Enduring Leadwood Live Edge Round Kitchen Dining Table (37.80" x 38.58" x 2.76")

🍽️ Hardekool

Bring the enduring strength and dramatic beauty of Africa into your dining space with this exceptional Leadwood Live Edge Round Kitchen Dining Table, meticulously handcrafted by African Live Edge Furniture. With a substantial round top measuring approximately 37.8" x 38.5" and a solid 2.75" thickness, this table is perfectly sized for cozy kitchens, breakfast nooks, or small dining rooms.

The authentic live edge encircles the tabletop, preserving the natural curvature of the tree and beautifully showcasing the dense, dark, chocolate-brown heartwood. This robust slab is supported by sleek, modern hairpin legs (visible in the product page images), providing a sturdy yet minimalist foundation that complements the organic top. This is an investment in a durable, statement piece for everyday dining.

The History & Heritage of Leadwood Wood (Hardekool)

Leadwood, known to locals as Hardekool (meaning "hard coal"), is legendary for being one of the world's heaviest and hardest timbers—its density is so great that a dry piece will famously sink in water.

• The Ultimate in Durability: The Leadwood tree (Combretum imberbe) is celebrated for its extreme slow growth and immense lifespan. Historically, its unparalleled strength and natural immunity to rot and pests made it the ultimate material for applications requiring permanence, such as railway sleepers and mine support beams across Southern Africa.

• Prized and Protected: Due to its immense value and rarity, Leadwood is officially designated as a protected species in South Africa. Sourcing this genuine timber from licensed, ethical channels makes this kitchen table an exceptionally rare and cherished heirloom.

• A Timeless African Touch: The wood's striking dark heartwood, often featuring complex, mesmerizing grain patterns, ensures your round dining table is a truly unique, conversation-starting piece of natural history.

This handcrafted Leadwood dining table with hairpin legs offers unparalleled durability and the prestigious, dark elegance of authentic African Hardekool for your most cherished meals.