Premium Live Edge Burl Bubinga Wood Slab Exotic Figured Table Top Solid Wood Dining Coffee Table

Wood: burl bubinga

Features: slab

Size: 120*60*10cm,180*80*10cm,240*100*10cm

Table Legs : Stainless steel / aluminium / cast iron metal



A **live edge burl bubinga slab table** is a type of furniture known for its exceptional beauty, uniqueness, and craftsmanship. It is a statement piece that highlights the raw, natural art of woodworking. To understand it fully, let's break down each part of its name:

#### **1. Bubinga**
*   **What it is:** Bubinga is a premium hardwood sourced from several species of the *Guibourtia* tree, native to the rainforests of West and Central Africa (e.g., Cameroon, Gabon, Congo).
*   **Characteristics:** It is highly prized for its:
    *   **Color:** Ranges from a pale pinkish-red to a deep, rich reddish-brown with darker purple or black streaks.
    *   **Grain:** Its grain is often interlocked or wavy, creating a beautiful, intricate pattern.
    *   **Density:** It is an extremely hard, dense, and durable wood, making it perfect for tabletops that need to withstand daily use.





#### **2. Slab**
*   **What it is:** A slab is a thick, single piece of lumber cut directly from a tree trunk. Unlike traditional milled lumber that is cut into uniform planks, a slab is meant to showcase the full cross-section and natural shape of the tree.
*   **Characteristics:** Slabs are typically 1.5 to 3 inches (4 to 8 cm) thick or more, giving the table a substantial, heavy, and robust presence.





#### **3. Live Edge**
*   **What it is:** Also known as a "natural edge," this means the natural outer boundary of the tree (the bark or the sapwood) is preserved on one or both long sides of the slab, rather than being cut straight.
*   **Characteristics:** This feature celebrates the tree's organic form. The live edge might show the tree's contoured shape, knots, and natural imperfections, connecting the final piece of furniture directly to its origin in nature.





#### **4. Burl**
*   **What it is:** A burl is a rare growth on a tree, a deformed lump caused by stress, injury, or disease. Instead of forming regular growth rings, the grain grows in a wildly chaotic and dense swirl.
*   **Characteristics:** Burl wood is not stronger than regular wood, but it is incredibly valuable for its aesthetic qualities. It is known for: