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 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.
