When people purchase mahogany furniture, they often have a lot of questions. After all, buying this type of furniture is not something most people do on a regular basis. However, some of the questions asked are designed to make you feel like you're in your own home, and if you ask them, you might not get a clear or accurate answer. It's not that the salespeople don't want to tell the truth — sometimes they simply don’t know the correct information. If you were truly interested in purchasing, you would likely walk away once you realize the answers aren’t honest.
For example, if you ask a few basic questions about the quality of the wood, the seller might avoid giving a direct response. This kind of behavior can be confusing, but it’s important to understand that some of these issues are common in the industry.
**Will your mahogany furniture crack?**
Salesperson: "No! You can rest assured that our work is excellent, and the drying process is done properly, so there will be no cracking."
This is usually said by someone who hasn’t been in the business long enough to understand the nature of mahogany. In reality, no manufacturer in China has ever claimed their furniture will never crack. A more honest salesperson would explain that cracking is normal, just like how you accept delivery time when shopping online.
Wood is a natural material, and while it can be processed, its texture and grain cannot be fully controlled. Due to changes in temperature and humidity, mahogany furniture may experience slight cracking or shrinking. Therefore, if you buy mahogany furniture, you must be aware that cracking is a possibility. Instead of asking whether it will crack, focus on whether the manufacturer offers proper after-sales support.
**Is your mahogany furniture colored?**
Salesperson: "All of them are in their natural wood color, without any dyeing."
This statement is often misleading. If you look at the logs themselves, the color varies significantly. Saying that the furniture isn’t dyed is not entirely true. Most mahogany furniture is color-matched to create a uniform appearance. In fact, 80% of consumers prefer colored pieces based on regional preferences (South paints, North waxes).
In practice, some manufacturers may choose not to color-match, but this is rare. Since even the same piece of wood can have different shades, and given the scarcity of high-quality wood, it’s almost impossible to find perfectly matching pieces. Without color matching, the furniture may look uneven and unappealing. Even the best craftsmanship won’t save a product that doesn’t match in color.
Additionally, many types of mahogany are bleached to achieve a more traditional red antique look. For example, big-fruit rosewood or white rosewood is often treated this way. Most consumers don’t care about the original log color, and if you received the actual log color, you might not even want to buy it due to the inconsistency in shade. To ensure authenticity and visual appeal, color coordination is essential.
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**Is it Laos rosewood / Burmese rosewood / Indian rosewood?**
This is one of the most common questions, and it’s also one of the trickiest to answer correctly. Many salespeople will simply say “yes,†but is that accurate?
The truth is, these woods are all from the same family — they’re all types of rosewood. It’s similar to saying an apple tree produces apples, but you can’t tell which tree it came from just by looking at the fruit. The same applies to rosewood. Unless you have access to the highest timber identification agency in China, it’s nearly impossible to determine the exact origin.
So, if a salesperson claims their wood is from a specific region, it’s hard to prove otherwise. They may not be lying, but they might not be telling the full truth either. At the end of the day, unless you have the tools to verify it, you’ll just have to rely on their word.
**Is your mahogany furniture old?**
What exactly do you mean by “old�
Mahogany used for furniture today is not necessarily hundreds of years old. There is indeed “old wood,†but what qualifies as “old†is subjective. Do you define it the same way the salesperson does? If you’re unsure, ask them directly about the age of the wood, the time it was cut, the period it was stored, and how long it’s been in the market. If they can provide honest and detailed answers, then you might be dealing with a trustworthy seller.
Some sellers claim their wood has been stored for five or ten years, but how can you verify that? Others use materials from old buildings, calling it “old.†But is that really considered old? It depends on the definition.
From what we see in the market, most customers still focus on the material and craftsmanship. Fewer people ask about design, style, or improvement. It’s time more buyers started thinking beyond just the material and workmanship — because good design and functionality matter too.
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