Sheesham live edge dining tables, cut from dense Indian rosewood slabs.
Dalbergia sissoo slabs with deep figure and real density — natural-edge tops on steel or solid-wood bases, kiln-dried, CITES- and EUDR-documented, and container-ready for importers, retailers and hospitality buyers worldwide.
The densest slab in our dining range.
Sheesham — Dalbergia sissoo, known in the trade as Indian rosewood — is the hardwood that built Jodhpur's reputation. It is dense, hard-wearing and heavy, with a tight interlocked grain that takes a fine finish and shows warm golden browns running into deep chocolate streaks. On a live edge dining table that combination reads as a genuinely premium, long-life piece: a top that resists daily dents, carries the weight of a full restaurant service, and keeps the tree's own organic line down each side. No two slabs are identical, which is exactly what makes sheesham a headline dining piece for independent retailers, online ranges and contract fit-outs.
Why sheesham
High density and hardness for heavy daily and commercial use, with figure and tonal depth that justify a premium shelf price.
Edge & top
Single-slab, book-matched or joined natural edge, with butterfly keys and breadboard ends stabilising wide tops.
Bases
Powder-coated steel, hairpin, trapezium and wrought-iron frames, or full solid-sheesham pedestals.
Finishes
Natural oil, matte or satin lacquer and custom stains that lift the grain — all CARB / TSCA-compliant.
Standard sheesham live edge dining table specifications.
Indicative ranges for quoting — length, width, slab thickness, edge profile and base are all 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 / sheesham pedestal |
| 8-seat | 2200–2400 × 1000–1100 mm | 50–60 mm | 8 | Wrought iron / twin pedestal |
| Communal / boardroom | 2600–3200 × 1000–1200 mm | 55–60 mm | 10–12 | Twin or triple steel frame |
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wood | Solid sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo / Indian rosewood), kiln-dried slab |
| Character | Dense, hard-wearing; golden-to-chocolate tones; tight interlocked grain |
| Construction | Butterfly keys & breadboard ends on wide tops; slotted base fixings for wood movement |
| Finishes | Natural oil, matte / satin / gloss lacquer, custom stain — CARB / TSCA Title VI compliant |
| Assembly | Knockdown / flat-pack (base detaches) or fully assembled |
| Legality | CITES-compliant Dalbergia sissoo · Vriksh verified · FSC chain-of-custody |
| 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) |
Want the full material story — density, grain, tolerances and matching case goods? See our sheesham wood furniture material guide, or compare straight-edge formats on the sheesham dining tables page.
CITES-listed rosewood, documented before you ask.
Sheesham is Dalbergia sissoo — a CITES-listed species — so a single solid slab is only as sellable as its paperwork. We cut from Vriksh-verified, FSC chain-of-custody stock, prepare CITES-compliant documentation for every sheesham order, and build EUDR geolocation and deforestation-free due diligence into the file in advance. US Lacey Act declarations, UK Timber Regulation, CARB / TSCA-compliant finishes and ISPM-15 heat-treated packing are covered as standard — so your container clears while others' wait at the port.
| Requirement | Our standard |
|---|---|
| Species control | CITES-compliant Dalbergia sissoo handling |
| Timber legality | Vriksh verified · FSC chain-of-custody |
| 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 sheesham slab flat, dark and beautiful.
Sheesham is dense and stable once kiln-dried to export moisture levels, and our wide tops are engineered to move with the seasons — butterfly keys, breadboard ends and slotted base fixings let the slab expand and contract without splitting. The end-customer 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 water, and refresh oil-finished tops periodically to hold the deep tone; lacquered tops need only routine dusting. We supply care guidance and finish details per order so retailers and hospitality buyers can brief their own customers with confidence.
Full instructions are on our how to care for sheesham furniture guide. Pair your sheesham tops with matching dining pieces, or add an iron-and-wood live edge table to round out a single-source dining range in one container.
Sheesham live edge dining tables — FAQs.
What makes a sheesham dining table worth the premium?
Sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo, Indian rosewood) is one of the densest, hardest furniture hardwoods we work — it resists dents, carries heavy daily use and shows a deep, figured grain with golden-to-chocolate tones that few woods match. On a live edge top that density reads as a genuinely premium, long-life statement piece, which is why retailers and hospitality buyers position it at the top of a solid-wood range.
What sizes and bases are available for sheesham live edge tables?
We build 4-seat tops from roughly 1400 mm up to communal and boardroom lengths of 3000 mm and beyond, in slab thicknesses of 40–60 mm. Bases include black powder-coated steel, hairpin, trapezium and wrought-iron frames, or full solid-sheesham pedestals. Every size, edge profile and base is made to order under our OEM program.
Is sheesham legal to export, and is it CITES-controlled?
Yes. Dalbergia sissoo is listed under CITES, and we handle every sheesham order with CITES-compliant documentation, Vriksh timber-legality verification and FSC chain-of-custody. We are EUDR-ready with geolocation and deforestation-free due diligence and support US Lacey Act declarations and UK Timber Regulation — so your container clears customs cleanly.
How do you stop a wide sheesham slab from cracking or warping?
Sheesham slabs are kiln-dried to export moisture levels before machining, and wide tops are built with butterfly (bow-tie) keys, breadboard ends and slotted base fixings that let the wood expand and contract with the seasons. This construction is standard on our sheesham live edge program and documented so your QC team can verify it.
Can you ship sheesham live edge tables flat-pack?
Yes. Most sheesham live edge dining tables ship knockdown — the slab top packs flat and the steel or wooden base detaches — lowering freight cost and breakage risk while raising container density. Fully assembled tables are also available on request.
What is the minimum order and lead time?
A trial or sample table can ship LCL so you approve the actual slab, finish and base first. For best wholesale pricing thereafter our standard minimum is one 20ft full container load, and sheesham tables can be mixed with benches, consoles and other categories into one compliant container. Typical lead time is 30–45 days; urgent orders at a premium.
Request a quote, or a sample slab, and build your range.
Send your sizes, target finish 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 Indian rosewood slab before committing to a container.