International Wood Magazine

Spotlight On: Anegre / Anigre / Aniegre

Aningeria spp.

Magazine page with an informational sidebar titled 'Spotlight On: Anegre / Anigre / Aniegre' detailing Aningeria species origin, applications, appearance, and Janka hardness of 990 lbf.
A species spotlight sidebar profiling Anegre (Aningeria spp.), noting its African origins and suitability for veneers, millwork, and high-end cabinetry such as the lobbies at 30 Hudson Yards.

SPECIES: Aningeria spp.

ORIGIN: West and East Africa, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Democratic Republic of the Congo

COMMON APPLICATIONS: Cabinetry, decorative furniture veneers, flooring, furniture, high end millwork, and ship building.

CHARACTERISTICS / APPEARANCE: Heartwood is light tan, sometimes creamy and occasionally light pink. It can darken to a reddish-brown with sun exposure. The heartwood is not sharply demarcated from the sapwood, which has similar colors. Figure ranges from unfigured to highly figured, often with a pronounced fiddleback.

JANKA HARDNESS SCALE: 990 lbf (see chart on page 56)

COMMENTS: Anegre is a straight-grained wood which can be interlocked. It has a fine to medium uniform texture with good natural luster. It's considered easy to work with, but due to the silica content, it can cause blunting of tools. This wood has a medium density as well as medium strength and shock resistance.

Quartered figured anegre was the species chosen to provide wood for the main lobby and the observation deck lobby at 30 Hudson Yards in Manhattan.

Frequently asked questions

What is the scientific name and origin of Anegre wood?+

Anegre comes from the Aningeria species and is native to West and East Africa, including Guinea, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

What does Anegre wood look like?+

The heartwood is light tan, sometimes creamy and occasionally light pink, and can darken to a reddish-brown with sun exposure. The heartwood is not sharply demarcated from the sapwood, and figure ranges from unfigured to highly figured, often with a pronounced fiddleback.

What are common applications for Anegre wood?+

Anegre is commonly used in cabinetry, decorative furniture veneers, flooring, furniture, high end millwork, and ship building.

How hard is Anegre wood on the Janka scale?+

Anegre has a Janka hardness rating of 990 lbf, with medium density as well as medium strength and shock resistance.

Is Anegre wood easy to work with?+

Anegre is considered easy to work with due to its straight (sometimes interlocked) grain and fine to medium uniform texture. However, its silica content can cause blunting of tools.

Where was quartered figured Anegre used at 30 Hudson Yards?+

Quartered figured Anegre was chosen to provide wood for the main lobby and the observation deck lobby at 30 Hudson Yards in Manhattan.