Purpleheart PH18 — 1250x138x22mm

Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.)

Purpleheart is one of the most distinctive and recognisable hardwoods in the world — a dense, strong timber from Central and South America that is immediately identifiable by its extraordinary violet-purple heartwood. Freshly machined surfaces display a vivid, saturated purple that deepens and mellows to a rich brown-purple with age and light exposure, making it a timber that genuinely evolves over time. It is exceptionally hard and durable, with excellent strength properties that make it as practical as it is beautiful.

It works well with sharp hand and machine tools, takes a superb natural finish, and its density gives it outstanding stability and longevity in use.

Species Details

• Species: Peltogyne spp.
• Common Name: Purpleheart
• Origin: Central and South America
• Colour: Vivid violet-purple, deepening to rich brown-purple with age
• Janka Hardness: ~2,520 lbf (~11,210 N)
• Density: ~860 kg/m³
• Durability: Very durable
• Workability: Good with sharp tools; finishes beautifully.

This Piece

• SKU: PH18
• Dimensions: 1250 x 138 x 22mm
• Weight: 4.1kg
• Finish: Planed faces, square edge
• Note: This piece has a split — please review the photos carefully before purchasing. This is reflected in the price and can typically be stabilised, filled or worked around depending on your project.
• Photos: Images show the actual piece you will receive

Ideal for furniture, decorative joinery, inlay work and any project where a bold, colourful hardwood is called for.