Wenge Wood
Wenge Wood Natural Wood
Code: Wenge Wood
Wenge Wood (Millettia laurentii)
Common Name: Wenge
Origin: Wenge wood comes from Central Africa, particularly from the Congo.
Tree Size:
- Height: Typically ranges between 60 to 90 feet (18-27 meters).
- Diameter: Usually around 1 to 1.2 meters.
Average Dry Weight: 870 kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 8600 Newtons
Color and Appearance: It is characterized by a very dark to black color, with dark brown streaks that give it a distinctive appearance.
Texture: Smooth and glossy.
Density: Its density ranges from 830 to 960 kg/m³ when dry.
Uses:
- Widely used in luxury furniture manufacturing and interior decorations due to its beauty and durability.
- Used in indoor flooring.
- Used in the production of household items such as utensils and wooden tools.
- Also used in the manufacturing of luxury boats and musical instruments due to its distinctive sound and solid texture.