The texture is medium fine, finer than teak without its oiliness. Hard, heavy and strong, afrormosia lumber is similar to teak lumber in most technical properties, but not difficult to work with and can be glued. The interior of the cabinet space features two shelves. Home office furniture uk tall narrow bookcase bookshelf files cabinet, teak, wood grain profile, 39x50x184 cm by home office furniture uk currently unavailable. This board is more finished than our s2s1e boards and cut from our s2s material.
An attractive striped grain figure is very common as well. Afrormosia has the appearance of a finegrained teak but lacks the slightly oily finish. British midcentury furniture price guide and values. Mid century teak bookcase with lovely curved edges there are 4 sliding glass doors a tiny mark on top as pictured. Beautiful midcentury teak and afromosia desk, three drawers either side of the knee. As teak demand increases, afromosia emerges as alternative. This veneer can be stained to a variety of colors and is a popular choice for.
Afrormosia turns, glues, stains, and finishes well. Shop allmodern for modern and contemporary teak veneer bookcases to match your style and budget. Mark daniels innovative ladderstyle design stands freely against a wall, stacking five fixed shelves that graduate in depth from top to bottom. Pericopsis elata is a species of flowering plant in the family fabaceae and is known by the common names african teak, afromosia, afrormosia, kokrodua and assamela. Afromosia, grown in west africa, is often referred to as a teak substitute with its rich color and similar grain to teak. Plywood bookcase by wilhelm lutjens midcentury modern mid century. Solid teak bookcases, teak bookcase by adventures in furniture. Shelf adjustments 112 assembly required standards ansibifma includes 5 this listing is for each. Early colonial american square lines solid wood construction with teak veneer, versatile for a professional office with classic style or inhome with clean presentation. Solid prefinished afrormosia hardwood flooring 34 x 434 19m x 120mm afrormosia closely resembles teak and is so often used as a teak substitute that it is sometimes referred to as african. Hi, recently got a desk with faux rosewood grain over mahogany or teak or afromosia or rosewood veneer.
Jul 17, 2017 bookcases can be built out of any sturdy material, but many people choose wood for its aesthetic appeal, compatibility with various decors and durability. Nice, clean, and wide maple is getting hard to find at reasonable prices. Bookcase teak, danish design, 1970, designer lovig nielsen the bookcase was made in the 1960s1970s, it was designed by the danish design icon lovig nielsen. Afromosia is an exotic wood that resembles teak and hence it is often called african teak. Foldable doors open to fully fitted interior, length 123 cm, height 72 cm, depth 51 cm show 2 more like this. It sits upon an elegantly curved stretcher and tapered legs. Afromosia veneer has a beautiful golden brown color with a ribbon figure. Boatbuilding, veneer, flooring, cabinetry, furniture and turnings. In recent years, teak has enjoyed an increased demand beyond the scope of its traditional use in boat building industry. The face veneer is perpendicular to the backer veneer. This wood is also known as mozambique teak afromosia plywood 2440 x 1220mm. With a beautiful, limed teak wood finish, the obsie modern classic geometric limed teak bookcase provides handsome color and modern design to any room in your home. Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, afrormosia has been reported as a sensitizer.
Afromosia is often uesed as a wood for boat building as. Despite being considerably harder than teak, afrormosia is generally very. Afrormosia african teak hardwoods s4s total wood store. Bookcases can be built out of any sturdy material, but many people choose wood for its aesthetic appeal, compatibility with various decors and durability. Afromosia wood veneers afromosia veneer crown cut 86 x. It is a harder wood veneer, making it a great choice for cabinet and casework projects. Afrormosia african teak hardwood lumber boards surfaced s4s surfaced four sides and kilndried. Types of wood used in mid century furniture everything but the. Use quartered afromosia veneer for cabinets and to replace teak for boat interiors. Tfshbr001 this metal and wood rack has four shelves. It is found throughout much of central and west africa. Afrormosia wood lumber sometimes called afromosia wood is known for its beautiful coloration, which ranges from golden to darker brown, gradually turning to a deep, rich, walnutlike color. South shore axess 4shelf 58h woodveneer bookcase, pure black 7270767 south shore. Category mid20th century italian midcentury modern teak bookcases.
Typically available in larger leaves than teak, it has a. Technical specification item bookcase series prestige number of shelves 5 width 36 height 72 depth 17 color mahogany material wood veneer shelf capacity 100 lb. It is also known as quarter sawn african walnut veneer, and available at. Wood on wood or 2ply veneer is created by permanently. Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. This elegant scandinavian influenced credenza designed by victor wilkins became an instant classic for gplan. Vintage nathan mid century retro teak bookcase display cabinet on hairpin legs industrial pod96.
