--- title: Acajou Hardwood | Australis Timber description: Explore premium African Acajou hardwood for furniture, cabinetry, architectural millwork, doors, moldings, and value-added timber components. --- [Skip to content](https://www.australistimber.com/acajou#main-content) [![Transparent Background Header Menu Logo](https://www.australistimber.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Transparent%20Background%20Header%20Menu%20Logo.png?width=848&height=263&name=Transparent%20Background%20Header%20Menu%20Logo.png)Homepage](https://www.australistimber.com?hsLang=en) - [HOME](https://www.australistimber.com?hsLang=en) - [COMPANY](https://www.australistimber.com/about-australis-timber-hardwood-manufacturing-solutions?hsLang=en) - [MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS](https://www.australistimber.com/manufacturing-solutions?hsLang=en) - SPECIES - North America - [Cherry](https://www.australistimber.com/cherry?hsLang=en) - [Hard Maple](https://www.australistimber.com/hard-maple?hsLang=en) - [Soft Maple](https://www.australistimber.com/softmaple?hsLang=en) - [Red Oak](https://www.australistimber.com/white-oak-0?hsLang=en) - [Walnut](https://www.australistimber.com/walnut?hsLang=en) - [White Ash](https://www.australistimber.com/white-ash?hsLang=en) - [White Oak](https://www.australistimber.com/white-oak?hsLang=en) - [Yellow Poplar](https://www.australistimber.com/yellowpoplar?hsLang=en) - Africa - [Acajou (Khaya)](https://www.australistimber.com/acajou) - [Afrormosia](https://www.australistimber.com/afrormosia?hsLang=en) - [Iroko](https://www.australistimber.com/iroko?hsLang=en) - [Sapele](https://www.australistimber.com/sapele?hsLang=en) - [Sipo](https://www.australistimber.com/sipo?hsLang=en) - [CONTACT](https://www.australistimber.com/contact?hsLang=en) - [HOME](https://www.australistimber.com?hsLang=en) - [COMPANY](https://www.australistimber.com/about-australis-timber-hardwood-manufacturing-solutions?hsLang=en) - [MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS](https://www.australistimber.com/manufacturing-solutions?hsLang=en) - SPECIES - North America - [Cherry](https://www.australistimber.com/cherry?hsLang=en) - [Hard Maple](https://www.australistimber.com/hard-maple?hsLang=en) - [Soft Maple](https://www.australistimber.com/softmaple?hsLang=en) - [Red Oak](https://www.australistimber.com/white-oak-0?hsLang=en) - [Walnut](https://www.australistimber.com/walnut?hsLang=en) - [White Ash](https://www.australistimber.com/white-ash?hsLang=en) - [White Oak](https://www.australistimber.com/white-oak?hsLang=en) - [Yellow Poplar](https://www.australistimber.com/yellowpoplar?hsLang=en) - Africa - [Acajou (Khaya)](https://www.australistimber.com/acajou) - [Afrormosia](https://www.australistimber.com/afrormosia?hsLang=en) - [Iroko](https://www.australistimber.com/iroko?hsLang=en) - [Sapele](https://www.australistimber.com/sapele?hsLang=en) - [Sipo](https://www.australistimber.com/sipo?hsLang=en) - [CONTACT](https://www.australistimber.com/contact?hsLang=en) # Acajou (Khaya) ##### *Entandrophragma cylindricum * [Requestion Information](https://www.australistimber.com/contact?hsLang=en) --- # Overview Acajou (Khaya), commonly known as **African Mahogany**, is a premium hardwood prized for its rich golden to reddish-brown colour, refined grain, and outstanding workability. Its timeless appearance and natural warmth make it a preferred choice for luxury interiors, fine furniture, architectural millwork, and bespoke joinery. Favoured by architects, cabinet makers, furniture manufacturers, and yacht builders, Acajou combines elegant aesthetics with excellent stability and machining performance. From premium cabinetry and feature doors to wall panelling and marine interiors, it delivers the sophisticated finish demanded by high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. ![Acajou Luxury Staircase](https://www.australistimber.com/hubfs/Page%20Images/Acajou%20Page/Acajou%20Luxury%20Staircase.jpg "Acajou Luxury Staircase") --- ### Why Manufacturers Choose Acajou (Khaya) - Classic Mahogany Appearance - Exceptional Workability - Excellent Dimensional Stability - Versatile Design Applications - Beautiful Finishing Characteristics - Trusted by Premium Manufacturers - Scientific Name: *Khaya ivorensis* (also marketed as *Khaya* spp. or African Mahogany) - Origin: Tropical West and Central Africa - Average Dried Weight: 35.0 lbs/ft³ (560 kg/m³) - Janka Hardness: 1,070 lbf - Specific Gravity: 0.56 - Steam Bending: Good - Natural Durability: Moderate - Typical Color: Golden brown to reddish brown, darkening with age --- # Inspiration Gallery ![Acajou Coastal Windows Doors](https://51399791.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/51399791/hubfs/Page%20Images/Acajou%20Page/Acajou%20Coastal%20Windows%20Doors.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Acajou%20Coastal%20Windows%20Doors.jpg) ![Acajou Grand Hotel Reception](https://51399791.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/51399791/hubfs/Page%20Images/Acajou%20Page/Acajou%20Grand%20Hotel%20Reception.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Acajou%20Grand%20Hotel%20Reception.jpg) ![Acajou Executive Office](https://51399791.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/51399791/hubfs/Page%20Images/Acajou%20Page/Acajou%20Executive%20Office.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Acajou%20Executive%20Office.jpg) ![Acajou Dining Room](https://51399791.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/51399791/hubfs/Page%20Images/Acajou%20Page/Acajou%20Dining%20Room.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Acajou%20Dining%20Room.jpg) # Looking for Acajou (Khaya)? 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