Solid Wood for Hospitality Furniture
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A materials guide for specifiers — how sheesham, mango, acacia, cane and reclaimed wood behave, and how to choose for contract use.
Why moisture content matters more than the species
Solid wood moves with humidity. The single biggest cause of cracking and warping in imported furniture is timber that wasn’t dried properly before it was built.
Everything we make is kiln-dried in our own yard and logged by moisture content — typically 8–10% for sheesham and mango — so the last piece off the line behaves like the first.
Sheesham (Indian rosewood)
Dense, hard and tight-grained, with dramatic figure. It takes a fine finish and stands up to heavy contract use — a workhorse for solid-wood tables, sideboards and beds.
Mango
Even-toned and stable, mango is a versatile, sustainable hardwood (harvested from orchards past fruiting). It suits clean, contemporary pieces and takes stains and paints predictably.
Acacia
Hard, water-resistant and characterful, acacia handles humidity and wear well — a good choice where pieces see a lot of contact or sit in damper climates.
Cane and reclaimed
Hand-woven cane adds lightness and craft to fronts and backs. Reclaimed timber, from documented stock, brings a settled patina and a lower-impact story — supplied where the volume allows.
Specifying for contract use
Tell us the environment — indoor, covered outdoor, dry or humid — and the finish you want. We’ll steer species and construction so the piece lasts, and confirm it on the sample before you scale up.