Signature Wood Designs

African Padauk (aka Vermillion) comes from Central and tropical west Africa. It is a hardwood with a vivid reddish-orange to deep red hue. Its grain is typically straight, with ribbon-like bands of varied width possessing variations of rich tone.

African Mahogany (aka Khaya, Acajou d’Afrique) is a durable hardwood native to tropical West Africa. It is known for itsreddish-brown color, attractive grain, and excellent workability.

Hard Maple (aka Sugar Maple, Rock Maple) comes from Northeastern North America and is a combination of clean white color, smooth grain, and incredible strength.

Purple Heart (aka Amaranth, Roxinho, Violeta) is a dense, durable hardwood from Central/South America known for its vibrant deep purple heartwood, which turns dark brown with age.

Wenge (aka Awoung, Dikela, Mibotu, Bokonge) is a heavy, dark brown African hardwood known for its distinctive black color, straight grain, high durability, and strength.

Yellow Heart (aka Pau Amarello) is a Brazilian hardwood known for its vibrant, golden-yellow heartwood that darkens slightly with age, used for flooring, furniture, and decorative items due to its density, fine texture, and ease of working.

Zebra Wood (aka Zebrano, Zingana) comes from West Africa and is a light brown or cream color with dark blackish brown streaks vaguely resembling a zebra’s stripes. If the lumber is quartersawn the lines are very straight but if flatsawn the lines can have a wavy or flame pattern.