Mahogany is one of popular material for wooden furniture. Mahogany, or in Indonesia known as Mahoni, is referring to a kind of tropical tree which has reddish-brown color in a numerous varieties.Mahogany has a commonly straight grain and is usually free of voids and pockets. Its color will darken over time, and displays a beautiful reddish sheen when polished. Mahogany is very durable and has a great workability which makes it as wood crafting and wood furnishings. This wood also resists wood rot, which suitable for boat construction. Mahogany has integrity and capability to produce a very dark, warm tone thus was used as musical instrument such as drum and guitar, either electric or acoustic.
Mahogany was taken by Dutch to Indonesia over 400 hundred years ago then spread all over the country. In early period it was used as an ideal hardwood for building furniture, then it also use as wooden crafting furniture. In Indonesia it has been cultivate to meet a demand of wood. For few species are endanger so it restricts use, such as Honduran Mahogany.
As its characteristics, which resistant to bad weather and insects also sturdy, teak is more suitable than mahogany for outdoor furniture. But the price is more expensive than mahogany which sometimes will be a problem. Therefore mahogany wood furniture is favorable for indoor furniture, at the side of the lower price, the quality is excellent.
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Central Java - Indonesia
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