Live edge dining tables — natural-edge solid slabs, built for export.
Tops that keep the tree's own line — solid acacia, sheesham, mango, teak and reclaimed slabs on steel or solid-wood bases, kiln-dried, stabilised against movement, compliance-documented and container-ready for importers, retailers and hospitality buyers worldwide.
The tree's own edge, kept and finished — not cut away.
A live edge table preserves the natural outer contour of the plank instead of trimming it to a straight line. We remove the bark, clean back to sound wood, then sand and seal the raw edge so it reads as an organic, flowing silhouette while standing up to daily use. Because the slab is a single statement of solid wood, each top is one of a kind — the grain, the figure and the line of the edge are unrepeatable. That uniqueness is the sales story: a live edge dining table is a headline piece buyers reach for first, and it photographs beautifully on a product page or an interiors shoot.
One-of-a-kind top
Every slab is unique — natural edge, grain and figure that no factory-cut panel can copy. Ideal as the hero piece in a range.
Solid, not veneer
A full-thickness slab of real hardwood, not a printed or veneered panel — the weight, sound and feel of solid wood throughout.
Engineered to stay flat
Kiln-dried, keyed and breadboarded so a wide top moves with the seasons without cracking or cupping.
Built for any room
Home dining, communal restaurant tops, café benches and boardroom tables — the same slab program, scaled to format.
How we build a live edge table that survives the voyage and the years.
Slab selection
We grade slabs for grain, figure and a clean natural edge, matching thickness and width to the format and wood you specify.
Kiln-drying
Each slab is kiln-dried to export moisture levels so the top is stable before any base ever touches it.
Stabilise & finish
Butterfly keys bridge natural checks, breadboard ends lock the ends, and the edge and face are sanded and sealed.
Base & knockdown
We fit a steel or solid-wood base with slotted fixings, then pack flat so the slab and base travel safely.
Want the full breakdown of woods, bases and variants — acacia, sheesham, reclaimed, metal-base and river tables? See the live edge dining tables hub. For the fastest-moving slab wood for retail and online ranges, see our acacia live edge dining tables, and read the material deep-dives on sheesham (Indian rosewood) and reclaimed wood.
Standard live edge dining table specifications.
Indicative ranges for quoting — all dimensions, slab thickness, edge profile and base are made to order under our OEM program. Seating is approximate for a natural-edge top.
| Format | Typical length × width | Slab thickness | Seats | Common base |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-seat | 1400–1600 × 800–900 mm | 40–50 mm | 4 | Steel / hairpin |
| 6-seat | 1800–2000 × 900–1000 mm | 45–55 mm | 6 | Trapezium steel / wood pedestal |
| 8-seat | 2200–2400 × 1000–1100 mm | 50–60 mm | 8 | Wrought iron / twin pedestal |
| Communal / boardroom | 2600–3600 × 1000–1200 mm | 55–75 mm | 10–14 | Twin or triple steel frame |
| River / resin | Made to spec | 45–65 mm + epoxy | Made to spec | Steel / box frame |
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Woods | Acacia, sheesham (Indian rosewood), mango, teak, reclaimed old wood |
| Edge & top | Single-slab, book-matched or joined natural edge; bark removed, edge cleaned, sanded and sealed |
| Construction | Kiln-dried slab; butterfly (bow-tie) keys & breadboard ends on wide tops; slotted base fixings for wood movement |
| Bases | Powder-coated steel, hairpin, trapezium, wrought-iron frames, or solid-wood pedestals |
| Finishes | Natural oil, matte / satin / gloss lacquer, custom stain — CARB / TSCA Title VI compliant |
| Assembly | Knockdown / flat-pack (base detaches) or fully assembled |
| MOQ | Trial / sample LCL; thereafter 1× 20ft FCL for best pricing; mixed loads supported |
| Lead time | 30–45 days typical; urgent orders at premium |
| Shipping | FOB / CIF from Mundra / Nhava Sheva; ISPM-15 heat-treated packing |
| Model | ODM (our designs) + OEM (your drawings, finishes & private label) |
A single solid slab makes legality the whole game.
