Monumental Leadwood Live Edge Coffee Table (40.55" x 35.83" x 3.54") with "H Base"

🌳 Hardekool Slab

Make a truly commanding statement with this Monumental Leadwood Live Edge Coffee Table, meticulously handcrafted by African Live Edge Furniture. Showcasing an enormous and thick slab, measuring approximately 40.5" x 35.8" with an imposing 3.5" thickness, this piece is a testament to the raw, rugged beauty of African hardwood.

The authentic live edge follows the natural, organic line of the tree, accentuating the dramatic, deep chocolate-brown heartwood and providing a luxurious, tactile surface. Anchoring this substantial slab is a modern, structural "H" shaped metal base. This minimalist, industrial-style leg design ensures rock-solid stability and perfectly complements the wood's immense density and enduring character.

The History & Heritage of Leadwood Wood (Hardekool)

Leadwood, famously known as Hardekool (which translates to "hard coal"), is recognized worldwide as one of the hardest and heaviest woods—a dry piece will famously sink in water due to its incredible density.

• A Wood of Immense Strength: The Leadwood tree (Combretum imberbe) grows exceptionally slowly, often living for many centuries. Its unparalleled strength and natural resistance to rot and insects made it a key resource in history, used for durable structures like railway construction and mine shaft support.

• Rare and Cherished: Due to its immense value and slow growth, Leadwood is designated as a protected species in South Africa. This makes legally and ethically sourced timber, like the slab used in this heirloom-quality table, exceptionally rare and highly prized.

• Distinctive African Character: Prized for its dark, complex, and beautiful grain, every Leadwood slab is a unique piece of natural history, bringing the unparalleled endurance and rich story of the African savanna into your home.

This handcrafted Leadwood H-base coffee table is an heirloom piece, offering unmatched durability and the prestigious, dark beauty of authentic African Hardekool.