African Chechen quarter cut wood veneer closely resembles American Red Gum in aesthetics. Color ranges from creamy white to yellow gray in color. The grain is generally straight, stripey to interlocked.

Common Uses for African Chechen Quarter Cut Wood Veneer: Aircraft interiors, architectural panels, cabinetry, doors and furniture, as well as millwork.

Other Name(s): African Ziricote.

The Tree: A fast growing and large shade tree that is native to Africa. Typically reaches heights between 75-150 feet, with diameters between 2-5 feet.

A Little History: African Chechen is considered one of the more economical trees from Africa. It grows fast and thick. The trees are so large that a single tree can yield 200,000 square feet of veneer.

Region: Africa

Afrormosia Realtec quarter cut wood veneer is golden in color with consistent fiddleback figure and ribbon. Sometimes spelled as Afromosia, without the second ‘r.’

Common Uses for Afrormosia Quarter Cut Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, cabinetry, flooring, furniture, interior woodwork. Because of its consistency, Realtec is ideal for large jobs, as well as continuous production.

Other Names: African Teak, Texas Ironwood, Afromosia.

The Tree: Regularly reaches a height of 160 feet, with diameters between 4-5 feet. Large trees may not have branches for 100 feet.

A Little History: Afrormosia is often a substitute for Teak in many industries, however it is not closely related.

About Afrormosia Realtec

Afrormosia Realtec is natural veneer that is embossed with figure. Both figure and color remain constant throughout large Realtec sequences. Logs that have the most valued natural figure, fiddleback, are very rare. With Realtec, you can have fiddleback in continuous supply in addition to consistent pricing. Exclusive: We are the only distributor of Realtec in the United States and Canada.

Region: Africa

Afrormosia quarter cut wood veneer has a wide range of colors: light yellow to medium browns with red tints. Sometimes spelled as Afromosia, without the second ‘r.’

Common Uses for Afrormosia Quarter Cut Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, cabinetry, flooring, furniture and interior woodwork, as well as shipbuilding.

Other Name(s): African Teak & Texas Ironwood, in addition to Afromosia.

The Tree: Regularly reaches a height of 160 feet, with diameters between 4-5 feet. Large trees may not have branches for 100 feet.

A Little History: Often a substitute for Teak in many industries, although it is not closely related to genuine Teak.

Region: Africa

Ako quarter cut wood veneer ranges from creamy white to yellow gray in color. The grain is generally straight stripey to interlocked.

Common Uses for Ako Quarter Cut Wood Veneer: Aircraft, architectural panels, cabinetry, doors, flooring, furniture, interior woodwork, musical instruments, as well as shipbuilding.

Common Name(s): Antiaris, Bark Cloth.

The Tree: A fast growing and large shade tree that is native to Africa. Typically reaches heights between 75-150 feet, with diameters between 2-5 feet.

A Little History: Traditionally one of several species used to make clothing out of its fibers. In fact, Ako is sometimes called the bark cloth tree and cloth clothing is still made today.

Region: Africa

Albizia is currently only available in our lumber department as live edge slabs.

Albizia live edge slabs can vary greatly in color, from browns to reds and sometimes golden yellows. Usually straight grain, sometimes interlocked, along with a coarse to fine texture.

Workability: Considered fairly easy to work with both hand and machine tools.

Common Uses for Albizia Slabs: Conference and dining tables, as well as other luxury furniture.

Region: Africa

Anigre flat cut wood veneer is a creamy yellow or tan with some pink tones. The grain is straight, sometimes wavy and mottled. Also has a fine, lustrous texture. Also commonly spelled as Anegre.

Common Uses for Anigre Flat Cut Wood Veneer: Architectural panels and millwork, cabinetry, doors, musical instruments, furniture and interior woodwork, as well as boat and yacht design.

Other Name(s): Anegre, Aniegre.

The Tree: Height varies but generally reaches heights of 180 feet with a trunk diameter of 3-4 feet.

A Little History: Because of its light tones, Anigre is sometimes used as a replacement for cherry – it is sometimes dyed to visually replicate cherry veneer.

Region: Africa

Anigre quarter cut wood veneer is a creamy yellow or tan with some pink tones. The grain is straight, sometimes wavy and mottled. Also has a fine, lustrous texture. Also commonly spelled as Anegre.

Common Uses for Anigre Quarter Cut Wood Veneer: Architectural panels and millwork, cabinetry, doors, musical instruments, furniture and interior woodwork, as well as boat and yacht design.

Other Name(s): Anegre, Aniegre.

The Tree: Height varies but generally reaches heights of 180 feet with a trunk diameter of 3-4 feet.

A Little History: Because of its light tones, Anigre is sometimes dyed to visually replicate cherry.

Region: Africa

Anigre Realtec quarter cut wood veneer has consistent fiddleback figure and is a creamy yellow or tan with some pink tones. The grain is straight, sometimes wavy and mottled. Also has a fine, lustrous texture. Also commonly spelled as Anegre.

