Purpleheart PH26 — 845×165×68mm

Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.)

Purpleheart is one of the most immediately striking hardwoods in the world — its vivid violet-purple heartwood is unlike anything else in the timber trade. Dense, strong, and highly durable, it is as impressive in performance as it is in appearance. With age and UV exposure it deepens to a rich aubergine-brown, making it a dynamic and characterful choice for furniture, inlay, turning, and statement joinery.

Species Details

• Species: Peltogyne spp.
• Common Name: Purpleheart / Amaranth
• Origin: Central & South America
• Colour: Vivid violet-purple, deepening to rich aubergine-brown with age
• Janka Hardness: ~1,860 lbf (8,270 N)
• Density: ~860 kg/m³
• Durability: Very Durable — Class 1
• Workability: Good — straight to slightly interlocked grain. Works and finishes well with sharp tooling.

This Piece

• SKU: PH26
• Dimensions: 845 × 165 × 68mm
• Weight: 8.4kg
• Finish: Planed One Face
• Grain: Nice clean, straight grain
• Provenance: From the John Boddy's stock collection, acquired by The Wood Room
• Character: This piece has a split on the reverse sapwood side — please refer to the photos for full detail. Priced accordingly.
• Photos: Images show the actual piece you will receive

Ideal for furniture, turning, inlay, and statement joinery where a richly coloured, premium tropical hardwood is required.