Species · Africa
Sapele
Definition
Red-brown African mahogany with regular ribbon grain: highly prized as veneer.
Character & history
An African mahogany with characteristic ribbon grain, sapele is one of the most prized species for veneer and high-end joinery.
Characteristics
- OriginAfrica
- FamilyHardwood
- DurabilityGood (class 3)
- ColourMahogany red-brown
- TextureMedium-hard
- Grain directionRegular interlocked grain (ribbon)
- GrainFine
What makes it unique
Its regular ribbon creates vibrant, elegant surfaces; stable and easy to finish, it comes in large widths for doors and panelling.
Advantages
- Elegant regular ribbon
- Stable and easy to finish
- Available in large widths
Applications
FurnitureVeneer / marquetryFit-outJoinery
At INTARXCELL
Ribbon veneers, doors and warm panelling.