Sapele

Other Name(s)

Sapelli, Sapeli

Origin

Tropical Africa

Color/Description

Golden to dark reddish brown. Often times has a ribbon pattern when quarter-sawn. Also known for other figured grain patterns like pommele, quilted, mottled, wavy, beeswing, and fiddleback.

Workability

Turns, glues and finishes well. Can sometimes have tear-out due to interlocking grain.

Uses

Veneer, plywood, furniture, cabinets, floors, musical instruments, turned projects, etc.