What is the difference between sheesham and mango wood?

Sheesham (Indian rosewood) is denser, harder and tighter-grained with dramatic figure — a contract workhorse. Mango is lighter, even-toned and more uniform, and takes stain and paint predictably. Both are kiln-dried to about 8–10% moisture so they stay stable after shipping.

What moisture content should solid-wood furniture be?

For furniture going to dry, air-conditioned interiors, solid wood should be kiln-dried to roughly 8–10% moisture. We kiln-dry in our own yard and log the moisture of every piece, so it does not crack or warp as it settles at the destination.

Is acacia good for outdoor furniture?

Acacia is hard and naturally water-resistant, which suits covered outdoor and humid settings. It still needs the right finish and periodic re-oiling, and fully exposed pieces should be specified and treated for weather — tell us the setting and we will steer the build.

Close-up of solid-wood table joinery and grain

Solid Wood, Cane & Upholstery — Our Materials

Kiln-dried and moisture-logged in our own yard: sheesham, mango, acacia, oak, cane and upholstery, so the last piece off the line matches the first.

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Nine materials, one standard

Everything we build is kiln-dried and moisture-logged in our own yard, so the last piece off a run behaves like the first. Choose by how a piece will be used and where it will live, and we'll steer species and construction on the sample.

Sheesham — dense, tight-grained Indian rosewood; a contract workhorse.
Mango — even-toned and stable; clean, contemporary pieces.
Acacia — hard and water-resistant; humidity and heavy contact.
Oak and teak — heavier, more formal pieces and weather-resistant outdoor use.
Solid wood and cane & rattan — the full range.
Upholstered and leather — tailored in-house, COM accepted — and reclaimed from documented stock.

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Frequently asked

What is the difference between sheesham and mango wood?: Sheesham (Indian rosewood) is denser, harder and tighter-grained with dramatic figure — a contract workhorse. Mango is lighter, even-toned and more uniform, and takes stain and paint predictably. Both are kiln-dried to about 8–10% moisture so they stay stable after shipping.
What moisture content should solid-wood furniture be?: For furniture going to dry, air-conditioned interiors, solid wood should be kiln-dried to roughly 8–10% moisture. We kiln-dry in our own yard and log the moisture of every piece, so it does not crack or warp as it settles at the destination.
Is acacia good for outdoor furniture?: Acacia is hard and naturally water-resistant, which suits covered outdoor and humid settings. It still needs the right finish and periodic re-oiling, and fully exposed pieces should be specified and treated for weather — tell us the setting and we will steer the build.

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