Rich County Reaper | 1929-05-17 | Page 5 | Mahogany is Favored Wood for Furniture

mahogany Is favored wood for furniture since the early part of the eighteenth century mahogany hasteen has been one of th the e most favored woods in the man 1 of furniture hove however v wr it was first noticed by a carpenter on board sir walter raleight Ra leighs ship in 1505 for its great beauty hardness and durability cabinet makers were delighted with the new wood because it lent itself so well to delicate carvings it was found to be more workable than oak and walnut mahogany Is found in africa but roost most of it used in the united states comes from cuba mexico and central america