Oak
Oak originates from North America. Furniture grade oak is a valuable source for manufacturing furniture & veneering. Oak is a hard wood that is strong, economical & rot-resistant with a light brown/yellow finish. We love working with this wood because we can stain it any colour and accentuate the floral grain.
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Mahogany
Mahogany originates from Asia, North America & Brazil. This hardwood is reddish-brown in colours and becomes darker when sealed. Mahogany has a subtle straight grain that makes the texture less dramatic and is pleasing to the eye. Mostly used in a lot of traditional furniture.
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Maple
Maple originates from Northern America. It is a hardwood and fantastic for manufacturing furniture, cabinetry etc. and is also durable. It is light in colour with light brown hues which gives an overall yellow colour.
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Kiaat
Kiaat originated from central and southern Africa and also known as African teak, “mukwa” or “bloedhout”. It is a dark brown in colour with streaks of light-coloured sapwood running through it. It created a very attractive pattern and texture. The wood is also very durable and borer and termite resistant.