TIMBER LIBRARY / MAHOGANY

THE SPECIES GUIDE

Mahogany Wood

Swietenia macrophylla

MAHOGANY · HARDWOOD

Warm colour. Refined grain.
Timber for considered interiors.

IN THIS GUIDE

01 A closer look at Mahogany

This guide covers big-leaf mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), a hardwood used for furniture, cabinetry and interior joinery. Its warm colour makes it a versatile choice for visible woodwork.

Mahogany is a trade name applied to different timbers. Confirm the botanical species, origin, dimensions and moisture condition of the offered stock before ordering.

BOTANICAL IDENTITY

Scientific name
Swietenia macrophylla

Family Meliaceae
Common name
Big-leaf mahogany

Confirm the botanical species
and specification when ordering.

SPECIESSwietenia macrophylla

SELECT BYGrade, dimensions and condition

MOISTURESpecify for the intended use

02 Warm tones. Lasting character.

Natural colour and figure vary from piece to piece. Inspect the actual material before ordering.

Heartwood

Heartwood ranges from pinkish to reddish brown. Colour varies with the piece, exposure and finish.

Sapwood

Paler outer wood can contrast with the heartwood. Agree the amount of sapwood you want visible in the finished piece.

Grain & figure

Grain may be straight or interlocked. Select matching boards and test machining and finishing on a sample.

Natural timber varies. Confirm moisture condition and inspect cracks, knots and usable dimensions before selecting your material.

03 From log to project-ready timber

01 Inspect

Check size, form and visible defects.

02 Saw

Plan the cut for the required format.

03 Season

Agree the moisture requirement for the end use.

04 Prepare

Confirm final sizes and machining allowances.

Recovery and drying time vary with the log, thickness, defects and intended use.

Choose your mahogany format

FORMATS TO ENQUIRE ABOUT · AVAILABILITY CONFIRMED ON REQUEST

Mahogany logs

Logs for buyers planning their own conversion and cutting requirements.

Boards & planks

Sawn material for furniture, cabinetry and joinery; confirm dimensions and moisture condition.

Slabs & wide sections

Wider pieces for tabletops and feature surfaces, subject to stock and usable dimensions.

Custom-cut timber

Share a cutting list with sizes, quantities and the intended end use.

APPLICATIONS

What can you create with mahogany?

Furniture & cabinetry

Discuss material for furniture and cabinet components, with the grade and moisture condition suited to the project.

Doors & joinery

Specify dimensions and moisture requirements for doors, frames and interior joinery.

Interior features

Select grain and dimensions for decorative interior work. Confirm the finishing requirements for the intended application.

What influences the price?

Size & usable widthLength, thickness, minimum width and machining allowances.

Grade & appearanceFigure, sapwood, knots and cracks in the selected piece.

Moisture & conditionDrying condition, defects and preparation requirements.

Preparation & deliveryCutting, surfacing, quantity and delivery location.

Tell us what you need

Share your sizes, quantity and intended use so we can discuss suitable mahogany timber.

Your mahogany questions, answered

Which mahogany species does this guide cover?

This guide describes Swietenia macrophylla, or big-leaf mahogany. Confirm the botanical species of the offered stock because different timbers are sold under the mahogany trade name.

What can mahogany wood be used for?

Discuss furniture, cabinetry, doors and interior joinery. Suitability depends on grade, moisture condition, dimensions and the demands of the project.

Can I order custom dimensions?

Share length, width, thickness and quantity. Confirm stock availability, machining allowances and whether dimensions are rough-sawn or finished.

What influences the price of mahogany?

Species and origin, size, usable yield, grade, moisture condition, preparation and delivery affect the quotation. Request a quote for your specification.

Mahogany Wood

01 A closer look at Mahogany