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
