Wood species
Quartersawn Sapele
QS sapele · Entandrophragma cylindricum
Our kiln-dried Sapele is beautiful and budget-friendly. Known for it’s beautiful stripes, Sapele also looks fantastic when plain sawn and is often found intermingled with African Mahogany.
Key facts
- Janka hardness
- MediumHarder than soft mahogany cousins — still furniture-friendly
- Stability
- Good when quartersawnRibbon face with more stable width behavior than flatsawn
- Grain type
- Ribbon stripeInterlocked — QS exposes the alternating ribbon
- Rot resistance
- Moderately durableUsed indoors for furniture and millwork
- Sustainability
- Watch paperworkAsk about species/lot documentation when required
- Workability
- Respect interlockTear-out risk — climb cuts and helical heads help
About this wood
Due to its naturally high contrast across striking wavy grain, is commonly found on musical instruments, fine furniture, and high-end cabinetry. Pair it with walnut for a subtle, classy element of contrast in your next project.
What we carry
- Quartersawn sapele with ribbon stripe
- Also stock plain-sawn sapele when the truck allows
Thickness is sold in quarters (4/4, 6/4, and so on) — see our hardwood thickness guide. Grades: NHLA grades.