African Mahogany Hardwood Option from Unique Spiral Stairs

All of Africa

Khaya

A reddish brown wood, with fairly coarse and uneven texture. Hardness & weight are both medium.

Tends to tear out when it is machined or worked by hand.

Usually is stained dark for reproduction furniture.

Furniture, cabinet making, interior trim, & boat building.

A low cost mahogany, that is not often used to to its workability. The figured wood know as "Ribbon Stripe" is highly sought after for paneling.