African Padauk Hardwood Furniture

EXOTIC HARDWOOD

African Padauk

Brilliant Color with Dense, Lasting Character

African Padauk is a statement hardwood known for vivid color and substantial density. Its unmistakable presence makes it ideal for customers who want the wood itself to become the visual centerpiece of their furniture.

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Color and Grain

Freshly worked heartwood can appear bright orange-red or coral red. With oxygen, sunlight, and age, it gradually shifts toward deeper russet, burgundy, purplish brown, or warm brown. Grain is usually straight to interlocked with a moderately coarse texture.

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Pterocarpus soyauxii

ORIGIN

West and central tropical Africa

JANKA HARDNESS

1,970 lbf

Outdoor Performance and Care

Padauk heartwood is naturally durable, but exterior finish is still needed to moderate moisture movement and surface weathering. Its bright initial color will darken over time; UV-resistant finish can slow that transition but cannot stop it completely. Breathable covers and shade help retain color longer.

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