Common Uses for Anigre Realtec Quarter Cut Wood Veneer: Architectural panels and mill work, cabinetry, doors, musical instruments, flooring, furniture and interior woodwork, as well as boat and yacht design.

Other Name(s): Anegre, Aniegre.

The Tree: Height varies but generally reaches heights of 180 feet with a trunk diameter of 3-4 feet.

A Little History: Because of its light tones, Anigre is sometimes used as a replacement for cherry – it can be easily dyed to visually replicate cherry wood veneer.

About Anigre Realtec

Anigre Realtec is natural veneer, embossed with figure. Both figure and color remain constant throughout large Realtec sequences. Logs that have the most valued natural figure, fiddleback, are very rare. With Realtec, you can have fiddleback in continuous supply in addition to consistent pricing. Exclusive: We are the only distributor of Realtec in the United States and Canada.

Region: Africa

Avodire quarter cut figured wood veneer is creamy white to pale yellow. This veneer darkens to a creamy gold color with age and when exposed to light. Avodire wood veneer has straight grain, but often exhibits a range of grain patterns such as wavy, mottled or rippled.

Common Uses for Avodire Quarter Cut Veneer: Aircraft interiors, architectural panels, millwork, cabinetry and furniture, as well as marquetry.

Other name(s): African Satinwood or African White Mahogany.

The Tree: A tree of the rain forest, Avodire regularly grows up to 115 feet with diameters between 2-3 feet.

A Little History: Similar in working properties to true Mahoganies, and is somewhat related to them.

Region: Africa

Bibolo quarter cut wood veneer ranges from lighter to darker browns, sometimes with red hues, accompanied by handsome lighter stripes. Lustrous with beautiful striping. Sapwood is lighter than heartwood and narrow. The grain is moderately coarse, but even. Although Bibolo is sometimes referred to as African Walnut, it is not a true walnut species.

Common Uses for Bibolo Quarter Cut Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, millwork and cabinetry, as well as doors and fine furniture.

Other Name(s): African Walnut.

The Tree: Generally reaches heights of 130 feet, with trunk diameters usually around 4 feet.

A Little History: Historically used for gun stocks and furniture, as well as  panels.

Region: Africa

Bilingua quarter cut wood veneer heartwood darkens to orange-brown. The sapwood is usually pink. Interlocked grain with a coarse texture. Bilingua quarter cut also has handsome stripe figure. The luster is rated as medium to high and also stains well.

Common Uses for Bilingua Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, fine furniture, doors, millwork and cabinetry, as well as aircraft and yacht interiors.

Other Name(s): Also called Bilinga.

The Tree: An African tree, typically reaching heights of 160 feet and bears a grayish-brown fruit.

A Little History: Very durable wood; often used for docks, flooring and marine decking.

Region: Africa

Boire flat cut wood veneer has light to dark brown tones, sometimes with red or yellow hues. Generally straight grained, sometimes interlocked, and has a fine texture.

Boire Wood Veneer Common Uses: Architectural woodwork and furniture. Also used for cabinetry, doors and paneling.

The Tree: A medium-sized tree that may grow up to 130 feet tall. The trunks of mature trees typically range from 20–40 inches in diameter.

Region: Africa

Bosse pommele wood veneer is initially a pink brown hue. Bosse darkens considerably upon light exposure to a more golden to medium brown. Pommele is a small- to medium-sized blister figure.

Common Uses for Bosse Pommele Wood Veneer: Highly decorative. Uses include architectural panels, cabinetry, doors and high-end furniture, as well as yacht and aircraft interiors.

Other Name(s): Referred to as Pink Mahogany because the wood greatly resembles mahogany. Also sometimes called African Cedar due to the timber having a cedar scent.

The Tree: Native to Africa, often reaching a height of 160 feet with trunk diameters around 3-4 feet.

Region: Africa

Bosse quarter cut wood veneer has block mottle figure. The heartwood is initially a pink brown hue. Bosse veneer darkens considerably upon light exposure to a more golden to medium brown. Its grain can be straight, wavy or interlocked.

Common Uses for Bosse Quarter Cut Wood Veneer with Block Mottle Figure: Millwork and architectural panels, in addition to cabinetry, doors, and furniture.

Other Name(s): Referred to as Pink Mahogany because the wood greatly resembles mahogany. Also sometimes called African Cedar due to the timber having a cedar scent.

The Tree: Native to Africa, often reaching a height of 160 feet with trunk diameters around 3-4 feet.

Region: Africa

Bubinga burl wood veneer ranges from pink to vivid red, to reddish brown, with lighter red to purple veining. Straight grained or interlocked with a fine to medium texture.

Common Uses for Bubinga Burl Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, millwork, fine furniture and cabinetry, as well as yacht and aircraft interiors.

The Tree: Bubinga is a large tree that commonly exceeds 100 feet in height with a clear bole that is 30-60 feet long and 3 feet in diameter.

