Sapele Wood Modern Interiors
What is Sapele Wood?

Workability
Due to its interlocking grain, sapele can be difficult to work with in some machining operations (such as planing, routing, etc.), leading to tearout. As observed by exotic wood dealers in India, when in close contact with iron, it will also react by discoloring and staining. Sapele spins, glues, and finishes well but has a small blunting impact on cutters.

Sustainability
Despite not being included in the CITES Appendices, the Sapele Wood species is on the IUCN Red List. It is classified as vulnerable due to exploitation, a decline in its natural range, and a population decline of more than 20% during the previous three generations.

Common Uses
Veneer, plywood, household furnishings, kitchen cabinets, flooring, boatbuilding, musical instruments, turned objects, and tiny wooden speciality goods.
We exclusively provide Sapele Wood in log form:
- Only round logs are available
- On request, sapele logs can be sawn
- Origin: Africa

Characteristics
Tree Size
50-100 ft (15-30 m) tall
Trunk Diameter
0.6 to 1m
Janka Hardness
1,410 lbf (6,280 N)
Average Dried Weight
42 lbs/ft3 (670 kg/m3)
Odor
When sapele is being worked, a unique, cedar-like fragrance is released.
Workability
While some machining operations might be challenging to work with, it turns, glues, and finishes nicely.
Texture
Uniform and extremely fine texture, capable of absorbing a lot of natural lustre
Sustainability
A population decline of over 20% over the last three generations has led to the species being designated as vulnerable.
Drying
Drying process is slow
Durability
It is a wood with a mediocre degree of durability, but its heart is exceptionally rot- and decay-resistant.
Maintenance
Low
Cost
Moderately priced
Applications of Sapele Harwood
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Walnut wood darken over time?
How durable is Walnut for flooring?
What is the best way to maintain Walnut furniture?
Is your Walnut FSC certified?
Can Walnut be used for outdoor applications?
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