What is the difference between oak and mango wood

Mango wood is derived from the mango tree. The mango tree is evergreen and grows to an average height of between 15 and 18 metres 50ft and 60ft. Although, mango trees can now be found across the globe, they are native to India, Myanmar formerly Burma and East Asia.

The tree is cultivated in most tropical climates due to the popularity its fruit. The wood is cultivated mostly in India, but the industry can be found in many other parts of the world, including Kenya and China. The natural colour of mango wood is light to golden brown. This effect is desired by artisans who work with wood. Spalted mango wood contains streaks of colour ranging from light beige to black, but also including green and yellow tones.

Mango wood is also receptive to wood staining, which produces rich deep brown colours. Mango wood also shows prominent grain patterns, similar to oak and mahogany. These are highly sought after when polished.

If you wish to know more about mango wood please contact us and our experienced team will be happy to go through any questions you have. Although mango wood is fairly water-resistant, it is advised that you do not clean it by applying water to the surface and removing with a sponge.

It comes as both dark-stained and with a lighter finish. Dakota furniture is a timeless design, characterised by clean, contemporary lines with a chunky, solid look and feel. Mango is a hardwood. The stunning natural grain patterns and markings can be enhanced beautifully with a variety of stains and waxes to create completely unique pieces that will last the test of time. Unlike many other hardwoods, mango wood is relatively easy to work.

The result is that a high proportion of mango wood products contain ornate designs. Mango furniture is relatively rare when compared to oak furniture or mahogany furniture. This should not lead you to believe that it is in any way inferior to its more popular hardwood furniture cousins.

Mango wood is indeed the wood from a similar cultivar of mango tree as the fruit is harvested from, but rather than harvesting the fruit, the mango trees are grown specifically for their high quality furniture making properties. Unlike inferior quality furniture made from pine, mango is a hardwood like oak, and is just as sturdy and hardwearing.

Therefore you can be sure that when buying our mango furniture you will be getting the same high quality as if you were buying oak furniture. When unstained and finished only in clear beeswax, this variegated wood is, on the whole, slightly darker than oak with a more pronounced grain, but it also takes stain incredibly well, so at Oak Furniture Land we also make dark stained mango furniture and teak oiled mango furniture, each giving its own individual exotic charm.

These days' mango farmers can earn extra income by selling their unwanted mango timber to guys like us. This relatively new business exchange has not only helped the Western world manufacture furniture sustainably, but it also supports the local mango farmers who often struggle financially in an increasingly industrialised India.

Although selecting furniture pieces that truly fit your home and personal style is very important, we believe that selecting furniture based on its origins may be equally important. Why cut down trees that can be left standing? No two pieces of Mango wood are exactly the same and that's another reason why we love it. The wood has a wide variation of grain and comes in a kaleidoscope of colours including, brown, tan, golden yellow, green, black and in some cases pink.