A Little History: Bubinga also can display a wide range of beautiful figures. Famed, pommele, and waterfall figures are available, which make this wood truly unique. Bubinga also has an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio.

Region: Africa

Bubinga flat cut wood veneer ranges from pink to vivid red, to reddish brown, with lighter red to purple veining. Straight grained or interlocked with a fine to medium texture.

Common Uses for Bubinga Flat Cut Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, millwork, fine furniture and cabinetry, as well as yacht and aircraft interiors.

The Tree: Bubinga is a large tree that commonly exceeds 100 feet in height with a clear bole that is 30-60 feet long and 3 feet in diameter.

A Little History: Bubinga also can display a wide range of beautiful figures. Famed, pommele, and waterfall figures are available, which make this wood truly unique. Bubinga also has an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio.

Region: Africa

Bubinga pommele wood veneer ranges from pink to vivid red, to reddish brown, with lighter red to purple veining. Straight grained or interlocked with a fine to medium texture.

Common Uses for Bubinga Pommele Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, millwork, fine furniture and cabinetry, as well as yacht and aircraft interiors.

The Tree: Bubinga is a large tree that commonly exceeds 100 feet in height with a clear bole that is 30-60 feet long and 3 feet in diameter.

A Little History: Bubinga also can display a wide range of beautiful figures. Famed, pommele, and waterfall figures are available, which make this wood truly unique. Bubinga also has an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio.

Region: Africa

Bubinga quarter cut wood veneer ranges from pink to vivid red, to reddish brown, with lighter red to purple veining. Straight grained or interlocked with a fine to medium texture.

Common Uses for Bubinga Quarter Cut Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, millwork, fine furniture and cabinetry, as well as yacht and aircraft interiors.

The Tree: Bubinga is a large tree that commonly exceeds 100 feet in height with a clear bole that is 30-60 feet long and 3 feet in diameter.

A Little History: Bubinga also can display a wide range of beautiful figures. Famed, pommele, and waterfall figures are available, which make this wood truly unique. Bubinga also has an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio.

Region: Africa

Dibetou Walnut crotch wood veneer is yellow brown to a beautiful golden color. Also has a natural sheen and fine texture. Other Name(s): African Walnut.

Common Uses for Dibetou Walnut Crotch Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, millwork, cabinetry and fine furniture, as well as aircraft and yacht interiors.

The Tree: Grows up to 150 feet with trunk diameters between 2-4 feet.

A Little History: Dibetou Walnut isn’t a true Walnut of the Juglans genus, but is actually more closely related to Mahogany.

Region: Africa

Doussie quarter cut wood veneer has a straw colored sapwood with a golden brown heartwood. Grain is irregular to interlocked, along with a coarse texture. Color tends to darken with age.

Common Uses for Doussie Quarter Cut Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, millwork, doors and cabinetry, as well as furniture.

The Tree: Reaches heights of 80-120 feet, with trunk diameters usually between 3-5 feet.

A Little History: Compared to both mahogany and teak in terms of appearance and durability.

Region: Africa

Dyed grey Anigre quarter cut veneer has a grey tint and fiddleback figure. Also has a fine, lustrous texture. Tinted to a grey tone using an aniline dye. Also commonly spelled as Anegre veneer.

Common Uses for Dyed Grey Anigre Quarter Cut Wood Veneer: Architectural panels and mill work, cabinetry, doors, musical instruments, flooring, furniture and interior woodwork, as well as boat and yacht design.

Other Name(s): Anegre veneer, Aniegre.

The Tree: Height varies but generally reaches heights of 180 feet with a trunk diameter of 3-4 feet.

A Little History: Because of its light tones, Anigre is sometimes used as a replacement for cherry – it can be easily dyed to visually replicate cherry wood veneer.  (Source: Woodworking Network)

Region: Africa

This Etimoe flat cut wood veneer has crotch figure. Heartwood varies from light to darker tan brown or reddish brown. Fine to medium texture. Known for its strength and hardness. Also has a good natural luster.

Common Uses for Crotch Figure Flat Cut Etimoe Wood Veneer: Both architectural and acoustic panels, millwork, cabinetry and doors, as well as high-end furniture.

Other Name(s): African Rosewood.

The Tree: This African tree grows 100-165 feet in height with trunk diameters between 3-5 feet.

A Little History: Has one of the best strength-to-weight-ratios of any wood in the world.

Region: Africa

Figured Etimoe quarter cut wood veneer has block mottle figure. Heartwood is reddish brown with darker brown or red stripes. Grain is generally straight or interlocked, along with a fine to medium texture. Known for its strength and hardness. Also has a good natural luster.

Common Uses for Block Mottle Figured Quarter Cut Etimoe Wood Veneer: Both architectural and acoustic panels, millwork, cabinetry and doors, as well as high-end furniture.

Other Name(s): African Rosewood.

The Tree: This African tree grows 100-165 feet in height with trunk diameters between 3-5 feet.

A Little History: Has one of the best strength-to-weight-ratios of any wood in the world.

