European Oak EUO09 — 620x320avg x50mm Pippy (Live Edge)

European Oak (Quercus robur / Quercus petraea) — Pippy Figure

European Oak is one of the most iconic and enduring hardwoods in the world — a timber of exceptional strength, character, and beauty that has been prized by craftspeople for centuries. Its warm golden-brown tones, prominent ray fleck figure, and open grain give it a bold, classic appearance that works beautifully in both traditional and contemporary settings. Strong, stable, and highly durable, it is the benchmark hardwood for furniture, flooring, joinery, and structural work alike.

This piece displays pippy figure — a highly decorative and sought-after characteristic caused by clusters of dormant buds in the tree, resulting in a swirling, knotty figure that gives each piece a truly unique appearance.

Species Details

• Species: Quercus robur / Quercus petraea
• Common Name: European Oak / English Oak / Pippy Oak
• Origin: Europe
• Colour: Warm golden-brown with prominent ray fleck figure
• Janka Hardness: ~1,120 lbf (~4,980 N)
• Density: ~720 kg/m³
• Durability: Very durable — Class 2
• Workability: Good — works well with hand and machine tools; finishes superbly with oils, waxes, and lacquers.

This Piece

• SKU: EUO09
• Dimensions: 620 x ~320 x 50mm
• Finish: Planed faces
• Note: One natural live edge retained. Width averages approximately 320mm, measured on the back edge. Pippy figure throughout — a characterful and decorative piece. Photos show the actual piece you will receive.

Ideal for decorative panels, furniture tops, turning, carving, and any project where exceptional figure and character are called for.