Face Veneer

Afzelia

Species: Afzelia (Afzelia bipidensis)
Origin: Tropical West and Central Africa
Manufacturing method: sliced
Colouring: light brown to reddish-brown
Available certified: Yes

The Afzelia also known as Doussié belongs to the subfamily of the caesalpinia family and comes from the tropical West and Central Africa. It can reach a growth height of up to 40 m and a trunk diameter of up to 1,2 m.  Afzelia veneer is used in the manufacture of parquet flooring, stairs and furniture, in boat building and due to its low frictional resistance, as a road surface for cycling tracks.