Region: Africa

Etimoe flat cut wood veneer heartwood is reddish brown with a speckled appearance. Darker brown or red veins sometimes visible. Grain is generally straight or interlocked, along with a fine to medium texture. Known for its strength and hardness. Also has a good natural luster.

Common Uses for Flat Cut Etimoe Wood Veneer: Both architectural and acoustic panels, millwork, cabinetry and doors, as well as furniture.

Other Name(s): African Rosewood.

The Tree: This African tree grows 100-165 feet in height with trunk diameters between 3-5 feet.

A Little History: Has one of the best strength-to-weight-ratios of any wood in the world.

Region: Africa

Figured Etimoe flat cut wood veneer has fiddleback figure. Heartwood is reddish brown with a speckled appearance. Darker brown or red veins sometimes visible. Grain is generally straight or interlocked, along with a fine to medium texture. Known for its strength and hardness. Also has a good natural luster.

Common Uses for Fiddleback Figured Flat Cut Etimoe Wood Veneer: Both architectural and acoustic panels, millwork, cabinetry and doors, as well as high-end furniture.

Other Name(s): African Rosewood.

The Tree: This African tree grows 100-165 feet in height with trunk diameters between 3-5 feet.

A Little History: Has one of the best strength-to-weight-ratios of any wood in the world.

Region: Africa

Fumed Etimoe quarter cut wood veneer has figured grain. The natural process of fuming brings out a very warm and darker color compared to natural Etimoe. Heartwood is a chocolate brown with darker brown or red hued stripes. Grain is generally straight or interlocked, along with a fine to medium texture. Known for its strength and hardness. Also has a good natural luster.

Common Uses for Fumed Quarter Cut Etimoe Wood Veneer: Both architectural and acoustic panels, millwork, cabinetry and doors, as well as high-end furniture.

Other Name(s): African Rosewood.

The Tree: This African tree grows 100-165 feet in height with trunk diameters between 3-5 feet.

A Little History: Has one of the best strength-to-weight-ratios of any wood in the world.

Region: Africa

Etimoe quarter cut wood veneer heartwood is reddish brown with darker brown or red stripes. Grain is generally straight or interlocked, along with a fine to medium texture. Known for its strength and hardness. Also has a good natural luster.

Common Uses for Quarter Cut Etimoe Wood Veneer: Both architectural and acoustic panels, millwork, cabinetry and doors, as well as furniture.

Other Name(s): African Rosewood.

The Tree: This African tree grows 100-165 feet in height with trunk diameters between 3-5 feet.

A Little History: Has one of the best strength-to-weight-ratios of any wood in the world.

Region: Africa

Figured Anigre quarter cut wood veneer is a creamy yellow or tan with some pink tones. Has fiddleback figure, along with a fine, lustrous texture. The grain is straight and sometimes wavy. Also commonly spelled as Anegre veneer.

Common Uses for Figured Anegre Veneer: Architectural panels and mill work, cabinetry, doors, musical instruments, furniture and interior woodwork, as well as boat and yacht design.

Other Name(s): Anegre, Aniegre.

The Tree: Height varies but generally reaches heights of 180 feet with a trunk diameter of 3-4 feet.

A Little History: Because of its light tones, figured Anigre quarter cut wood veneer is sometimes dyed to visually replicate cherry.

Region: Africa

Fiddleback figured Bubinga wood veneer ranges from pink to vivid red, to reddish brown, with lighter red to purple veining. Straight grained or interlocked with a fine to medium texture.

Common Uses for Fiddleback Figured Bubinga Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, millwork, fine furniture and cabinetry, as well as yacht and aircraft interiors.

The Tree: Bubinga is a large tree that commonly exceeds 100 feet in height with a clear bole that is 30-60 feet long and 3 feet in diameter.

A Little History: Bubinga also can display a wide range of beautiful figures. Famed, pommele, and waterfall figures are available, which make this wood truly unique. Bubinga also has an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio.

Region: Africa

Iroko quarter cut wood veneer varies from a light golden brown to a richer, medium golden brown. Straight, interlocked grain along with a coarse texture. Also has beautiful block mottle figure.

Common Uses for Quarter Cut Iroko Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, millwork, cabinetry and furniture, as well as yacht and aircraft interiors.

Other Name(s): Sometimes called African Teak or Nigerian Teak.

The Tree: This African tree can grow up to 160 feet in height with trunks sometimes up to an impressive 8-9 feet in diameter.

A Little History: Because of similar characteristics, Iroko can be a substitute for genuine Teak. Commonly used for construction, boat building and furniture in its native region.

Region: Africa

Izombe quarter cut wood veneer heartwood is golden yellow-orange with darker brown streaks throughout. These streaks can be nervous and wavy, while the figure is of mottle or ribbon type. The texture is very fine and even, and the grain is generally straight.

A clear finish is crisp all on its own, and adding a light brown to auburn stain keeps the defined grain lines brilliant.

