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Curly Makore

Curly Makore

Curly Makore: Where Warmth Meets Movement This architectural veneer sheet showcases the remarkable figure of curly makore, displaying a rich, saturated terra cotta-orange tone that flows across the entire face of the panel. The characteristic "ripple" or curl figure runs horizontally across the grain, creating an undulating, almost three-dimensional optical effect that catches and shifts with changing light. The base color ranges from a warm burnt sienna to a softer salmon-peach in the highlighted ridges of the curl, producing extraordinary depth and visual complexity without staining or artificial enhancement. At Rosebud Veneer and Plywood in Louisville, Kentucky, our curly makore panels represent one of the most sought-after species in high-end architectural millwork and commercial interiors. The tight, consistent curl figure visible throughout this sheet makes it an exceptional choice for feature walls, executive office paneling, elevator cab interiors, and custom cabinetry where a statement surface is the design priority. The warm orange-brown palette pairs beautifully with brushed brass hardware, dark-stained walnut accents, and honed limestone flooring. With thirty years of architectural veneer expertise, Rosebud sources curly makore with the consistency and figure intensity that designers and millwork shops demand on deadline. This species finishes exceptionally well, deepening to a luminous amber-cognac tone under oil or conversion varnish. Contact our Louisville showroom to request samples and discuss sequence-matched sets for your next project.

UsesVeneer, plywood, furniture, cabinetry, flooring, boatbuilding, musical instruments, turned objects, and other small wooden specialty items.
SourcesWestern and Middle Africa (from Sierra Leone to Gabon)
Meta TitleCurly Makore Wood Veneer | Rosebud Veneer
Sheet SizeCall for Available Sizes
Other NamesCurly Makore
WorkabilityGenerally easy to work, though sections with interlocked grain can cause tearout during planing or other machining operations. Makore will react when put into direct contact with iron, becoming discolored and stained. Makore also has a pronounced blunting effect on cutters due to its high silica content. Besides this dulling effect, Makore turns well, and is easy to glue and finish.
AvailabilityAvailable in lumber and veneer form. Prices should be in the mid range for an imported hardwood. Boards and veneer with figured grain patterns are likely to be much more expensive.
Grain TextureGrain generally straight, though interlocked or wavy grain is sometimes present. Fine even texture with good natural luster.
CharacteristicsHeartwood pink or reddish brown, sometimes with streaks of mild color variation. Yellowish sapwood can be two to three inches wide, and is clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Figured grain patterns (such as mottled or curly) are a common occurrence. It is very durable, and is also resistant to insect attack.
Scientific NameTieghemella heckelii
Price DescriptionDark red with fiddleback figure