Introduction of common mahogany species

Friends who know more about furniture materials believe that mahogany is very familiar with mahogany. In fact, mahogany is the general name of high-end and valuable furniture materials in China, which contains a very rich variety. According to the density and other indicators, the state standardizes mahogany, which is divided into two families, five genera, eight categories and 33 species. In addition, the mahogany wood pattern is beautiful, the material is hard, durable, is one of the preferred wood for many people. Today, let's talk about the common kinds of mahogany. Let's learn about it.

1. Rosewood

Rosewood is the best kind of mahogany, with hard wood, purple-black color, heavy handle, fine texture and irregular crab claw patterns. In addition, the texture of rosewood is like forging jade, and the furniture made of it does not need to be painted, deformed and not easy to decay, while the Qing court listed red sandalwood as the preferred material for palace furniture products.

2. Rosewood

Rosewood, also known as incense mahogany, is similar to the sour branch wood, its wood is hard, the color is red-yellow or red-purple, the texture is rain-like line can float in the water, shaped like wooden tendons. Its more famous Hainan rosewood is not only the most expensive wood in China, but also the main material of hardwood furniture in Ming and Qing dynasties.

3. Sour branch wood

In the north of our country, it is often called old mahogany, but it is called sour branch because of its unique sour aroma. Sour branch wood is hard and heavy, durable, furniture materials used more is the red acid branch varieties such as Orchid yellow sandalwood and cross toe yellow sandalwood.

4. Chicken wing wood

Chicken wing wood is also called "Qi Zi Mu". Its wood texture is very similar to chicken wings, so it is called chicken wing wood. Guangdong and Hainan Island in China mainly produce this kind of wood. Although the chicken wing wood has not been counted as the top material, but in fact, the chicken wing wood still has a very profound historical background. And the growth rate of chicken wing wood is relatively fast, and the distribution range is also relatively wide, so the price is also relatively cheap and close to the people.

5. Ebony wood

The color of ebony is black and shiny, the structure is fine and dignified, and there is a sense of grease. Its heartwood is black and irregular black, its structure is fine and uniform, the material is hard and heavy, and it has a greasy feeling. Ebony is often used to make small pieces such as chopsticks and ink cartridges, but it is rare to make furniture.

The above is the introduction of some common types of mahogany. Have you ever bought mahogany furniture? What kind of mahogany material and kind do you like? Welcome to leave a message to share.

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