Purpleheart Wood

Appearance: Purple Heart has a deep, rich purple color that darkens with age, featuring a straight grain and a luxurious, regal appearance always.
Workability: Purple Heart is challenging to work with due to its extreme hardness, requiring sharp tools and careful handling to avoid damage and ensure precision.
Use: Used for high-end furniture, woodturning, and decorative items where its unique color and durability can be showcased effectively and beautifully.

Working with Purpleheart Wood

Advantages: Offers exceptional hardness, durability, and stability, making it ideal for heavy-duty applications and projects requiring long-lasting performance always.

Disadvantages: Difficult to work with, expensive, and may darken or change color over time, potentially affecting its original appearance and value.

Available Thickness and Widths of Purpleheart Wood Lumber
Choose from 4/4 or 8/4 thicknesses, 5–7” widths, and lengths of 2 or 4 feet. Looking for something unique? We also carry live edge slabs in black walnut. Custom lengths and surfacing options are available on request.