Over time, all woods will fade and possibly change color with exposure to light. But Izombe is a little different than other veneer, just like its unique name. In addition to having a luxurious finish, of all the woods with similar color, Izombe wood veneer changes color the least over time.

Common Uses for Quarter Cut Izombe Wood Veneer: Millwork, furniture and doors, as well as yachts and aircraft interiors.

The Tree: Typically reaches 120 feet with a straight bole. Trunk diameters are generally 3-4 feet.

Region: Africa

Burning Bush Khaya Mahogany crotch wood veneer heartwood varies from light golden red tones to deeper reds. This true African Mahogany veneer finishes beautifully and also has high luster. The grain is straight to interlocked, with a medium to moderately coarse texture. Khaya Mahogany also produces swirl veneers.

Common Uses for Khaya Crotch Mahogany Wood Veneer: Aircraft, both acoustic and architectural panels, cabinetry, doors, millwork and furniture, as well as yacht interiors.

Other Name(s): Khaya, African Mahogany veneer.

The Tree: Typically reaches heights between 110-140 feet, sometimes reaching 180 feet and more, with trunk diameters generally between 3-6 feet.

A Little History: Mahogany is an often misused name, applied to many woods not from the mahogany family. Khaya Mahogany is a true mahogany.

Region: Africa

Figured Khaya Mahogany quarter cut wood veneer heartwood varies from light golden red tones to deeper red browns. Beautiful fiddleback figure. This true African Mahogany veneer finishes beautifully and also has high luster. The grain is straight to interlocked, with a medium to moderately coarse texture. Khaya Mahogany wood veneer can also have beautiful crotch and swirl figure.

Common Uses for Quarter Cut Khaya Mahogany Wood Veneer: Aircraft interiors, both acoustic and architectural panels, high-end cabinetry, doors, millwork and furniture, as well as yacht interiors.

Other Name(s): Khaya, African Mahogany.

The Tree: Typically reaches heights between 110-140 feet, sometimes reaching 180 feet and more, with trunk diameters generally between 3-6 feet.

A Little History: Mahogany is an often misused name, applied to many woods not from the mahogany family. Khaya Mahogany is a true mahogany.

Region: Africa

Khaya Mahogany flat cut wood veneer heartwood varies from light golden red tones to deeper red browns. This true African Mahogany veneer finishes beautifully and also has high luster. The grain is straight to interlocked, with a medium to moderately coarse texture. Khaya Mahogany also produces beautiful crotch and swirl veneers.

Common Uses for Flat Cut Khaya Mahogany Wood Veneer: Aircraft interiors, both acoustic and architectural panels, cabinetry, doors, millwork and furniture, as well as yacht interiors.

Other Name(s): Khaya, African Mahogany Wood Veneer.

The Tree: Typically reaches heights between 110-140 feet, sometimes reaching 180 feet and more, with trunk diameters generally between 3-6 feet.

A Little History: Mahogany is an often misused name, applied to many woods not from the mahogany family. Khaya Mahogany is a true mahogany.

Region: Africa

Khaya Mahogany quarter cut wood veneer heartwood varies from light golden red tones to deeper red browns. This true African Mahogany veneer finishes beautifully and also has high luster. The grain is straight to interlocked, with a medium to moderately coarse texture. Khaya Mahogany also produces beautiful crotch and swirl veneers.

Common Uses for Khaya Mahogany Wood Veneer: Aircraft interiors, both acoustic and architectural panels, cabinetry, doors, millwork and furniture, as well as yacht interiors.

Other Name(s): Khaya, African Mahogany.

The Tree: Typically reaches heights between 110-140 feet, sometimes reaching 180 feet and more, with trunk diameters generally between 3-6 feet.

A Little History: Mahogany is an often misused name, applied to many woods not from the mahogany family. Quarter Cut Khaya Mahogany veneer is a true mahogany.

Region: Africa

Khaya Mahogany Realtec quarter cut wood veneer has consistent fiddleback figure. Heartwood varies from light golden red tones to deeper red browns. This true African Mahogany veneer finishes beautifully and also has high luster. The grain is straight to interlocked, with a medium to moderately coarse texture. Khaya Mahogany also produces beautiful crotch and swirl veneers.

Common Uses for Quarter Cut Khaya Mahogany Wood Veneer: Aircraft interiors, both acoustic and architectural panels, high-end cabinetry, doors, millwork and furniture, as well as yacht interiors.

Other Name(s): Khaya, African Mahogany.

The Tree: Typically reaches heights between 110-140 feet, sometimes reaching 180 feet and more, with trunk diameters generally between 3-6 feet.

A Little History: Khaya Mahogany is a true mahogany.

About Khaya Mahogany Realtec

Khaya Mahogany Realtec is natural veneer that is embossed with figure. Both figure and color remain constant throughout large Realtec sequences. Logs that have the most valued natural figure, fiddleback, are very rare. With Realtec, you can have fiddleback in continuous supply in addition to consistent pricing. Exclusive: We are the only distributor of Realtec in the United States and Canada.

