Purpleheart

A popular exotic wood known for its rich and vibrant purple hue color.

Thicknesses: 4/4, S2S is 13/16″ thick
Widths 4″ to 10″ random
Lengths:  6′ to 14′ random

Description

Purpleheart hardwood is fine textured.  The wood grain is usually straight, often with a curly figure. It is moderately hard to machine but takes on a beautiful, glossy hue when finished with Lacquer.  Purpleheart is also sometimes referred to as Amaranth.

The staff here Wood-Chip hand selects each Purpleheart board, ensuring the highest of quality.  As one of the SouthEasts largest niche suppliers of premium Purpleheart hardwood boards, we carry a large inventory in stock and offer shipping throughout the U.S. and Virgin Islands.

Have a wood carpentry idea that you’re interested incorporating Purpleheart into?  The carpenters here at Wood-Chip have produced a variety of custom tables, cutting boards, accent name boards, and inlayed-furniture using this exotic species.  Give us a call to discuss your next project.

Popular for Custom-Inlays

butcher-block-table-with-purpleheart-inlay
Custom butcher block table incorporating purpleheart inlays