Japanese Zelkova, known locally as Keyaki, is one of Japan’s most revered hardwoods — celebrated for its rich golden tones, dramatic grain, and historical use in temples, shrines, and fine joinery. With a warm, reddish-brown color and interlocked grain that often shows beautiful chatoyance (shimmer), Keyaki slabs are bold yet elegant. Strong, stable, and naturally resistant to decay, Japanese Zelkova is ideal for statement dining tables, counters, and traditional-style furniture that lasts generations.
Japanese Zelkova 190x80x6.4cm
• Scientific Name: Zelkova serrata
• 3 Point Width: 80 / 80 / 80cm
• Common Names: Japanese Zelkova, Keyaki
• Origin: Japan
• Janka Hardness: ~1,400 lbf
• Wood Type: Japanese hardwood
• Color: Light to medium golden brown with reddish undertones; darkens beautifully with age
• Grain: Interlocked, often wavy or flamed; dramatic and highly figured
• Texture: Medium to coarse, with visible pores; natural luster
• Density: ~750–800 kg/m³
• Workability: Good — may tear out during planing due to interlocked grain; finishes beautifully
• Durability: Very durable — strong, rot-resistant, and stable
• Uses: Slab tables, traditional joinery, counters, architectural woodwork, tansu chests, temple carpentry
• Delivery & Installation
(Subject to lift access / staircase)• Table Legs not included.
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