability: ★★

    Specific Gravity: 0.94
    Typical Dried Weight: 66 lbs/ft³ (1,065 kg/m³)
    Uses: Furniture, Musical Instruments, Inlay, Carving

  • EBIARA

    Berlina, Ekpogoi, Melegba, Essaben, Abem

    Resistance to fungi: ★★★★
    Resistance to dry wood borers: ★★★★
    Resistance to termites: ★★★★
    Impregnability: ★★★★
    Stability: ★★★★

    Specific Gravity: 0.64
    Typical Dried Weight: 45 lbs/ft³ (725 kg/m³)
    Uses: Veneer, Furniture, Cabinetry, Specialty Items.

  • OKAN

    African Greenheart, Denya, Bouemon, Edoum, Usi, Adada

    Resistance to fungi: ★★★★
    Resistance to dry wood borers: ★★★★
    Resistance to termites: ★★★★
    Impregnability: ★
    Stability: ★★★

    Specific Gravity: 0.91
    Typical Dried Weight: 48 lbs/ft³ (770 kg/m³)
    Uses: Furniture, Civil Engineering, Outdoor Construction, Decking

  • PADOUK

    Vermillion

    Resistance to fungi: ★★★★
    Resistance to dry wood borers: ★★★★
    Resistance to termites: ★★★★
    Impregnability: ★★★
    Stability: ★★★★

    Specific Gravity: 0.64
    Typical Dried Weight: 47 lbs/ft³ (745 kg/m³)
    Uses: Veneer, Furniture, Flooring, Musical Instruments, Tool Handles

  • SIPO

    Utile, Sipo Mahogany

    Resistance to fungi: ★★★★
    Resistance to dry wood borers: ★★★★
    Resistance to termites: ★★★★
    Impregnability: ★★★★
    Stability: ★★★★

    Specific Gravity: 0.62
    Typical Dried Weight: 40 lbs/ft³ (635 kg/m³)
    Uses: Furniture, Cabinetry, Veneer, Boat Building, Flooring

  • TALI

    Resistance to fungi: ★★★★
    Resistance to dry wood borers: ★★★★
    Resistance to termites: ★★★★
    Impregnability: ★★★★
    Stability: ★★★★

    Specific Gravity: 0.91
    Typical Dried Weight: 71 lbs/ft³ (1,215 kg/m³)
    Uses: Sleepers, Hydraulic work (fresh water), Decking, Industrial flooring, Bridges (not in contact with ground or water.)

  • MORE WOODS TO COME

    Including:

    Chanfuta, Dabema, Frake, Ilomba, Iroko, Kiaat, Makora, Sapelli, Spanish Cedar, Teak

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