Region: Africa

Kiaat flat cut wood veneer heartwood varies from a light golden brown to a medium brown, sometimes with a red or purple tint. Straight to interlocked grain, with fiddleback figure and a coarse texture. Also finishes beautifully.

Common Uses for Flat Cut Kiaat Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, acoustic panels, millwork and musical instruments, as well as yacht and aircraft interiors.

Other Name(s): African Teak, Wild Teak.

The Tree: Native to Africa, Kiaat grows between 40-60 feet with trunk diameters of about 2.5 feet.

A Little History: Well known in tropical Africa as Mukwa; used to make good, quality furniture.

Region: Africa

Kosipo quarter cut wood veneer is a dark reddish-brown with a purple tinge. Kosipo resembles Sapele, but is much darker. Straight grained to interlocked. Also coarse textured.

Common Uses for Quarter Cut Kosipo Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, millwork, flooring, cabinetry and high-end furniture, as well as aircraft and yacht interiors.

Other Name(s): West African Cedar, also sometimes called heavy Sapele.

The Tree: This African tree reaches heights of 160 feet, sometimes over 200 feet. Trunk diameters are of very impressive widths.

A Little History: Kosipo can grow to be very old; for the largest specimens ages of up to nearly 1000 years have been suggested.

Region: Africa

Region: Africa

Koto quarter cut wood veneer is a yellowish white to creamy white. Straight grained to slightly interlocked, with a coarse texture. Also usually high in luster and sometimes attractively flecked.

Common Uses for Quarter Cut Koto Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, doors, millwork and cabinetry, as well as furniture.

Other Name(s): African Chestnut.

The Tree: This African tree reaches heights of 100-130 feet.

A Little History: The timber is also used for light flooring, staircases, boxes and crates.

Region: Africa

Limba quarter cut wood veneer has a pale yellow to light brown sapwood. Heartwood is also yellow brown with grayish-black bands; coarse texture. High contrast with moderate natural luster. Can also be highly figured.

Common Uses for Quarter Cut Limba Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, acoustic panels, musical instruments, millwork, cabinetry, furniture and doors, as well as aircraft and yacht interiors.

Other Name(s): Frake.

The Tree: A tall tree that reaches 150 feet in height with trunk diameters of 5-7 feet.

A Little History: White and Black Limba are actually from the same tree, just from different parts of the tree.

Region: Africa

Khaya Mahogany crotch wood veneer heartwood varies from light golden red tones to deeper reds. This true African Mahogany veneer finishes beautifully and also has high luster. The grain is straight to interlocked, with a medium to moderately coarse texture. Khaya Mahogany also produces swirl veneers.

Common Uses for Khaya Crotch Mahogany Wood Veneer: Aircraft, both acoustic and architectural panels, cabinetry, doors, millwork and furniture, as well as yacht interiors.

Other Name(s): Khaya, African Mahogany veneer.

The Tree: Typically reaches heights between 110-140 feet, sometimes reaching 180 feet and more, with trunk diameters generally between 3-6 feet.

A Little History: Mahogany is an often misused name, applied to many woods not from the mahogany family. Khaya Mahogany is a true mahogany.

Region: Africa

Khaya Mahogany swirl wood veneer heartwood varies from light golden red tones to deeper reds. This true African Mahogany veneer finishes beautifully and also has high luster.

Common Uses for Khaya Mahogany Swirl Wood Veneer: Aircraft, both acoustic and architectural panels, cabinetry, doors, millwork and furniture, as well as boat building.

Other Name(s): Khaya, African Mahogany.

The Tree: Typically reaches heights between 110-140 feet, sometimes reaching 180 feet and more, with trunk diameters generally between 3-6 feet.

A Little History: Mahogany is an often misused name, applied to many woods not from the mahogany family. Khaya Mahogany is a true mahogany.

Region: Africa

Figured Makore (block mottle) quarter cut wood veneer varies from a lighter pink to bright red, as well as reddish-brown. The grain has a pronounced appearance with block mottle figure. Block mottle is clearly visible with regular streaks running across the grain. Makore figured block mottle resembles African Mahogany (Khaya) but the texture is more fine. Sometimes called Cherry Mahogany or African Cherry, although Makore is not closely related to any of the species within the mahogany family.

Common Uses: Boat building and architectural panels, in addition to cabinetry, doors, flooring, furniture and musical instruments.

Other Names: Cherry Mahogany, African Cherry, Baku and Babu.

The Tree: Native to Africa, often reaching heights between 180-200 feet.

A Little History: “Makore butter” is popular in Africa as a cooking or seasoning oil and is often preferred to palm oil. (Source: Plant Resources of Tropical Africa (prota.org))

Region: Africa

Figured Makore (fiddleback) quarter cut wood veneer varies from a lighter pink to bright red, as well as reddish-brown. The grain has a pronounced appearance with fiddleback figure. Fiddleback is clearly visible with regular streaks running across the grain. Makore resembles African Mahogany (Khaya) but the texture is more fine. Sometimes called Cherry Mahogany or African Cherry, although Makore is not closely related to any of the species within the mahogany family.

