What is mahogany?

Mahogany is a strong, robust wood. It is commonly regarded as the world's leading wood for fine-quality furniture, cabinetry, sculpture, carving, interior trim and other applications.Mahogany is a dense, durable timber.Some people consider Mahogany lumber to be the most valuable hardwood available and it's highly prized around the world for cabinets and furniture because it endows furniture with a timeless, traditional quality.Mahogany wood is also used for boats, pianos,  musical instruments, interior wood moldings, wood trim, and even outdoor furnishings like deck chairs and tables.Mahogany lumber has a uniform to interlocking grain that is generally straight but it can be wavy or even curly. The wood is very dense and prized for it's unique irregular grains even though it is usually free of air pockets and other unattractive deformities.Mahogany is a much sought-after wood, based on its hardness, resilience and beauty.