Rare, dark and robust, Wenge wood finds its place in the furniture of lovers of modern and exotic interiors. At the same time, it is included in the list of materials of excellence that make the difference in terms of design.
Wengé is a rare and precious wood originating from tropical and equatorial Africa. Coming from the Millettia Laurentii species, it is characterized by a dark color, ranging from dark orange to chocolate brown tending towards black; its color and its fine, light contrasting veins give it an authentic appearance full of charm.
- Good to know: renowned for its robustness, this hardwood is particularly stable and resistant to shocks. Used in the manufacture of furniture, it provides the solidity and reliability necessary for durable furniture.
What colors should a Wenge table be combined with?
At the heart of a dining room, the Wenge table imposes its natural elegance through its deep color and delicate streaks. This trend is all the stronger because it is based on diverse styles, thus making it possible to appeal to audiences with varied tastes.
Wenge and light tones: contrast and modernity
When a table in this material is placed in a light-colored room, it immediately benefits from an emphasis and light. The contrast highlights the dark curves in the space and thus gives the room a refined, chic and raw look at the same time.
White and its derivatives are ideal colors to combine or superimpose on a Wenge table. Light-colored tableware will make a good impression on the dark, matte surface of the wooden table.
- Note : Certain materials go particularly well with Wenge for a contemporary design: glass, raw fibers (cotton, linen, wool) and silver metals. A clever mix that will project your interior into a space conducive to cocooning.
Wenge and primary colors: warmth and dynamism
For lovers of cold colors, know that Wenge goes very well with blue tones. A table made of this material will serve as a setting for touches of turquoise that will brighten up your interior.
The warm colors, yellow and red as well as their orange unions will complete the palette of browns of which your table will be the darkest reference. Alone or in gradients, these colors offer warmth and liveliness for an exotic style with the most beautiful effect.
- Good to know : green plants will easily find their place alongside Wenge; the wood-plant association allows the overall design to be refocused on its natural aspect.
Due to its rarity and heavy weight, this wood is an expensive material for making furniture and transporting it. Acquiring authentic Wenge wood furniture will require a significant investment, but the durability will compensate for the initial expense. You can obtain them in particular from wood specialists.
To rediscover this spirit, without spending too much money, it is possible to turn to “Wenge finish” furniture. It is in fact wooden furniture, often in pine, to which a chocolate Wenge imitation stain has been applied. You can transform your light wood furniture yourself using a wood stain of the same color. These solutions make it possible to create a Wenge interior at a lower cost.
- Please note : wood and Wenge imitations do not have the same properties and therefore not the same needs. When purchasing and maintaining, always keep in mind that the original nature of the material will be the reference to respect.
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