What are some uses of mahogany wood?

Mahogany is the most versatile and durable of all the hardwoods. It is a dark, red-brown colored tropical wood that is resistant to insects and rot, has an attractive grain, and polishes to a beautiful high sheen. read more

Some musical instruments like drums, guitars, violins, and grand pianos make use of mahogany because the wood gives a warm sound. It is also used in stereo headphones and phonograph record cartridges. 3. Writing Pens. South American mahogany is used to fashion writing pens that are of a highly polished, reddish brown color. read more

And I think it a waste to use such a wonderful wood for things like patio furniture where it will gray and dull in the sun. The best comes from Cuba and Central America. But is quite rare. True mahogany is more often from Peru these days although some is from Brazil. African mahogany is a little different but still a nice wood to work with. read more

The somewhat conflicting answers to your question I suspect relate to the fact that the name “Mahogany” has been misapplied to a whole bunch of tree species that have wood that is mahoganesque* in character. read more