Wood type
Wengé
African hardwood
Wenge wood is a tropical hardwood species native to West and Central Africa.
It can be recognised by its dark brown colour and is marked by its lighter stripes and/or flame markings. Wenge wood is in durability class 2 and can be labelled as durable. It thus has a lifespan of 15 to even 25 years. Freshly sawn, wenge will show a light yellow-brown colour, but after exposure to light, it turns dark brown fairly quickly. Wenge is best treated when it comes into contact with water. This wood species is therefore especially popular for indoor applications such as parquet, furniture or veneer.
