Saman (Samanea saman) live-edge slab
SpeciesSamanSamanea saman
A long, warm-toned Saman slab with straight grain and natural live edges—built for a standout maker-led dining piece.
Partner yard · JAF Bulgaria — Musachevo
- Dimensions (L×W×T)
- 4760 × 1119 × 80 mm
- Moisture
- 16.1%
- Drying method
- kiln-dried
- Weight
- ≈ 187 kg (estimated)
€1,920.00
incl. €320.00 VATShips from the partner yard. Delivery options and times depend on your address.
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Buying without standing next to it
- The photo set is the contract. You receive this exact slab, not a stand-in for the species.
- If it arrives with a defect or doesn't match its photos, we pay the return freight.
- Consumers get 14 days to change their mind after delivery.
For workshops & studios
- Buy net of VAT with a valid EU VAT-ID
- EU pallet freight, quoted per order
- Matched to your project brief
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Describe your projectAbout this product
Saman (Samanea saman) live-edge slab with straight grain, kiln dried to 16.1% moisture and listed with recorded dimensions. The long, softly tapered form and warm surface character make it a strong starting point for a statement dining table or generous bench project.
The character#
Saman (Samanea saman) brings a calm, workable look here: the grain reads straight, the colour sits in a warm natural range, and the live edges keep the piece from feeling over-finished. In the photos, the surface shows a gentle contrast between lighter sapwood and a richer central field, giving you enough movement for a statement top without losing clarity.
What it wants to become#
This is a slab for a maker who wants length first. The proportion invites a long dining surface, a reception piece, or a bench with presence, while the thickness keeps the profile visually light. The shape is honest and slightly untamed, so a clean base will do the heavy lifting and let the timber stay the focus.
| Character | Read |
|---|---|
| Grain | Straight |
| Edge | Live, organic |
| Colour | Warm, natural contrast |
| Surface feel | Calm, open, easy to read |
Shop-floor confidence#
Kiln dried and recorded at 16.1% moisture, this slab is ready for the next stage of careful maker work. The public code VV5QSA87 links the piece to its wood passport, so your team can keep the material story with the finished work.
Project possibilities
Ideas this slab's measured size is large enough for.
- Top pickDining tableMin. 160 × 80 cm
- DeskMin. 120 × 60 cm
- Coffee tableMin. 90 × 45 cm
Guidance only: a maker should check the actual slab before work begins. Details
- Usable clear area is not established by the overall dimensions.
- A fabricator must review the actual piece and project before work begins.
- These directions do not establish seating capacity, load capacity or cutting yield.
- The condition has not been fully inspected. Discuss the piece with a fabricator before choosing a project.
About the material
Sawn wood shrinks very little during drying. It can be worked on even when unseasoned.
SamanUp close
Live edge, end grain and figure of this exact slab, photographed when it was measured.
Buyer questions
Is this slab suitable for a dining table build?
What species is this slab and does it have a public reference?
How was the slab dried?
What does the grain look like?
Is this piece enough for a long seating application?
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