Sapele Lumber

Sapele, an African hardwood, is prized for reddish-brown color and ribbon-like grain that polishes beautifully.  Wood Vendors supplies 4/4-16/4 in Sapele Lumber.  It is an inexpensive substitute for Genuine Mahogany. A stable and affordable alternative to genuine mahogany, it’s used in furniture, cabinets, doors, boats, and architectural millwork. Highly versatile, Sapele machines easily and finishes to a luxurious sheen, making it a go-to exotic for professionals. Compare with African Mahogany Lumber, Sipo Lumber or Edinam Lumber.
KD, Rough, Random Widths, Lengths 4"+ x 8'+. 90-100% Clear. Flat Sawn or Mixed Grain,add $1.50 BF for QS-Ribbon. Call for details
Sapele 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 Sapele info icon 10.15 7.15 5.90 4.65
5/4 Sapele 10.15 7.15 5.90 4.65
6/4 Sapele 10.20 7.20 5.95 4.95
8/4 Sapele 10.20 7.20 5.95 4.95
10/4 Sapele 10.30 7.30 6.05 5.05
12/4 Sapele 10.45 7.45 6.20 5.20
16/4 Sapele 10.80 7.80 6.55 5.80
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Sapele Lumber Appearance and Design Attributes

Primary Color Tone: red

  • Characteristics
    USES:  Boat Building, Furniture, Architectural Millwork, Doors
    ORIGINS:  West Coast of Africa primarily Ivory Coast, Gabon and the Cameroons
    BOTANICAL NAME:  Entandrophragma cylindricum
    COMMON NAME:  Sapelii, Sapele-Mahogany
    COLOR DETAILS:  Reddish-Brown
    WEIGHT:  Approx 3.7 lbs per B.F.
    WORKABILITY:  Works easily, finishes beautifully. Glues up and takes stain well. Can have Interlocking grain leading to tearouts during planing
  • Capabilities

    Sapele Lumber for Sale

    Sapele is in the mahogany family and was introduced to the North American market as a substitute for genuine mahogany but has gained appreciation in its own right.  It's appearance, outdoor capabilities and price make this specie a great choice.  Sapele is available in ribbon and plain sawn lumber in 4/4 through 16/4 thicknesses.  It tends to be more color consistent than African mahogany and a bit easier to work with.  Wood Vendors supplies width and length sorted Sapele as well as s2s & s4s dimension in  Flat Sawn, Ribbon Sapele Dimension and mouldings.  

    Call Tom or Pat at 877.983.6367 to discuss your Sapele needs. 

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