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Pommele Sapele Wood Veneer

Pommele Sapele VeneerSapele is a member of the mahogany family and like mahogany, this deciduous species grows quite large...up to 150 feet tall. Quartersawn sapele veneer is very even in color and grain. The highly sought-after pommele ("pom-el-LAY") sapele is stunning. Pommele sapele resembles rain drops cascading down a pane of glass.

Common Name:
  Sapele ("Sa-PEEL-lee"), Sapeli, Aboudikro
Scientific Name:
   Entandrophragma cylindricum
Family:
   Meliaceae
Color:
   Red to reddish-brown
Origin:
   Africa - Nigeria, Liberia, Congo, Zaire, Cameroon, Uganda
Hardness:
   Hard
Texture:
   Fine, semi-open pore
Finishing:
   Readily accepts stains and finishes. It is important to note that the figure in this veneer really "pops" when an oil or lacquer based finish is applied.
Did You Know:
   The term Pommele is derived from the French word "Pomme" which translates to "apple". This is a great way to describe the shimmering circles of pommele veneer.

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Tip from Joe

I've found that cell phones and tablets display reasonably accurate colors of our veneer photos.
 
Rendering variations on some computer monitors can cause our pictures to appear different from the actual veneer.