ABOUT MAHOGANY

Swietenia or Mahogany is a genus of Meliaceae family. There are three species in this genus:
* Swietenia humilis (Central America to Mexico)
* Swietenia macrophylla (The mainland species.)
* Swietenia mahagani (Native to Florida and the Caribbean, all but extinct.)

The trees grow 20-45 meters tall (Up to almost 150 feet), with a maximum trunk diameter of 2 meters (approximately 7 feet!) The trees can live up to 350 years and are either deciduous or evergreen. The young Mahogany wood is light but if it is stained and polished will become a beautiful reddish brown. The same occurs with age. The wood is used for several applications because of it's strength and density. It has a straight grain, and a fine, even texture which accepts many kinds of stains. It is one of the hardest of the neotropical woods.

Swietenia is known as genuine mahogany because there are several other imitation mahoganies, some from Africa , others from the Philippines . Though they are often mistakenly called Mahogany, only the swietenia is truly mahogany. Swietenia macrophylla is also known as caoba, mara, mogno, big leaf mahogany, grands feuilles, Honduras mahogany, Brazilian mahogany, and araputanga to name a few. The mahogany furnishings you will be purchasing from Mahogany Bay, is from the species swietenia macrophylla. It, like the teak (tectona grandis) is plantation grown in Indonesia . The trees are planted, harvested and replanted to ensure the continuation of this sustainable resource.

OUR MAHOGANY IS THE WORLDS BEST

Mahogany Bay offers quality Mahogany furniture. The wood is harvested from the plantation grown mahogany species, swietenia macrophylla king in Indonesia , and NOT from forests.

Mahogany is not indigenous to Indonesia , but rather the Americas , and by purchasing Mahogany from Krakatoa you are assured that this wood comes from a reliable source. We take pride in the quality of the wood and also the workmanship.

CARING FOR MAHOGANY

Finished, indoor mahogany needs very little maintenance. (Table wax and other furniture cleaners work well.) You'll want to dust with a soft cloth every once and a while, unless the wood has been aged. Aged mahogany should be polished with a wax to help maintain the wood. Outdoor mahogany should be treated with a little more attention. It shouldn't be placed in an area that acquires a lot of sunlight, but is ideal as a bench or chair or table in a shady patio area. It should also be oiled seasonally or on an as needed basis.