Wenge

Wenge (Millettia laurentii) is a tough Central African hardwood whose deep chocolate color is so distinctive that “wenge” has become the name of a color used by paint and furniture makers.
The dark brown base sometimes carries muted gold, orange, red or burgundy tints, with overlapping black lines across the surface. The grain is generally straight, sometimes wavy or irregular, and quartersawn boards show a striking, even stripe.
It’s strong, durable, rot- and insect-resistant and very stable, and it glues well, though its coarse texture can make it hard to work. It’s often described as dull, but in our experience fine-grit sanding of flat-sawn boards can bring out a surprisingly deep, glossy luster. It’s very splintery, and its splinters are sharp and can easily become infected, so wear gloves, remove any splinters promptly and use good dust collection.
Its combination of moderate weight, strength and durability makes it well suited to high-traffic flooring, as well as furniture, cabinetry, paneling, handles, bows and walking sticks. See also Panga Panga, its close cousin.
Not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Why We Love This Wood
Another African beauty, with a color so distinctive it's named after the wood.
Client Creations
Quick Look

A Popular Choice in
Vital Statistics
| Main Color Group | Dark Brown |
| Grain Pattern | Pronounced |
| Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF | 4.5 |
| Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 870 |
| Janka Hardness - LBF | 1930 |
| Janka Hardness - N | 8600 |
PRE-CUT SIZES (Wenge)
0 resultsType
Dimensions
Grade
Price
LUMBER PACKS (Wenge)
1 resultsTitle
Qty
Grade
Price
$481.00 – $500.00Price range: $481.00 through $500.00
yes
Select This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page


