Common Uses: Boat building and architectural panels, in addition to cabinetry, doors, flooring, furniture and musical instruments.

Other Names: Cherry Mahogany, African Cherry, Baku and Babu.

The Tree: Native to Africa, often reaching heights between 180-200 feet.

A Little History: “Makore butter” is popular in Africa as a cooking or seasoning oil and is often preferred to palm oil. (Source: Plant Resources of Tropical Africa (prota.org))

Region: Africa

Makore pommele wood veneer varies from a lighter pink to bright red, as well as reddish-brown. Pommele is a small- to medium-sized blister figure. Makore resembles African Mahogany (Khaya) but the texture is more fine. Sometimes called Cherry Mahogany or African Cherry, although Makore is not closely related to any of the species within the mahogany family.

Common Uses: Boat building and architectural panels, in addition to cabinetry, doors, flooring, furniture and musical instruments.

Other Names: Cherry Mahogany, African Cherry, Baku and Babu.

The Tree: Native to Africa, often reaching heights between 180-200 feet.

A Little History: “Makore butter” is popular in Africa as a cooking or seasoning oil and is often preferred to palm oil. (Source: Plant Resources of Tropical Africa (prota.org))

Region: Africa

Makore quarter cut wood veneer varies from a lighter pink to bright red, as well as reddish-brown. Grain is straight, fine textured. Resembles African Mahogany (Khaya) but the texture is more fine. Sometimes called Cherry Mahogany or African Cherry, although Makore is not closely related to any of the species within the mahogany family.

Common Uses: Boat building and architectural panels, in addition to cabinetry, doors, flooring, furniture and musical instruments.

Other Names: Cherry Mahogany, African Cherry, Baku and Babu.

The Tree: Native to Africa, often reaching heights between 180-200 feet.

A Little History: “Makore butter” is popular in Africa as a cooking or seasoning oil and is often preferred to palm oil. (Source: Plant Resources of Tropical Africa (prota.org))

Region: Africa

Makore Realtec quarter cut wood veneer varies from a lighter pink to bright red, as well as reddish-brown. Fiddleback figure, heartwood varies from pinkish-red, to bright red to reddish-brown. Grain is straight, fine textured. Makore resembles African Mahogany (Khaya) but the texture is more fine. Sometimes called Cherry Mahogany or African Cherry, although Makore is not closely related to any of the species within the mahogany family.

Common Uses: Boat building and architectural panels, in addition to cabinetry, doors, flooring, furniture and musical instruments.

Other Names: Cherry Mahogany, African Cherry, Baku and Babu.

The Tree: Native to Africa, often reaching heights between 180-200 feet.

A Little History: “Makore butter” is popular in Africa as a cooking or seasoning oil and is often preferred to palm oil. (Source: Plant Resources of Tropical Africa (prota.org))

About Makore Realtec

Makore Realtec is natural veneer, embossed with figure. Both figure and color remain constant throughout large Realtec sequences. Logs that have the most valued natural figure, fiddleback, are very rare. With Realtec, you can have fiddleback in continuous supply in addition to consistent pricing. Exclusive: We are the only distributor of Realtec in the United States and Canada.

Region: Africa

Makore flat cut wood veneer varies from a lighter pink to bright red, as well as reddish-brown. Grain is straight, fine textured. Makore resembles African Mahogany (Khaya) but the texture is more fine. Sometimes called Cherry Mahogany or African Cherry, although Makore is not closely related to any of the species within the mahogany family.

Common Uses: Boat building and architectural panels, in addition to cabinetry, doors, flooring, furniture and musical instruments.

Other Names: Cherry Mahogany, African Cherry, Baku and Babu.

The Tree: Native to Africa, often reaching heights between 180-200 feet.

A Little History: “Makore butter” is popular in Africa as a cooking or seasoning oil and is often preferred to palm oil. (Source: Plant Resources of Tropical Africa (prota.org))

Region: Africa

Region: Africa

Heartwood varies from light reddish-brown to brown, with grayish tinges. Straight grain; fine textured; silky appearance.

Region: Africa

Heartwood varies from light reddish-brown to brown, with grayish tinges. Straight grain; fine textured; silky appearance.

Region: Africa

Figured, heartwood varies from light reddish-brown to reddish-brown, with grayish tinge. Straight grain; fine textured; silky appearance.

Region: Africa

Movingui quarter cut wood veneer sapwood is generally white to straw colored with a golden yellow to yellow-brown heartwood. Also has fine, even texture, as well as beautiful figure. Fiddleback, block mottle and bee’s wings are among common figure types.

Common Uses for Movingui Quarter Cut Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, millwork, high-end cabinetry, doors and furniture, as well as both yacht and aircraft interiors.

Other Name(s): Ayan.

