Makore Lumber

Makore, or African Cherry, is a West African hardwood with rich red tones and a fine, uniform texture. Harder and denser than American Cherry, it’s perfect for cabinetry, flooring, and fine furniture. It finishes beautifully to a refined, elegant look. Compare with Jatoba Lumber.
Kiln Dried, Rough, Random Widths 5"+, Random Lengths 6'+. 90-100% Clear. * Limited amounts available in full units only, call for details
Makore Lumber Prices per Board Foot as of Feb 12, 2026
Description 100-249 B.F. 250-499 B.F. 500-999 B.F. 1000+ B.F.
4/4 Makore info icon 9.35 7.35 6.10 5.10
5/4 Makore 9.50 7.50 6.25 5.25
6/4 Makore 9.55 7.55 6.30 5.30
8/4 Makore 9.60 7.60 6.35 5.35
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Makore Lumber Appearance and Design Attributes

Primary Color Tone: red

  • Characteristics
    USES:  Furniture, Flooring, Cabinets, Boats
    ORIGINS:  West Coast of Africa primarily Ivory Coast, Gabon and the Cameroons
    BOTANICAL NAME:  Tieghemella spp.
    COMMON NAME:  African Cherry, Douka
    COLOR DETAILS:  Deep, Dark Red
    WEIGHT:  approx. 3.9 lbs per B.F.
    WORKABILITY:  Makore dust can cause severe allergic reaction, use of respirator is highly recomend. Finishes and glues well. Blunting of blades common due to silica content of the wood.
  • Capabilities

    Makore Lumber for Sale

    Makore is also known commonly as African Cherry, which seems to be more about marketing than any actual relation to American Cherry.  Makore is a deeper darker red and is much harder and denser than actual cherry lumber.  Makore finishes beautifully making it a favorite for boat interiors, cabinets, and furniture.  When working with Makore use of respirators is recommended as the dust has been know to cause allergic reactions in some people.  Wood Vendors offers Makore in 4/4 through 8/4 rough lumber as well as s2s, s4s dimension, solid panels, and flooring by request.

     Consult with Tom or Pat at 877.983.6367 on your Makore project.

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