Wenge wood

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Wenge

Wenge

Dark brown wood with bold, straight black grain. Its strong lines suit contemporary interiors and sculptural pieces.

WOODWAY MAGAZINEDense black stripes distinguish its dark, coffee-brown colour. Heavy and hard, it is used for flooring and furniture accents.

Closely spaced black lines run through dark brown wood. Cross-cut blocks can reveal feather-like V-shaped grain.

Scientific name
Millettia laurentii
Origin
Central Africa
Colour
Dark brown with black stripes
Characteristics
Bold straight grain · Rich dark tones · Hard texture
Suggested uses
Furniture · Shelves · Plates · Sculptural objects
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Colour, figure, knots and cracks vary even within the same species. Check photographs, condition and usable dimensions of the actual piece before ordering.

Read more in Woodway Magazine

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