The Tree: This West African tree reaches heights of 100-125 feet with 3-5 feet trunk diameters.

Region: Africa

Dyed Movingui quarter cut wood veneer is an elegant and very light white hue. Also has fine, even texture, as well as beautiful figure. Fiddleback, block mottle and bee’s wings are among common figure types.

Common Uses for Movingui Quarter Cut Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, millwork, high-end cabinetry, doors and furniture, as well as both yacht and aircraft interiors.

Other Name(s): Ayan.

The Tree: This West African tree reaches heights of 100-125 feet with 3-5 feet trunk diameters.

Region: Africa

Heartwood mid-chocolate brown with grayish-black stripes. Interlocked grain; moderately coarse textured. Referred to as Amazaque or Ovangkol also

Region: Africa

Heartwood mid-chocolate brown with grayish-black stripes. Interlocked grain; moderately coarse textured. Often referred to as Amazaque or Ovangkol.

Region: Africa

Heartwood mid-chocolate brown with grayish-black stripes. Interlocked grain; moderately coarse textured. Often referred to as Amazaque or Ovangkol

Region: Africa

Figured, heartwood mid-chocolate brown with grayish-black stripes. Interlocked grain; moderately coarse textured. Often referred to as Amazaque or Ovangkol

Region: Africa

The heartwood is red-brown to orange-brown with darker brown streaks.

Region: Africa

Pale pink to reddish brown, straight grain, sometimes interlocked, slightly wavy, medium texture.

Region: Africa

Crotch figure, pale pink to reddish brown, straight grain, sometimes interlocked, slightly wavy, medium texture.

Region: Africa

Heartwood blood red changing to dark purple-brown.  Straight interlocked grain, medium to coarse textured.

Region: Africa

Heartwood blood red changing to dark purple-brown.  Straight interlocked grain, medium to coarse textured.

Region: Africa

Color tones and hues range from golden to ebony with dark brown flecks. The rich color and unique texture gives it an exotic appearance.

Region: Africa

Heartwood is dark brown to reddish brown, some yellow tinges in the grain.  The sapwood is white to yellow, with some brown. Grain is wavy, interlocked.

Region: Africa

Heartwood medium to dark reddish-brown, well defined ribbon striped when quartered. Straight grained to wavy; fine textured.

Region: Africa

Sapele Fumed is the result of fuming or smoking wood.  This consequently brings a very warm but dark texture to the wood’s otherwise natural color. This creates a burnt look while the wood shows small contrasts of dark and light throughout heartwood.

Region: Africa

Consistent fiddleback figure, heartwood medium to dark reddish-brown, well defined ribbon striped, straight grained, fine texture.

Region: Africa

Heartwood medium to dark reddish-brown, well defined ribbon striped when quartered. Straight grained to wavy; fine textured.

Region: Africa

Pommele figure, heartwood medium to dark reddish-brown, well defined ribbon striped when quartered. Straight grained to wavy; fine textured.

Region: Africa

Figured, heartwood medium to dark reddish-brown, well defined ribbon striped when quartered. Straight grained to wavy; fine textured.

Region: Africa

Consistent fiddleback figure, heartwood medium to dark reddish-brown, well defined ribbon striped, straight grained, fine texture.

Region: Africa

Tchitola ages from pink-brown to red-brown. The grain is straight while the texture is medium to coarse.

Region: Africa

Color varies from a rich golden brown to reddish brown with interlocked grain and fine texture.

Region: Africa

Wenge flat cut wood veneer is a handsome dark brown with fine, black veins. The grain is straight and has a coarse texture. Ideal for ornate and high end design.

Common Uses for Flat Cut Wenge Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, cabinetry, doors, flooring, furniture, interior woodwork, musical instruments, as well as both yacht and aircraft interiors.

Other Name(s): Kiboto.

The Tree: A medium-sized tree, generally growing to 50-60 feet, found in tropical rain forests.

Region: Africa

Wenge quarter cut wood veneer is a handsome dark brown with fine, black veins. The grain is straight and has a coarse texture. Ideal for ornate and high-end design.

Common Uses for Quarter Cut Wenge Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, cabinetry, doors, flooring, furniture, interior woodwork, musical instruments, as well as both yacht and aircraft interiors.

Other Name(s): Kiboto.

The Tree: A medium-sized tree, generally growing to 50-60 feet, found in tropical rain forests.

Region: Africa

Zebrano quarter cut wood veneer is lustrous. Its color ranges from pale yellows to light browns with handsome, darker brown stripes clearly seen throughout. Medium to coarse texture with usually either a wavy or interlocked grain.

Common Uses for Quarter Cut Zebrano Wood Veneer: Architectural panels, cabinetry, doors, flooring, furniture and millwork, as well as both yacht and aircraft interiors.

Other Name(s): Also called Zebrawood.

The Tree: Typically reaches heights up to 150 feet with a trunk diameter of 4-5 feet. The bark can be up to 12 inches thick.

Region: Africa