Each piece is built from selected hardwoods chosen for color, grain, and strength.
(aka Vermillion)
African Padauk 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.
(aka Khaya, Acajou d’Afrique)
African Mahogany is a durable hardwood native to tropical West Africa. It is known for itsreddish-brown color, attractive grain, and excellent workability.
(aka Sugar Maple, Rock Maple)
Hard Maple comes from Northeastern North America and is a combination of clean white color, smooth grain, and incredible strength.
(aka Amaranth, Roxinho, Violeta)
Purple Heart is a dense, durable hardwood from Central/South America known for its vibrant deep purple heartwood, which turns dark brown with age.
(aka Quercus Rubra)
Red Oak is a popular hardwood native to North America, known for its strength, durability, and attractive grain, often used in furniture, flooring, and cabinetry.
(aka Awoung, Dikela, Mibotu, Bokonge)
Wenge is a heavy, dark brown African hardwood known for its distinctive black color, straight grain, high durability, and strength.
(aka Pau Amarello)
Yellow Heart 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.
(aka Zebrano, Zingana)
Zebra Wood 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.