Edinam Lumber

Edinam, also called Tiama, is a Central African hardwood known for warm pinkish to tan heartwood that deepens with exposure to light. Versatile and affordable, it’s often used as a value-priced mahogany substitute for cabinetry, doors, boatbuilding, and fine millwork. Edinam balances strength with ease of finishing, though its interlocked grain may need care. Wood Vendors provides kiln-dried stock. Compare with African Mahogany Lumber,  Sapele Lumber, Sipo Lumber.
Kiln Dried, s2s hit/miss or Rough cut, 5" & wider, 6' & longer. 90-100% Clear
Edinam Lumber Prices per Board Foot as of Jan 21, 2026
Description 100-249 B.F. 250-499 B.F. 500-999 B.F. 1000+ B.F.
4/4 Edinam, Flat Sawn 10.50 8.75 7.25 6.75
6/4 Edinam, Flat Sawn 10.50 9.25 7.25 6.75
4/4 Edinam, Quartersawn info icon 11.50 9.75 8.25 7.75
6/4 Edinam, Quartersawn 11.90 10.15 8.65 8.15
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Edinam Lumber Appearance and Design Attributes

Primary Color Tone: red

  • Characteristics
    USES:  Boat Building, Furniture, Architectural Millwork, Doors. Mahogany Substitute.
    ORIGINS:  Central Africa primarily Ivory Coast and Ghana
    BOTANICAL NAME:  Entandrophragma angolense
    COMMON NAME:  Tiama
    COLOR DETAILS:  Pinkish-Light Brown to Tan. Darkens with Light Exposure.
    WEIGHT:  3.2-3.5 lbs per B.F.
    WORKABILITY:  Machines, Glues and Finishes Well, but interlocking grain can lead to tear outs.
  • Capabilities

    Edinam - Tiama Lumber for Sale

    Edinam is also commonly called Tiama.  It is member of the meliacae family, better known as mahogany.  Edinam is frequently used as a substitute for genuine mahogany due to it's price and working properties.  It is an easy specie to work with, but interlocking grain can lead to tear-outs.  Wood Vendors supplies 4/4 and 6/4 Lumber, surfacing, ripping, sorting is also available upon request.

    Call Tom or Pat at 877.983.6367 with your Edinam questions or requests.

     

  • Additional Info
    For more information, WoodVendors recommends:
    Link: Edinam Technical Information
    Link: More Edinam Pictures