Afromosia is a very hard, dense and insect resistant wood. The website listing will tell you exactly how many sheets are available in our realtime inventory so you can. The result is an elegant furniture that allows you to store much more than books this teak shelf is available at wholesale price. Afrormosia is a hardwood species commonly used for flooring, furniture, decorative veneers and highend millwork. Shop selections by chaumont 5shelf teak bookcase overstock. It is used for cabinetmaking, boat building, flooring and stairs. This teak bookshelf mix powder coated iron and teak wood. Afromosia wood veneers afromosia veneer crown cut leaf size 86 x. He is especially known for high quality sideboards and chests of drawers made in teak and afromosia, an african wood similar to teak in appearance. Mid century vintage teak bookcase by ib kofod larsen for g plan a danish influenced mid century teak open bookcase by ib kofod larsen for g plan. Often used as a substitute for teak, but has nice features of its own as well. Veneer sheets are sold as individual pieces of wood veneer and are listed and priced by the sheet. Afromosia click on an item photo for the net sizes description.
Vintage danish mid century teak veneer bookshelfhutch for sale. The straight to interlocked grain produces a rope figure when radially cut. Teak shelves bookcases quality furniture manufacture. The color can vary from medium brown to brownish yellow and orange hues. Suited for a wide range of exterior and interior applications such as boat building, sills, stairs, and flooring. Sometimes referred to as african teak in the hardwood flooring industry, it is an not related. Usually most common reactions include eye, skin, and respiratory irritation. Natural with clear coating, java with clear coating. Afrormosia the wood database lumber identification.
The stock we offer in this species and grain is limited. Victor wilkins for gplan teak and afromosia midcentury. African satinwood, african teak, afrormosia, asamela, assamela, baracara, benin. Minimalist interior designers are using teak throughout their designsanywhere from flooring, to wall paneling, and ceilings. Wood veneer bookcases offer the classic look you want and the durability you need. Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move andor transport. Sauers teak veneer sheet plain sliced 4 x 8 2ply wood on. Teak is commonly used on exterior projects but its also readily found on boats and nauticalmarine furniture.
Veneer bookshelves often include special features such as builtin lighting and crown molding to up the style another notch. Afrormosia timber, exotic hardwood whitmores timber. Quality was high and output low, by comparison to gplan danish inspired ranges. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Here is our realtime inventory of hard maple veneer. Shop teak bookcases and other teak case pieces and storage cabinets from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs. Sauers afromosia veneer sheet quarter cut 4 x 8 2ply wood on wood. Because of this, highend teak logs are exceedingly rare and many exporting countries are imposing very tight restrictions on the sale and. Featuring a teak veneer throughout, the bookcase features three shelves and a cabinet space with double doors below. Sometimes referred to as african teak in the hardwood flooring industry, it is an not related to tectona grandis, but considered an excellent teak substitute in certain uses due to its appearance and physical properties. But the wood is prized for more than simply its resemblance to teak it is also valued for character and properties all its own. Sauers afromosia veneer sheet quarter cut 4 x 8 2ply. Teak vintageretro living room furniture for sale ebay.
Shelves of different shapes and sizes fill up the bookcase which measures 80 inches in height by 46 inches in width. Veneer, wood veneers, veneer suppliers, decorative veneers. These office shelving units are ideal for displaying books and awrds in a professional manner. Fresh sawn afromosia left and teak right as teak demand increases, afromosia emerges as an alternative lumber species flow in and out of popularity like the undulating waves of. This item requires special shipping, additional charges may apply. Afromosia is often uesed as a wood for boat building as well as a wood for walking canes. Afrormosia closely resembles teak and is so often used as a teak substitute that it is sometimes referred to as african teak. Afromosia faced plywood, used primarily with hatteras yachts and repairs. The website listing will tell you exactly how many sheets are available in our realtime inventory so you can order as many as you need. It can also be used as an alternative to teak for boat interiors. In this case, the cost for the entire lot will be shown. It is used for turning, inlays, furniture, tool handles, cabinetry, decking and veneers.
Dec 01, 2019 the story of teak and afromosia has such a beginning. This teak veneer 5shelf bookcase is handmade with recycled hardwood frame and reforested teak veneer. Often called african teak, afrormosia grows in relatively dry forests in the congo basin of west africa. Teak is native to south east asia and africa afromosia and is defined by a few choice characteristics. The strut teak bookcase is a crate and barrel exclusive.
A teak veneer and laminate bookcase with two adjustable teak veneerclad shelves. Get the best deals on midcentury modern antique bookcases when you shop the largest online selection at. This bookcase comes in your choice of natural or java finishes. Wood on wood or 2ply veneer is created by permanently bonding two wood veneers together. An exceptionally well balanced design with dark afromosia sculpted handles and trim contrasting against the teak veneer.
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