Silky Oak

Silky Oak Hardwood Planks

Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta) is a beautiful Australian hardwood with warm golden-brown tones and a distinctive lace-like ray figure that gives it an almost silk-like appearance on quartersawn faces. Despite its name, Silky Oak is not a true oak, but it shares a similar open grain structure and is prized for its decorative appeal and workability.

Key Characteristics

  • Colour: Warm golden-brown to pinkish-brown with a distinctive silver-grey ray figure
  • Grain: Straight with a coarse, open texture; stunning lace figure on quartersawn faces
  • Hardness: Moderately hard — good for furniture and joinery
  • Workability: Good — machines and finishes well; quartersawn faces are particularly attractive

Common Uses

  • Decorative furniture and cabinetry
  • Panelling and veneers
  • Flooring and staircases
  • Turned objects and decorative items

Silky Oak from The Wood Room is a stunning decorative hardwood that brings warmth and elegance to any interior. Browse our planks and discover the beauty of this unique Australian timber.