Padauk is a premium African hardwood renowned for its vivid orange-red tones, bold grain patterns, and excellent density. Commonly known as African Padauk, it's prized for its striking color, natural luster, and dramatic figure — ranging from straight to interlocked grain with a rich, open texture. With outstanding durability and a luxurious finish, Padauk slabs make a bold statement in any space.
Padauk 320x89x6.8cm
• Scientific Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii
• 3 Point Width: 89 / 86 / 99cm
• Common Names: Padauk, African Padauk
• Origin: Central & West Africa
• Janka Hardness: ~1,725 lbf
• Wood Type: Exotic African hardwood
• Color: Vivid orange-red when fresh, deepening to reddish-brown with light exposure; sapwood is pale and distinct
• Grain: Straight to interlocked; occasionally figured
• Texture: Coarse with an open, natural luster
• Density: ~640–750 kg/m³
• Workability: Works well with hand and machine tools; finishes to a smooth, lustrous surface
• Durability: Extremely durable — excellent resistance to wear, water, and decay
• Uses: Statement dining tables, executive desks, bar tops, cabinetry, musical instruments
• Delivery & Installation included
(Subject to lift access / staircase)
