Face Veneer

Afzelia varnished

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 caesalpinia and comes from the tropical West and Central Africa. It can reach a growing height of up to 40 m and a 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.