A live edge top is one unbroken piece of solid wood, so timber-legality documentation is what decides whether a container lands or waits. We cut from Vriksh-verified, FSC chain-of-custody stock, handle sheesham to CITES norms, and prepare EUDR geolocation and deforestation-free due diligence before you ask. US Lacey Act declaration support, UK Timber Regulation, CARB / TSCA finishes and ISPM-15 packing are covered as standard, with SEDEX / SMETA, ISO and SGS behind the production line.
| Requirement | Our standard |
|---|---|
| Timber legality | Vriksh verified · CITES-compliant sheesham |
| Sustainability | FSC chain-of-custody · reclaimed slab lines |
| EU market | EUDR-ready · geolocation · UKTR |
| US market | Lacey Act support · CARB / TSCA finishes |
| Social audit | SEDEX / SMETA · ISO · SGS inspection |
| Export packing | ISPM-15 heat-treated · flat-pack options |
Keeping a natural-edge slab flat and beautiful.
Our slabs are kiln-dried to export moisture levels and engineered to move with the seasons — butterfly keys, breadboard ends and slotted base fixings let a wide top expand and contract without splitting. For your end customers, the care story is simple: keep the table out of direct heat and prolonged sun, wipe with a soft dry or barely-damp cloth, avoid soaking or standing spills, and use mats under hot dishes. The sealed natural edge wants no special attention beyond dusting. Oil-finished tops benefit from a periodic re-oil; lacquered tops need only routine cleaning. We supply finish-specific care guidance per order so retailers and hospitality buyers can brief their own customers with confidence.
Ship a complete, single-source dining range in one container by pairing your live edge tops with matching solid-wood dining benches and dining chairs, or go premium with epoxy river tables.
Live edge dining tables — FAQs.
What is a live edge dining table?
A live edge dining table keeps the natural, undulating outer edge of the plank instead of cutting it to a straight line, so the top traces the tree's own profile. The bark is removed and the edge is cleaned, sanded and sealed, leaving a raw organic silhouette. Because every slab is different, no two live edge tops are identical — which is exactly why retailers and designers use them as statement pieces.
Which wood is best for a live edge dining table?
For daily-use dining tops we recommend dense hardwoods: acacia for bold high-contrast grain at a competitive cost, sheesham (Indian rosewood) for deep figure and density, and teak for premium longevity. Mango and reclaimed old wood suit rustic and farmhouse ranges and tell a deforestation-free story. We cut and kiln-dry all of these slabs in Jodhpur.
How do you stop a live edge slab from cracking or warping?
Every slab is kiln-dried to export moisture levels first, then wide tops are built to move with the seasons — butterfly (bow-tie) keys bridge any natural checks, breadboard ends stabilise the ends, and slotted base fixings let the top expand and contract without splitting. This is standard on our live edge program and documented so your QC team can verify it.
Can you make live edge dining tables to custom sizes and bases?
Yes. As an ODM and OEM manufacturer we build to your drawings — custom length, width, slab thickness, edge profile and base. Common bases are black powder-coated steel, hairpin, trapezium and wrought-iron frames, or full solid-wood pedestals. We also produce river and resin tables where a tinted epoxy river joins two live edges.
Are your live edge dining tables compliant for import into the US and EU?
Yes. We document FSC chain-of-custody and Vriksh timber-legality, handle sheesham to CITES norms, and are EUDR-ready with geolocation and deforestation-free due diligence. We support US Lacey Act declarations, UK Timber Regulation, CARB / TSCA Title VI finishes and ISPM-15 heat-treated export packing.
What is the minimum order and lead time for live edge tables?
A trial or sample table can ship LCL (part-container) so you approve the real slab, finish and base first. For best wholesale pricing thereafter, our standard minimum is one 20ft full container load, with mixed-category loads supported. Typical lead time is 30–45 days, with urgent orders available at a premium.
Request a quote, or a sample slab, and build your range.
Send your sizes, target woods, finish direction and base style, or ask for our catalogue. We quote FOB / CIF from Mundra / Nhava Sheva with MOQs and a 30–45 day lead time, and ship a sample table so you can approve the real slab before committing to a container.