This stunning sheet of crotch mahogany veneer displays one of nature's most dramatic wood figures, characterized by a bold, flame-like cathedral pattern that radiates symmetrically outward from a central spine. The rich, warm reddish-brown coloration deepens toward the heart of the crotch, where compressed grain creates intense feathering and plume formations. The surface exhibits a natural luster and chatoyance — that remarkable light-catching depth unique to figured veneers — with tonal variat
Rosebud Veneer provides Crotch Mahogany English Harewood Burl to Bald Head Island, North Carolina. Contact us for pricing and availability.
Uses: Acoustic Panels, Architectural Panels, Cabinetry, Ceilings, Conference Tables, Doors, Marquetry, Millwork, Residential Furniture, Store Fixtures, Systems Furniture
Sources: West and Central Africa
Category: crotch
Meta Title: Crotch Mahogany Wood Veneer | Rosebud Veneer
Sheet Size: Call for Available Sizes
Other Names: Crotch Mahogany
Workability: Easy to work, glue, and finish. Tearout can sometimes be a problem if the grain is interlocked.
Availability: Readily available in a variety of lumber sizes, as well as plywood and veneer. Prices are low to moderate for an imported hardwood.
Grain Texture: Grain is straight to interlocked, with a medium to coarse texture. Good natural luster with a light-refracting optical phenomenon known as chatoyancy.
Characteristics: Typically red to red-brown, and darker than South American mahoganies, this species often develops a plain to ropey stripe, and may be marked with highly decorative cross figuring. Crotch veneers with vivid, flame-like patterns are one of nature's most beautiful works of art.
Scientific Name: Swietenia macrophylla
Meta Description: Premium Crotch Mahogany wood veneer sheets and panels. Available from Rosebud Veneer.
Price Description: Well defined plume figure, large sizes available
Price Raw Wood Veneer: 6.5
Price Two Ply Wood Veneer: 18.5
