These doors are solid (no veneer, no engineer) KNOTTY Brazilian Mahogany Exterior. These doors are the highest of quality. The panels, stiles and rails are 100% solid Brazilian mahogany wood. Our Knotty Brazilian Mahogany is very carefully selected and has natural imperfections, which help create its beauty. Imperfections such as wormholes and wood streaks are present in all doors. These imperfections are desirable characteristic of knotty Brazilian Mahogany and are not defects in workmanship. Knotty Brazilian Mahogany is not as abundant and therefore more highly priced. These doors are much higher quality than others produced by Alder or Asian woods. The speakeasy is operable with a latch in the back.