Sapele (also known as Entandrophragma cylindricum) shares the same botanical family as the famed American and African Mahogany, making it a very close match in both visual appeal, wood processing, and working characteristics.

2024年5月24日 · Sapele wood’s striking appearance combined with its exceptional durability makes it a top choice for both functional and decorative purposes. Whether used indoors or outdoors, in furniture making or construction projects, this versatile hardwood is sure to add beauty and longevity to any space.

An array mbira made of sapele wood. This commercially important hardwood is reminiscent of mahogany, and is a part of the same Meliaceae family. It is darker in tone and has a distinctive figure, typically applied where figure is important. Sapele is particularly prized for a lustrous iridescence with colors that range from light pink to brown ...

Sapele is a commonly exported and economically important African hardwood species. It’s sold both in lumber and veneer form. It is occasionally used as a substitute for genuine mahogany, and is sometimes referred to as ‘sapele mahogany.’.

Sapele // Entandrophragma cylindricum Get ready for the luxurious essence of nature, akin to a mahogany version of fine wine. Its rich hue, smooth texture, and elegant grain evoke timeless sophistication and a joyfully pleasant crafting experience -- you get natural, luxuriant beauty and unparalleled ease of working characteristics.

2024年7月24日 · A popular substitute for mahogany, sapele is an African hardwood boasting a gorgeous reddish-brown colour, along with exceptional strength and density.

2024年2月16日 · Sapele wood, with its lustrous deep red-brown color, has long been a symbol of quality and elegance in the woodworking and furniture industry. Its versatility and durability make it a preferred choice for a wide range of applications, from luxurious furniture to …

2022年8月24日 · Sapele wood is a type of hardwood that comes from tropical regions in Africa. It is relatively easy to bend and use wood, great for bending acoustic guitars. The wood is hard and has a medium-density, making it easy to work with machine tools. Sapele is suitable for making furniture because it nails, screws, and glues properly.

2024年11月12日 · Sapele wood possesses exceptional durability, resisting wear and decay far better than many other wood types. Its longevity makes it ideal for furniture, flooring, and other applications where durability is a prime concern.

Sapale is renowned for its sometimes quite dramatic figuring, which comes in an array of different styles: ribbon, pommele, quilted, mottled, waterfall, wavy, beeswing, tiger-striped and fiddleback. It also possesses a beautiful natural luster.