Mahogany hardwood is now one of the more valuable wood species in the world and is known for its unique colouring which develops in to a deep red/brown as the wood ages. Unlike oak or pine, mahogany naturally features very little knots if any depending on the tree and gives the wood a smooth and even grain pattern. This makes it an ideal choice for fine furnishings and wood craft. The most common use for mahogany is for furniture making as it is not only highly attractive but also durable, keeping its strength for decades and is resistance to rot – this is why many old antique pieces are made from mahogany and worth anything from hundreds to thousands of pounds.
Unfortunately, according to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) almost all types of mahogany trees are endangered and nearly commercially extinct within South America. To ensure that we can keep this magnificent hardwood growing and developing, we use a wood that is almost identical to mahogany but that is sustainable to source and ensures that none of the finish is lost.
Sapele is a reddish-brown wood that is very similar to mahogany in many ways. The most remarkable feature about sapele is that the grain is interlocked and changes direction in frequent intervals. Before WWI the principal demand for this wood came from Germany where it was used for decorative cabinet work. Sapele is also one of Europe’s most desired woods in manufacturing doors, windows and hardwood flooring and has a wide variety of applications. It is also very popular as a decorative surface for high-grade furniture and it makes an excellent alternative to genuine mahogany. Sapele also features even more durability than true mahogany and combines this durability with the strength of oak, making it perfect for use in intricate designs for beds, larger sized beds and any other large furniture ideas.
As all of our beds are handmade to order, we are pleased to say that every single bed in our range is available to be made in sapele. This includes our Chelsea Bed which combines modern design with a more traditional finish or even our Kings Bed for a truly solid, outstanding feature point to your bedroom. Even with this hardwood option, we can still get this order to you from as little as four days from point of order and we can also offer a customisation/alteration service – should you have any questions or queries about this service please contact us via e-mail or phone and we would be happy to help with anything that you may require.
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