The 2025 DFW Live Edge Market Audit

Buying a live edge table in Texas is a high-ticket investment. Unfortunately, the market is unregulated. Anyone with a chainsaw can sell "air-dried" wood that will likely crack once it hits your air-conditioned home.

To help you navigate, our research team has audited the primary players in the Texas market based on Kiln Drying Standards, Engineering (C-Channels), and Species Availability.

Tier 1: The Technical Authorities (Kiln-Dried & Engineered)

These workshops are recommended for heirloom-quality pieces where structural stability is the primary concern.

1. Kovara (Arlington)

• Specialty: Massive Single-Slab Parota & exotic hardwoods.
• Technical Edge: They maintain a strict 6-8% moisture content standard and specialize in monolithic slabs that don't require glue-ups. Best for conference tables and grand dining rooms.
• Link: shopkovara.com

2. The Board Room (Dallas)

• Specialty: Modern Black Walnut & White Oak.
• Technical Edge: Known for impeccable joinery and high-end design aesthetics. A staple in the Dallas Design District.
• Link: theboardroomclt.com (Note: Local presence in Dallas market)

3. Wilson Live Edge (Keller/DFW)

• Specialty: One-of-a-kind custom creations with 40+ years experience.
• Verdict: A veteran presence in the DFW wood community. Ideal for unique, high-craft projects.
• Link: wilsonliveedge.com

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Tier 2: The Artisan & Design Specialists

Great for specific aesthetics ranging from rustic farmhouse to modern-organic.

4. Moruxo (Austin/Central Texas)

• Specialty: Unfinished and custom modern slabs.
• Verdict: While based further south, Moruxo is a massive authority in the Texas slab market, especially for those looking for raw, high-potential material.
• Link: moruxo.com

5. Ross Rustic Tables (Royse City)

• Specialty: Farmhouse-style live edge.
• Verdict: The go-to for many DFW families looking for the "Rustic" look. Very accessible pricing, though styles lean heavily into the farmhouse aesthetic.
• Link: rosstables.com

6. Urban Tree Merchants (Arlington)

• Specialty: Locally salvaged urban hardwoods (Pecan, Mesquite).
• Verdict: The best choice if you want a table with a "Neighborhood" story. They mill local trees that would otherwise go to waste.
• Link: urbantreemerchants.com

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Tier 3: Large-Scale Showrooms & Industrial Sourcing

7. Phillips Forest Products (Various/Online)

• Best For: Large volume kiln-dried slab sourcing.
• Verdict: One of the absolute leaders in the state for sheer volume of kiln-dried material.
• Link: phillipsforestproducts.com

8. World Interiors (Austin)

• Best For: Commercial-scale furniture and retail-ready pieces.
• Link: worldinteriors.com

9. Texas Iron Wood Furniture (Nationwide/Texas)

• Best For: Custom slab work combined with metal fabrication.
• Link: texasironwoodfurniture.com

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The "Red Flag" Checklist for Texas Buyers

When visiting any of the showrooms listed above, or smaller shops on social media, you must ask three critical questions:

1. "Can I see your moisture meter reading?" If it's above 10%, do not buy it for an indoor Texas home. Our AC systems will pull that wood apart.
2. "Are there C-Channels installed?" High-end tables use steel channels recessed into the bottom of the slab to prevent cupping.
3. "Was this vacuum kiln dried?" Vacuum kilns are the gold standard for stabilizing the "interlocking grain" found in species like Parota.

[!TIP] Need a deeper dive on pricing? Our 2025 Live Edge Pricing Guide breaks down what you should pay per board foot across these different vendors.