Species Guide

Iroko

Countertops, tabletops & shelving — cut to your size

Golden-brown African hardwood with teak’s weather resistance at a fraction of the price. Left untreated outdoors it weathers to an even silver-grey patina; an exterior oil regimen keeps the golden color instead.

1,260Janka hardness (lbf)6iroko productsfrom $30entry price100%solid wood
Origin
West Africa
Color
Golden brown; silvers outdoors untreated
Grain
Interlocked, naturally oily
Best for
Outdoor kitchens & dining, covered patios
Hardness
1,260 lbf Janka
Price band
$$
Outdoors
Yes — silvers untreated, or keep it oiled
Finish
Food-safe zero-VOC hardwax oil
Where It Belongs

Iroko is the outdoor answer — the African hardwood often sold as "African teak," dense and naturally oily. Outdoor kitchens, covered-patio dining tables, garden shelving: it is the one species we will happily send outside.

Natural vs. Stain

Two honest paths: leave it untreated and it weathers to an even silver-grey patina like teak decking, or keep it on an exterior oil regimen and it holds its golden-brown. Decide before install; switching later means sanding back.

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Built in Iroko

Every iroko piece we build

Countertops

Kitchens, islands, bars, and vanities — milled to your template, sink and stove cutouts included.
Straight Edgefrom $190
Live Edgefrom $225

Tabletops

Dining, desk, and conference tops for your own base — sized to the quarter inch.
Straight Edgefrom $230
Live Edgefrom $270

Round Tabletops

True-circle tops cut on the CNC, from bistro to full dining rounds.
Straight Edgefrom $360

Shelfs

Floating shelves on the concealed 300 lb Hovr bracket, straight or live edge.
Straight Edgefrom $30

Want to feel it first? Order a iroko sample › or compare all fifteen woods in the species guide ›

From the Journal

Iroko, in depth

The Best Wood for Outdoor Tables (and Why We Stock Iroko)Read the guide ›Teak vs. Iroko: The Honest ComparisonRead the guide ›
Questions

Iroko FAQ

How hard is iroko?
Iroko measures 1,260 lbf on the Janka hardness scale — solidly in daily-use territory for counters, tables, and shelving.
Is your iroko solid wood or veneer?
Solid, always. Every iroko piece is milled from full-thickness hardwood boards in our New York shop — no veneer, no plywood core, no composites — which is why it can be sanded and refinished for decades.
Can I get iroko in a custom size?
Yes — length, width, and thickness to the quarter inch, priced instantly in the Builder. Current lead time is 10–12 weeks, and every piece ships crated, nationwide.
How do I care for a iroko surface?
Every piece ships finished in food-safe, zero-VOC hardwax oil: wipe with a damp cloth day to day, and re-oil high-use surfaces about once a year. Scratches sand out and re-oil invisibly — the advantage of solid wood.
Do you take on custom or one-off projects?
Yes. Beyond the online builder, we take on custom sizes, oversized pieces, matched commercial runs, and bespoke solid-hardwood millwork. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll quote it by hand, usually within one business day. Start a custom project ›
Milled to Order in New York

Iroko, cut to your project.

Open the Builder in Iroko

Current lead time 10–12 weeks · ships crated, nationwide