Black Mottled Makore presents one of the most visually compelling figure patterns available in the world of architectural veneer. The face shown here displays a warm golden-tan base tone with rich amber and honey-brown depth, crossed throughout by a dense, undulating mottled figure that creates a shimmering, almost three-dimensional optical movement across the entire surface. The figure manifests as tightly stacked, irregular horizontal ripples interlaced with vertical ribbon striping, producing
Rosebud Veneer offers Black Mottled Makore Terms in Highlands, Kentucky. Contact us for details.
Uses: High-end architectural paneling, boardrooms, elevator cabs, luxury retail interiors. The dramatic dark mottled figure makes it ideal for feature walls and accent panels.
Sources: West Africa, Ghana, Nigeria
Category: figured
Meta Title: Black Mottled Makore Wood Veneer | Rosebud Veneer
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Other Names: Block Mottled Makore
Workability: Generally easy to work, though interlocked grain can cause tearout during planing. Glues, stains, and finishes well. The silica content can dull cutting edges more quickly than most species.
Availability: Moderately available from West Africa (Tieghemella heckelii). Quality mottled figure logs command a premium.
Grain Texture: Interlocked grain with a fine, even texture. The mottled figure creates a block or quilted pattern that shifts and moves under changing light. Very consistent and uniform.
Characteristics: Makore with a pronounced dark mottled figure, creating a dramatic contrast of dark brown to near-black patches against a reddish-brown background. The mottled pattern is caused by interlocked grain reflecting light at different angles, producing a shimmering, three-dimensional effect.
Scientific Name: Tieghemella heckelii
Meta Description: Premium Black Mottled Makore wood veneer sheets and panels. Makore with a pronounced dark mottled figure. Available from Rosebud Veneer.
Price Description: Mid-to-premium pricing. Heavily figured mottled logs are priced above plain Makore.