5. Bubinga
Price per board feet: $15.70
We are now halfway through the 15 most expensive wood for furniture in the world. Bubinga is easily one of the world’s most beautiful wood types. Its price depends on its grain pattern–where the rarer the pattern, the more expensive the wood is. Also from Africa, this wood has a wide range of colors, from red, purple, and even the darkest browns. It is used in luxurious furniture and musical instruments because of its aesthetic qualities.

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