Based in Bandung, West Java, Congo Solid Wood is a fine woodworking. Our range of products include everything from front doors crafted using Solid Engineered Wood to massive solid wood table tops. We pride ourselves in our craftmanship and our ability to add a touch of natural elegance and majesty to just about any space.
A perennial favorite of the woodworking world, teak—known as jati in Indonesia—is known for its smooth texture, its yellowish-brown hue that darkens with age, and as being easy to work with. More than anything, however, teak is famous for its resistance to rot and insects besides being impervious to the ravages of weather, making it particularly perfect for outdoor furniture.
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Sonokeling, also called Bombay blackwood or Indian rosewood among other names, is hard, durable, and notably heavy. Even more notable, however, are the beautiful patterns that appear on the wood. On a more technical note, sonokeling is also highly sought after due to its long and straight bore, which allows craftsmen to use it in creating especially large furniture.
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Known variously as the Rain Tree or East Indian Walnut, trembesi produces timber with an interesting play of contrasts: The heartwood features a rich dark hue while the sapwood is extraordinarily light. More importantly, there is a clear and well-defined border between the two, thereby creating a unique and instantly recognizable pattern.
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Yet another wood of many names—from sonokembang in Javanese to amboine in French—linggua is a premium wood featuring for its reddish hardwood that has been used through the ages for carvings, musical instruments and, of course, high-grade furniture. Its unique hue and natural patterns help craftsmen create truly distinctive pieces with extra visual pop.
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The world-famous Macassar Ebony can only be found in Palu and Dongala, in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. This particular wood is well-known for its dramatic appearance, with a dark brown color scheme punctuated by reddish-orange streaks running throughout its length. Macassar Ebony is also known as a very dense type of wood (with a specific gravity of 1,3) and will sink in water. Due to its unique acoustic qualities, this wood is often used in high-end musical instruments, from guitars and violins to even grand pianos. Naturally, with its striking aesthetics and physical characteristics, Macassar Ebony lends itself extremely well to high-quality furniture.
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