Mango Wood Furniture in Austin
Before You Buy
You're on the hunt for furniture. Not just any piece will do; you want something that's timeless, durable, and easy to maintain. There's a massive amount of different types of wood to choose from. No worries, though, we've got you covered. This article is part of our series on the woods we use, detailing all pros and cons you need to know before you buy mango wood furniture.
What is Mango Wood?
Mango Wood, scientific name Mangifera Indica is a hard wood that is part of the Anacardiaceae family, which includes plants like pistachio, cashe, an poison ivy. Originally native to Southeast Asia, particularly India and Myanmar, the presence of mango wood grew with the thriving mango industry. Mango wood is now found in many tropical tropical regions in Southeast Asia, the Pacific (such as Hawaii), and Brazil.
Why Do We Use Mango Wood?
We use mango wood for four main reasons: it's affordable, it's easy to work with, it's durable, and it's sustainable.
affordability
Due to it being a by-product of the thriving worldwide mango industry, mango wood is in plentiful supply. This means that we are able to source the wood at a lower cost when compared to other exotic woods like teak, mahogany, and cypress.
Usability
Despite being a hard wood, Mango is very easy to work with. It does not require special tools and is less likely to crack or splinter as other woods. In addition, the wood takes well to staining and finishing, which makes it great for emulating other more expensive woods such as walnut.
Collection Highlight: Pengrove
The Pengrove Collection, our flagship mango wood collection, is hand-crafted by artisan craftsmen to create a beautiful transitional collection that can be used for both formal and informal dining spaces. The beautiful furniture of this collection features frame-and-panel construction, over-sized styling, carved pedestals, and a beautiful, antique oak finish that lightens up any space that this collection calls home.
Durability
While unfinished, mango wood is susceptible to fungus attacks. Outdoor use without an external finish is not recommended. Once finished, the density of the mango wood leads to it being able to withstand everything life can throw at it. This is why we apply our water-based lacquer finish to all pieces before they're placed on the shelves and showroom.
Sustainability
The mango tree is not listed on any lists as a vulnerable species. In addition, we take extra steps to ensure that our wood is harvested 100% sustainably. We work with local farmers in India to harvest their wood once the trees mature past their fruit-bearing lifespan.
Normally, these farmers would burn these trees down once they no longer bear fruit in order to clear space for replanting. By partnering with us, these farmers gain both extra income and have less work on their part, since we come in to harvest the lumber from these trees. It even improves the quality of the wood! Since the mango tree is no longer producing fruit, it dedicates the extra nutrients and minerals to its bark. This results in stronger lumber and the added presence of beautiful, unique mineral deposits! In addition to using sustainably sourced materials, we at World Interiors endeavor to make every piece of furniture as eco-friendly as possible. Curious how we do this? Click the button below to continue reading.
Tips For Maintaining Mango Wood Furniture
It's important to note that this is a living, breathing piece of furniture. To help keep your mango wood furniture last for generations, consider these tips:
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