E.L. Henson Inlay and Design
Those who love fine crafted wood furnishings will appreciate the time and quality that goes into every piece. These beautiful furnishings provide function, durability, and decorative distinction.
The finest veneers and solid woods are used. The inlayed adornments and bandings are crafted from assorted solids and dyed veneer woods and make each piece unique.
Be assured that every piece is made to last a lifetime…and become a cherished family heirloom
Scientific Name: Microberlinia Brazzavillensis
Distribution: West Africa
Color/Appearance: Heartwood is a light brown or cream color with dark blackish brown streaks vaguely resembling a zebra’s stripes. Depending on whether the wood is flat sawn or quarter sawn, the stripes can be either chaotic or wavy (flat sawn), or somewhat uniform (quarter sawn).
Grain/Texture: Has a fairly coarse texture and open pores. Grain is usually wavy or interlocked.
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