Species Guide

Macassar Ebony

Countertops, tabletops & shelving — cut to your size

Jet and tan striping on the densest board we stock. The statement species: specified for one piece, remembered in the whole room.

3,220Janka hardness (lbf)4macassar ebony productsfrom $45entry price100%solid wood
Origin
Southeast Asia
Color
Jet black with bold tan striping
Grain
Dramatic irregular banding
Best for
Bars, vanities, display shelving — the accent piece
Hardness
3,220 lbf Janka
Price band
$$
Outdoors
Interior use
Finish
Food-safe zero-VOC hardwax oil
Where It Belongs

Macassar ebony is the exotic of the exotics: jet black streaked with tan in bold, irregular bands. One board is a statement; a full countertop is architecture. It belongs where it will be seen — a bar, a vanity, a display shelf — and priced accordingly, it is usually the accent rather than the whole kitchen.

Natural vs. Stain

Natural only. The striping is the entire point, and a clear hardwax oil brings it to full contrast.

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Built in Macassar Ebony

Every macassar ebony piece we build

Countertops

Kitchens, islands, bars, and vanities — milled to your template, sink and stove cutouts included.
Straight Edgefrom $300

Tabletops

Dining, desk, and conference tops for your own base — sized to the quarter inch.
Straight Edgefrom $360

Round Tabletops

True-circle tops cut on the CNC, from bistro to full dining rounds.
Straight Edgefrom $560

Shelfs

Floating shelves on the concealed 300 lb Hovr bracket, straight or live edge.
Straight Edgefrom $45

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

From the Journal

Macassar Ebony, in depth

Wenge vs. Macassar Ebony: Choosing a Near-Black WoodRead the guide ›
Questions

Macassar Ebony FAQ

How hard is macassar ebony?
Macassar Ebony measures 3,220 lbf on the Janka hardness scale — among the hardest boards we mill, more than durable enough for daily kitchen and commercial use.
Is your macassar ebony solid wood or veneer?
Solid, always. Every macassar ebony 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 macassar ebony 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 macassar ebony 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

Macassar Ebony, cut to your project.

Open the Builder in Macassar Ebony

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