Purple Heart Lumber

Purpleheart Lumber - Nature’s Most Vivid Hardwood

Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.) is one of the most instantly recognizable woods in the world. Freshly milled boards reveal a striking violet-purple heartwood that deepens to a rich eggplant-brown with age and UV exposure. Whether you’re building furniture, flooring, inlays, or accent pieces, purpleheart makes a statement that no stain or dye can replicate.

Why Purpleheart?

• Unmistakable color - vivid purple straight off the saw; darkens to a deep brownish-purple over time (UV exposure can help maintain the purple tone)
• Exceptionally hard and dense - one of the hardest commercially available hardwoods; highly resistant to wear, denting, and decay
• Strong and stable - excellent structural properties make it suitable for furniture legs, tool handles, and load-bearing applications
• Stunning in contrast work - pairs beautifully with lighter species like maple, ash, or cherry for inlays, cutting boards, and mixed-species projects

Available Sizes

• 4/4 
• 8/4
• 13/16" x 4" x 24" Short Board
• 13/16" x 4" x 36" Short Board
• 13/16" x 4" x 48" Short Board

Shorts are priced per boar. Buyers Club members save on every order.