african mahogany wood

AFRICAN MAHOGANY WOOD

African Mahogany is becoming more popular due to the large price increases in Genuine Mahogany.  It has a very similar color and graining, but it is not as stable.  The trees can grow to be quite large, so it is possible to find wide, long, clear boards.  From a sustainability standpoint, African Mahogany grows in rich ground that is not nearly as delicate as the Amazon basin.

Characteristics of African Mahogany

Origin of Wood Type Africa
Botanical Name Khaya ivorensis
Specific Gravity 0.59
Avg. Weight Per BF 3.25 lb/ bf
Color Range Brown – Pink – Red
Rarity / Availability Readily Available
Typical Avg. Width 4″ to 15″
Typical Avg. Length 8′ to 12′, sometimes longer available
Avg. Waste Factor 0.3
Wood Uses Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Boat Building, Musical Instruments, Veneer and many other uses
Lumber Grades FEQ, Quartersawn, Quartersawn (Figured), Flitch, Crotch (Figure)
Other Trade Names Khaya

African Mahogany Lumber Detailed Pricing:

Thickness Grade Figure Type Grain Orientation Width Range Length Range Price Per BF
4/4 FAS None Flat Sawn 4.00″ to 8.50″ 96.00″ to 144.00″ $8.00
4/4 FAS None Flat Sawn 9.00″ to 11.50″ 96.00″ to 144.00″ $9.00
4/4 FAS None Rift & Quartered 4.00″ to 8.50″ 96.00″ to 144.00″ $8.00
8/4 FAS None Flat Sawn 4.00″ to 8.50″ 96.00″ to 144.00″ $9.00
8/4 FAS None Flat Sawn 9.00″ to 11.50″ 96.00″ to 144.00″ $10.00
8/4 FAS None Rift & Quartered 4.00″ to 8.50″ 96.00″ to 144.00″ $9.00
African Mahogany Hardwood Flooring

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African Mahogany Lumber Sample Photos

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.

african mahognay wood sample pics