EAST INDIAN SATINWOOD
Known in the European veneer world as “Lemon Wood”, East Indian Satinwood is one of the most exquisite lumbers in the world. It has a beautiful golden color and very tight grain. At its best there is a crystalline texture in the grain that looks like little sparkling diamonds.
- East Indian Satinwood is one of the rarest woods
- Golden color and tight grain
Characteristics of East Indian Satinwood
| Origin of Wood Type | India |
| Botanical Name | Chloroxylon swietenia |
| Specific Gravity | 0.98 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 5.08 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Gold – Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Rare |
| Typical Avg. Width | 4″ to 12″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 4′ to 12′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, Automotive / Aircraft Interior, Inlaying, Veneer and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Select and Better |
| Other Trade Names | Ceylon Satinwood, Lemon Wood, Lemonwood |
East Indian Ceylon Satinwood Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 8/4 | Unselected | None | Mix | 2.00″ to 10.00″ | 48.00″ to 120.00″ | $80.00 |
***Call for availability: 1.610.932.7400***
Sample Pictures of East Indian Satinwood
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
