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Every Grain Counts
Every grain tells a story?
Knysna Blackwood
Don’t be fooled by the name, the colours of this South African hardwood range from a light golden brown to various darker shades of brown. Its grains can range from straight to wavy to interlocked with a fine texture. It’s also very hard and durable, making it ideal for furniture that will see heavy use.
Untreated blackwood
Treated blackwood
Yellowwood
A high-quality hardwood known for its distinctive yellow hue, which deepens over time to a rich golden tone. Its tight, straight grain and resistance to warping and cracking make it an excellent choice for furniture that will be subjected to heavy use.
Untreated yellowood
Treated yellowood
French Oak
Don’t be fooled by the name, the colours of this South African hardwood range from a light golden brown to various darker shades of brown. Its grains can range from straight to wavy to interlocked with a fine texture. It’s also very hard and durable, making it ideal for furniture that will see heavy use.
Untreated, sanded French Oak
Iroko
Native to the west coast of Africa, Iroko has a warm golden-brown colour and a straight grain that’s often interlocked. It’s a tough, dense and durable wood and so is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Untreated iroko
Treated iroko
In addition to these popular hardwood varieties, we are also able to source many other hardwoods such as African Mahogany, White Oak, Cyprus, Kiaat, Red Gum and White Gum and Ash Wood.
Visit us at our showroom in The Old Cape Quarter, Greenpoint or contact us on +27 71 710 9639 or sales@thewoodmongers.com to arrange a consultation.