wenge
Dark brown wood
Wenge is a tropical African hardwood prized for its dark brown color and distinctive grain pattern.
The wood is dense and durable, used in flooring, furniture, and musical instruments: The cabinet was made of wenge.
The name comes from the Millettia laurentii tree native to central Africa.
Decorative outer layer
- cabinetryFine woodwork furniture craft
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
- millworkFactory-made wooden components
- carpentryWood construction trade
turning · carving · finishing · sanding · planing · kiln-dried · grain · interlocked
Deep earthy hue
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- mochaChocolate-flavored espresso drink
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
rich · deep · warm · variegated · striped · contrasting · dramatic
Of that southern continent
- CongoMajor Central African waterway
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- equatorialOf Earth's central line
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
Cameroon · Gabon · hardwood forest · sustainable harvest · CITES · endangered · plantation · export
Flooring from dense timber
- parquetDecorative wooden flooring
- engineeredDesigned with technical precision
- durableAble to withstand use
- wear-resistantAble to withstand friction
heavy traffic · refinishing · installation · planks · boards · tiles · inlay · border
Enclosed storage furniture
- tablesFlat-topped furniture pieces
- chairsFurniture for sitting
- bedroom setsCoordinated sleeping-room furniture
- dining setsCoordinated eating furniture
paneling · decorative accents · contemporary · modern · minimalist · designer · luxury · high-end
Fretted stringed instrument
- fretboardStringed instrument's neck face
- fingerboardString instrument's pitch surface
- bassDeep pitch or fish
- drumsticksPercussion striking tools
tone · resonance · luthier · acoustic · electric · neck · bridge · percussion
veneer
Decorative outer layer
- cabinetryFine woodwork furniture craft
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
- millworkFactory-made wooden components
carpentry · turning · carving · finishing · sanding · planing · kiln-dried · grain · interlocked · blunting
dark brown
Deep earthy hue
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- mochaChocolate-flavored espresso drink
coffee · rich · deep · warm · variegated · striped · contrasting · dramatic
African
Of that southern continent
- CongoMajor Central African waterway
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- equatorialOf Earth's central line
rainforest · Cameroon · Gabon · hardwood forest · sustainable harvest · CITES · endangered · plantation · export
hardwood flooring
Flooring from dense timber
- parquetDecorative wooden flooring
- engineeredDesigned with technical precision
- durableAble to withstand use
wear-resistant · heavy traffic · refinishing · installation · planks · boards · tiles · inlay · border
cabinets
Enclosed storage furniture
- tablesFlat-topped furniture pieces
- chairsFurniture for sitting
- bedroom setsCoordinated sleeping-room furniture
dining sets · paneling · decorative accents · contemporary · modern · minimalist · designer · luxury · high-end · statement piece
guitar
Fretted stringed instrument
- fretboardStringed instrument's neck face
- fingerboardString instrument's pitch surface
- bassDeep pitch or fish
drumsticks · tone · resonance · luthier · acoustic · electric · neck · bridge · percussion