Wenge Wood Modern Interiors
What is Wenge Wood?

Workability
It is very challenging to manually cut and polish, so a sharp blade is required for continuous cutting. Another problem is staining. Wenge wood dust causes eye and skin irritation, gastrointestinal cramping, and nervous system disorders. Due to the wood’s extreme density, machining is challenging, and the heat produced quickly wears down tools. For best results, tools must be kept as sharp as possible.

Sustainability
Wenge wood is being exploited, harvested, and dwindling as a result of the popularity of this type of lumber in Africa. The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources designated this tree as an endangered species as a result of the tree’s dramatic population decline over the past few decades. If you intend to buy a lot of wenge lumber for your floor, take the environment into account before making your choice.

Common Uses
Sculptures made of wood, furniture, tool handles, panelling, musical instruments, and external cladding
We exclusively provide Wenge Wood in log form:
- Size: Only spherical logs are available
- Wenge wood logs can be sawn upon request
- Origin: Africa

Characteristics
Tree Size
60-90 ft (18-27 m) tall
Trunk Diameter
3-6 ft (1-1.8 m)
Janka Hardness
1,930 lbf (8,600 N)
Average Dried Weight
54 lbs/ft3 (870 kg/m3)
Odor
Only noticeable when cutting and dealing with wood does it have a faint, slightly bitter fragrance.
Workability
Difficult. It can be tough to seem precisely smoothed out, it can splinter readily, it can blunt tool blades, and it can be sanded unevenly.
Texture
With a low and natural shine, the material has a coarse texture and a straight, even grain.
Sustainability
Listed as an endangered species on the IUCN Red List.
Drying
Slow
Durability
Quite strong. Natural defence against termite and rot.
Maintenance
Low
Cost
Costly, with growing costs due to a rise in supply shortages
Applications of Wenge Harwood
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Walnut wood darken over time?
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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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