Premium Solid Zebrawood Press-Curved Slat | 105 x 6.4 x 3.7 cm

The exotic option: 105 x 6.4 x 3.7 cm of solid zebrawood (Microberlinia brazzevilleana) — the only non-ash, non-walnut species in our slat range, specified when the figure is the point. Zebrawood’s dramatic dark-on-light striping is unmistakable, and at this section and length it makes a back slat or seat element that reads as a deliberate feature rather than a component.

What the dimensions mean

At 105 cm the slat covers a full-height back or a generous seat span. At 6.4 cm wide it presents a clean line — the right proportion for the figure to read without the board shouting. At 3.7 cm thick it is one of the heavier sections in the range, which suits zebrawood: a dense species that machines to a glassy surface and holds detail beautifully. The thickness also means the piece takes fixings at any position along its length.

Specifications

Where this size is used

• Feature back slats — the figure is the design; the chair is built around it.
• Contrast programmes — zebrawood elements against pale ash or beech frames.
• Small-batch and studio work — limited runs where the species is the story.
• Display and specification pieces — showroom and catalogue items.

Working with zebrawood

Two things distinguish this species in production. First, selection: zebrawood’s figure varies board to board, so blanks are chosen for stripe consistency across the pieces that will make up one visible element — and where a programme needs a specific figure direction, we confirm it on the approved sample. Second, finishing: oil keeps the figure crisp, while hard-wax oil can fill the open grain and dull the contrast; clear lacquer seals it and adds depth. We will recommend the finish that protects the figure rather than flattening it.

Availability

Zebrawood is a specialist species and stock is not held in the volume of ash or beech. Standard sizes are produced on a scheduled basis; custom sizes and larger quantities are quoted with a sourcing lead time confirmed up front. Where a programme needs zebrawood at volume, we plan the material procurement into the schedule rather than promising a date we cannot hold.

Frequently asked questions

Why is zebrawood more expensive than ash?

It is an imported species with limited supply and high selection cost — the figure has to be chosen board by board. Pricing reflects the material, not the process.

What finish keeps the figure crisp?

Oil or clear lacquer. Hard-wax oil can fill the open grain and dull the contrast — we will advise per programme.

Can it be matched across a production run?

Figure-matched sets are quoted per run; where a specific figure direction matters, it is confirmed on the approved sample.

Is it suitable for heavy-use seating?

For light to moderate duty. It is specified as a feature species rather than a workhorse.

Summary

105 x 6.4 x 3.7 cm of solid zebrawood — the feature slat, for programmes where the figure is the design. Send the drawing with your figure requirement; we confirm availability and stock, quote within 24 hours, and deliver prototypes in 7–15 days.

Sizing at a glance

Programme notes

Zebrawood programmes run on scheduling rather than stock. The material is sourced to order, the figure is chosen board by board, and the approved sample is retained as the figure reference for the run — so a re-order months later is matched against the original selection rather than re-selected from scratch. For programmes that expect to repeat, we hold the figure reference on file.

Production runs are packed in bundles that support the curve, with corner protection at the bends. Every shipment carries inspection reports and a full warranty against warping and cracking in transit and use. Sourcing documentation is supplied on request for programmes that need it.

Summary

105 x 6.4 x 3.7 cm of solid zebrawood — the feature slat for programmes where the figure is the design. Send the drawing with your figure requirement; we confirm availability, quote within 24 hours, and deliver prototypes in 7–15 days.