MACASSAR EBONY WOOD
An extremely hard wood. One of the finest hardwoods in the world. Brown with black stripes, it can be used wherever a dark refined look is desired. It can be found on dash boards of classic cars and in the staterooms of yachts. Macassar Ebony is one of the favorite species of the legendary furniture maker Sam Maloof.
Characteristics of Macassar Ebony
| Origin of Wood Type | Indonesia, Asia |
| Botanical Name | Diospyros celebica |
| Specific Gravity | 1.09 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 5.67 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Dark Brown – Black, with Gold – Orange Streaks |
| Rarity / Availability | Moderately Rare |
| Typical Avg. Width | 2″ to 6″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 3′ to 10′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Cabinetry, Guitar Building / Instrument Making, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, Inlaying, Box Making, Veneer and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Select and Better, Flitch, Veneer |
| Other Trade Names | Indian Ebony, Coromandel, Calamander Wood, Tendu, Temru, Tunki, Timbruni |
Macassar Ebony Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | Select & Better | None | Flat Sawn | 2.00″ to 6.00″ | 24.00″ to 96.00″ | $80.00 |
| 8/4 | Select & Better | None | Flat Sawn | 2.00″ to 6.00″ | 24.00″ to 96.00″ | $80.00 |
Sample Pictures of Macassar Ebony
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.
