Solid Long Rata Slab – 365 × 88/80 × 8 cm (~280kg)

Ideal for Premium Furniture * River Tables * Rare Timber Collectors Milling Statement: #7-03-01729

This listing is for one large Rata slab. If needed, we can cut it into two shorter slabs (approx. 180cm each) to make transport easier.

Slab Details * Length: 365 cm * Width: 88 / 80 cm (natural live edge) * Thickness: 8 cm * Estimated Weight: ~280 kg * Drying: Air-dried for over 10 years * Optional Kiln Drying: +$300 (to bring MC to ~10–14%)

This oversized slab can produce an excellent quantity of high-grade Rata planks or be used as a single dramatic feature piece.

Overview

A magnificent North Rata slab showcasing deep red and purple hues, with extremely dense, fine decorative grain. Hard to find at this size and quality. Perfect for high-end woodworking, custom furniture, or collectors seeking rare, heritage native timbers.

About Rata Timber (Metrosideros robusta)

One of New Zealand’s rarest and densest hardwoods, prized for its beauty and durability. * Deep red tones with interlocked, decorative grain * Density: ~880–1140 kg/m³ * Extremely hardwearing and long-lasting * Excellent for both indoor and outdoor use * Naturally resistant to decay, wear, and impact

Perfect For * Premium dining or conference tables * River tables & resin projects * Bespoke furniture builds * Woodturning, carving & artistic work * High-value timber collectors

Pickup & Delivery * Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (forklift onsite for loading) * Estimated Freight (slab may need to be cut shorter) * North Island: $100–$200 * South Island: $200–$300

Provenance & Story

Recovered between 2012–2013 from a remote, long-dead Rata forest near Mt Taranaki. Our bush crew spent over six months extracting these massive ancient trunks by hand in rugged terrain. Every slab carries a piece of New Zealand’s natural heritage — ready to be transformed into your next masterpiece.