Wenge WEN01 — 890x175x23mm

Wenge (Millettia laurentii)

Wenge is one of the most distinctive and dramatic of all tropical hardwoods — a timber of exceptional character, deep colour, and bold, coarse grain that makes an immediate visual statement. Its near-black to dark espresso-brown heartwood, interspersed with fine pale streaks along the grain, gives it a striking, almost graphic appearance that is unlike any other timber. It is a wood that commands attention and rewards careful finishing.

Dense, hard, and naturally durable, Wenge is prized by furniture makers, flooring specialists, and turners for its extraordinary visual impact and its ability to take a superb natural finish. It works best with sharp tools and care, and responds beautifully to oils that deepen and enrich its already remarkable colour.

Species Details

• Species: Millettia laurentii
• Common Name: Wenge
• Origin: Central Africa (Congo, Cameroon)
• Colour: Dark espresso-brown to near-black with fine pale grain streaks
• Janka Hardness: ~1,630 lbf (~7,250 N)
• Density: ~870 kg/m³
• Durability: Very durable — Class 1-2
• Workability: Moderate — works best with sharp tools; can splinter so care is needed. Finishes superbly with oils.

This Piece

• SKU: WEN01
• Dimensions: 890 x 175 x 23mm
• Weight: 3.4kg
• Finish: Planed Faces
• Photos: Images show the actual piece you will receive

Ideal for fine furniture, flooring, turning, and any project where a bold, dramatic, naturally dark hardwood is called for.