LEOPARDWOOD / LACEWOOD
Leopardwood / Lacewood or Australian Silky Oak is actually a member of the sycamore family. When quartered, Lacewood shows a beautiful medullary ray similar to the pattern on a Chinese rice bowl.
- Needs to be quartered for stability and to show figure
Characteristics of Leopardwood / Lacewood
| Origin of Wood Type | Australia & South America |
| Botanical Name | Platanus hybrida |
| Specific Gravity | 0.62 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 3.25 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Gold – Reddish Brown – Pink |
| Rarity / Availability | Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 3″ to 8″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 8′ to 12′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, Inlaying, Box Making, Veneer and other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Quartersawn (FAS) |
| Other Trade Names | European Plane, London Plane, English Plane, French Plane, Silky Oak, Leopardwood, Lacewood |
Lacewood Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | FAS | None | Rift & Quartered | 4.00″ to 8.50″ | 96.00″ to 144.00″ | $18.00 |
| 8/4 | FAS | None | Rift & Quartered | 4.00″ to 8.50″ | 96.00″ to 144.00″ | $19.00 |
***Call for availability. 1.610.932.7400***
Sample Pictures of Lacewood/Leopardwood
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
