Shopping Cart

Call us: +1 (207) 364 1520

Free shipping to the lower 48 states on orders > $100  *T&Cs apply

Wenge

Millettia laurentii
Also known as |
Dikela|Wenge
Wenge Lumber @ Rare Woods USA

Wenge is unique among the world’s exotic woods. This tough tropical wood’s distinctive deep chocolate color — which can sometimes augmented by muted gold, orange, red or even burgundy tint — is actually known as “Wenge” in the color spectrum nomenclature of various parts of the world (with paint manufacturers, etc.). Its grains are generally straight (though sometimes wavy or irregular) and are accenuated by overlapping black lines which typically decorate the board’s surface.

While being considered a strong, durable wood, Wenge’s course, rugged texture makes it very splintery — making some craftsmen hesitant to use it. It can be difficult to work, although is glues well and is considered a very dimensionally stable species.

Exercise caution when working with this wood. Its splinters can be like little razors and when one pentetrates the skin, it is quite painful and the area can quickly and easily get infected, if quick action isn’t taken to remove it (the splinter) and sterilize the area.

Although most sources consider Wenge to be a dull wood with poor natural luster, our experience has revealed that a deep, glossy luster can sometimes emerge through fine-grit sanding of flatsawn boards. Its combination of relatively light weight, rot & insect resistance and impressive tensil strength has yielded the wood to a variety of indoor and outdoor uses, being particularly well suited for flooring in heavy traffic areas.

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.

Client Creations
    Quick Look
    Wenge Lumber @ Rare Woods USA
    https://www.rarewoodsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/11-30-21-Lady-Steam-done.jpg,https://www.rarewoodsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-9-5-Cavalier-Cat.jpg,Jo Labre
    A Popular Choice in
    Vital Statistics
    Main Color GroupDark Brown
    Grain Pattern Pronounced
    Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF4.5
    Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3870
    Janka Hardness - LBF1930
    Janka Hardness - N8600
    PRE-CUT SIZES (Wenge)
    0 results

    Type

    Dimensions

    Grade

    Price

    No items found

    LUMBER PACKS (Wenge)
    1 results

    Title

    Qty

    Grade

    Price

    20BF Pack
    SEL+

    Price range: $481.00 through $500.00

    yes

    Select This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

    SHOP ALL (Wenge)

    Browse SIMILAR lumber products by size, thickness, type or price

    Search With Filters
    Price
    Length
    Width
    Thickness
    Search
    Spoil your favorite “Wood Nutter” with a gift card from Rare Woods SA
    WENG1635_1
    WENG1635
    0.94"
    x 6.5" x
    30.5"
    | Grade: A
    Clean.

    $45.89

    WENG1634_1
    WENG1634
    0.94"
    x 6.44" x
    30.63"
    | Grade: AB
    Cracks.

    $41.53

    WENG1633_1
    WENG1633
    0.94"
    x 5.5" x
    30.5"
    | Grade: AB
    Checks.

    $34.29

    WENG1632_1
    WENG1632
    0.94"
    x 5.5" x
    30.5"
    | Grade: A
    Clean.

    $37.72

    WENG1631_1
    WENG1631
    0.94"
    x 5.31" x
    30.5"
    | Grade: AB
    Planer marks. Edge defects.

    $34.28

    WENG1630_1
    WENG1630
    0.94"
    x 5.31" x
    30.63"
    | Grade: AB
    Planer marks. Bark inclusions. Small edge defects. Checks.

    $34.47

    WENG1629_1
    WENG1629
    0.94"
    x 4.69" x
    30.5"
    | Grade: B
    Cracks. Surface defects. Edge defects. Planer marks.

    $26.83

    WENG1628_1
    WENG1628
    0.94"
    x 4.69" x
    30.44"
    | Grade: AB
    Planer marks. Skip planed. Checks.

    $30.06

    WENG1627_1
    WENG1627
    0.94"
    x 5.81" x
    30.56"
    | Grade: A
    Small checks.

    $40.28

    WENG1626_1
    WENG1626
    0.94"
    x 5.75" x
    30.56"
    | Grade: A
    Clean.

    $40.62

    WENG1625_1
    WENG1625
    0.94"
    x 4.5" x
    30.5"
    | Grade: A
    Clean.

    $31.96

    WENG1624_1
    WENG1624
    0.94"
    x 4.5" x
    30.5"
    | Grade: A
    Some tear out.

    $32.51

    WENG1623_1
    WENG1623
    0.94"
    x 5.75" x
    30.5"
    | Grade: AB
    Small edge defects. Skip planed. Planer marks.

    $36.93

    WENG1622_1
    WENG1622
    0.94"
    x 5.69" x
    30.5"
    | Grade: AB
    Edge defects. Skip planed. Small checks.

    $36.24

    WENG1621_1
    WENG1621
    0.94"
    x 5.5" x
    29.31"
    | Grade: A
    Small surface defect.

    $37.43

    wenge
    ALSO AVAILABLE (Wenge)

    Description

    Grade

    UOM

    Price

    Wenge-Select&better-4/4Lumber
    4/4 Lumber
    Select & better
    bf
    19
    bf
    no
    Wenge-Select&better-5/4Lumber

    5/4 Lumber

    Select & better
    bf
    19.5
    bf
    no
    Wenge-Select&better-6/4Lumber

    6/4 Lumber

    Select & better
    bf
    19.5
    bf
    no
    Wenge-Select&better-8/4Lumber

    8/4 Lumber

    Select & better
    bf
    20
    bf
    no

    6
      6
      Your Cart
      WENG1628_1
      Wenge
      WENG1628
      1 X $30.06 = $30.06
      WENG1633_1
      Wenge
      WENG1633
      1 X $34.29 = $34.29
      WENG1623_1
      Wenge
      WENG1623
      1 X $36.93 = $36.93
      WENG1632_1
      Wenge
      WENG1632
      1 X $37.72 = $37.72
      WENG1630_1
      Wenge
      WENG1630
      1 X $34.47 = $34.47
      WENG1634_1
      Wenge
      WENG1634
      1 X $41.53 = $41.53

      Species Pricing Enquiry

      Species Pricing Enquiry