Mahogany
The classic reddish hardwood — rich, dimensionally rock-solid and famous for its deep, shifting ribbon shimmer.
Rich, refined, remarkably stable
Mahogany is the hardwood history chose. Its heartwood glows from warm pinkish-brown to deep red, deepening richly with age — and under light it reveals chatoyancy, a shifting ribbon shimmer that makes the surface feel alive.
Swietenia macrophylla pairs that beauty with legendary dimensional stability — it barely moves, resists warping, and machines to a flawless finish. For centuries it has been the first choice for fine furniture and refined interiors.
Verified timber characteristics
Species data: The Wood Database (Swietenia macrophylla). Figures are standard for the species at 12% moisture content.
What makes mahogany special
Beyond the numbers, this is how mahogany performs on the qualities that matter for premium panelling.
Indicative ratings for interior panelling use, based on species characteristics.
Panel dimensions
Four finishes
Natural
The warm red grain sealed to let its shimmer glow.
Open Grains
Texture opened to deepen the ribbon figure.
Stained
Tinted to warm or darken the classic red tone.
Embossed
A pressed surface texture for extra depth and feel.
The wood of fine interiors
- Fine furniture-matched panelling
- Studies, libraries & boardrooms
- Feature walls & wainscoting
- Ceilings & refined interiors
Mahogany’s low movement means panels stay flat and tight-jointed for decades, while the colour matures from bright red to a deep, antique auburn — the patina collectors prize. Best enjoyed indoors.
Bring Mahogany home
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