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Hand-selected by woodworkers
Project-ready quality
You get exactly what you see
Add depth, movement, and timeless sophistication to your next project with Sapele.
Often compared to Mahogany, Sapele is prized for its rich reddish brown tones and striking grain variation. When quartersawn, it reveals a dramatic ribbon stripe figure that shimmers with light and shadow, giving finished pieces a sense of motion and elegance.
Ideal for fine furniture, cabinetry, doors, tabletops, and architectural panels, Sapele offers high end appearance with excellent strength and stability.
✅ Colour and Grain
Medium to deep reddish brown heartwood with interlocked grain and pronounced ribbon striping when quartersawn
✅ Workability
Machines well with sharp tooling, glues reliably, and finishes to a smooth, lustrous surface
✅ Design Impact
Elevates modern, mid century, and traditional designs where grain and depth matter
🔧 Interlocked Grain
The ribbon stripe figure comes from interlocked grain, which may require light passes or a high angle cutter to reduce tearout
🌲 Exotic but Responsible
Sourced from managed forests in West and Central Africa and widely used as a sustainable Mahogany alternative
📚 Material Insight
Sapele is commonly used in high end furniture, musical instruments, and architectural millwork due to its strength, stability, and visual drama
• Janka Hardness: ~1410 lbs
• Density: ~42 lbs per ft³
• Thickness: 8/4 2 inch rough, skip dressed to highlight figure
• Origin: West and Central Africa
• 5 pieces per pack
• Widths: 6 to 8 inches
• Lengths: Choose from 24 inches or 48 inches
Skip dressed to showcase its natural ribbon stripe and rich tone, these Sapele boards are ideal for projects where movement, refinement, and craftsmanship take center stage.
Not 100% satisfied? We’ll replace it, refund it, or fix it — whatever it takes
From a single standout board to full retail or renovation projects, we’ve helped over 3,000 Canadian woodworkers bring their vision to life.
Whether you’re a first-time DIYer, a contractor building custom interiors, or a designer sourcing unique wood for a client — we have the experience, selection, and support to get you exactly what you need.
