Sculptural design pieces—handcrafted for Swiss homes, chalets, and special architectural projects.
I also craft tables from millennia-old kauri burl wood for clients in Switzerland, customizing each piece to fit the space, proportions, and intended use. The rustic kauri burl wood blends particularly well with the clean lines of modern architecture as well as with traditional Swiss timber construction—from private homes and chalets to prestigious projects.
From selecting the slab to planning and manufacturing, all the way through delivery and customs clearance, I personally oversee every project.
Swiss architecture captivates with its clarity, high-quality materials, and timeless design language. It is precisely in this setting that Kauri design tables truly shine. The natural grain of this millennia-old wood brings a sense of calm, natural beauty, and individuality to living spaces, chalets, and prestigious architectural projects.
Each solid kauri wood table is crafted as a one-of-a-kind piece and is individually tailored to the space, proportions, and intended use. The result is not only an extraordinary dining table or conference table, but a piece of furniture that becomes a permanent part of the architecture.
Kauri wood from New Zealand has been preserved for thousands of years in an oxygen-free environment in a peat bog. This results in large-format, single-piece trunk and root slabs with a natural grain and depth of material that are distinctly different from ordinary woods.
Natural amber-colored areas, organic root structures, and organic shapes make each slab a unique starting point for design. This gives rise to dining tables, conference tables, and sculptural, one-of-a-kind pieces that blend seamlessly into modern living spaces as well as sophisticated architectural settings.
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The organic shape of the kauri root wood can evoke the feel of a natural work of art. At the same time, the table remains true to its original purpose: it is a piece designed for everyday use. A moisture-resistant finish protects the wood in daily use.
This is how sculptural design and unrestricted functionality come together. The Kauri dining table becomes a defining element of the room without losing its practical function.
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In addition to private residential projects, Kauri tables are also well-suited for sophisticated Swiss and Austrian offices, conference rooms, and executive areas. For such projects, I design conference tables that define the space as a design element in their own right while also fulfilling their functional purpose.
Large-format tabletops crafted from a single piece of kauri burl wood lend a conference room a distinctive material presence. The dimensions, proportions, table frame, and finish are all tailored to the architecture and intended use.
For interior designers, interior decorators, and architectural firms, I offer personalized collaboration from material selection through production.
Large-format root slabs create distinctive focal points for living spaces, reception areas, and prestigious architectural projects. Their organic shape, natural bark texture, and unique inclusions give each slab a distinct appearance that is fundamentally different from industrially manufactured tabletops.
As a result, the burl wood is transformed not simply into a table, but into a sculptural design object with its own material history. At the same time, it remains a functional piece of furniture and can be used as a dining table, conference table, or work table.
Some pieces made of kauri go beyond the traditional concept of furniture in their impact. Their sculptural design, the rarity of the material, their origin and historical context, and their unique creation process make them design objects in their own right that can also be used as tables.
The piece is a work of art. The piece is a table. The two form an inseparable whole.
With " Collectible Beaupoil," I continue to explore this idea in depth.
Kauri wood comes from New Zealand and has been proven to be thousands of years old. The trees, preserved in swamps, yield large-format trunk and root slabs cut from a single piece. This opens up design possibilities that are virtually impossible to achieve with conventional wood panels.
Every one-of-a-kind kauri piece begins with the careful selection of the wood on site. The origin and age of the material remain traceable throughout the process.
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The exceptional origin of the subfossil kauri wood is documented by a certificate of age. In addition, each piece of furniture is assigned a unique identification number. This ensures that the origin, age, and identity of each piece can be traced.
Combined with custom craftsmanship and personalized support, the result is a piece of furniture whose material history is an integral part of its character—from the selection of the wood to delivery.
The delivery of a large-format, one-of-a-kind piece to Switzerland is factored into the project planning from the very beginning. Upon request, I will coordinate the transportation and customs clearance and personally oversee the process.
As of 2024, there are no longer any customs duties on furniture; the import tax in Switzerland is 8.1% and is calculated based on the value of the goods, including shipping costs. A possible VAT refund or a corresponding notation on the invoice can be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Even for large formats and challenging architectural situations, installation is planned on a project-by-project basis. This applies to chalets, penthouses, and upper floors, as well as other architecturally complex spaces.
Especially when dealing with large-format tabletops, it is important to consider transportation routes, access, and installation well in advance.
Are you looking for a unique piece of art or design for a Swiss residential or architectural project?
Please contact me directly. I’ll personally advise you on selecting your Kauri tabletop—including size, proportions, table frame, and finish—and will also discuss delivery and customs clearance with you. Once we’ve finalized the design together, I’ll personally craft your one-of-a-kind piece in my workshop in Germany and oversee the delivery to your home.
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Switzerland’s long tradition of wood construction and craftsmanship—from Alpine chalets to sleek country homes and high-quality interior finishes—provides a natural setting for Kauri.
The solid wood brings a global history of materials to this familiar setting: millennia-old burl wood from New Zealand meets Swiss architecture and traditional craftsmanship. The result is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece that blends into the space while also making a deliberate statement.
How can a kauri table look in a sophisticated room?
The following interior design ideas illustrate how Kauri tables can be harmoniously integrated into homes, chalets, villas, and exclusive architectural projects. The visualizations shown are intended to serve as inspiration and demonstrate the impact of extraordinary, one-of-a-kind Kauri pieces in various interior design concepts:
This interior design example shows how a Kauri dining table can become a defining design element in a modern open-concept kitchen. While the architecture is deliberately understated, Unikat 173—with its artistic root grain—brings warmth, natural beauty, and individuality to the space. The result is a dining area that blends harmoniously into the overall design concept while also serving as a striking focal point.
The one-of-a-kind item 173 shown here is currently available and can be purchased immediately.
In this Swiss penthouse, the 3.30 × 1.20-meter kauri dining table serves as the defining focal point of the room. Crafted from a single piece of solid burl wood made from 47,000-year-old kauri, the tabletop resembles a natural work of art and harmonizes with the clean, minimalist architecture. Thanks to its high-quality, moisture-resistant finish, this sculptural, one-of-a-kind piece No. 139 is both an eye-catcher and a dining table suitable for everyday use.
The vibrant grain, embedded bark inclusions, and golden amber-colored areas make Table Unique 150 a work of art that significantly shapes the character of a modern architect-designed villa. Spacious villas with their open architecture provide the ideal setting for a piece of furniture that is not merely placed but deliberately showcased. The minimalist stainless steel base makes the solid tabletop appear to almost float, emphasizing its sculptural quality.
This one-of-a-kind item is currently available and can be purchased immediately.
Pieces crafted from solid kauri wood truly come into their own in spaces where wood is viewed not merely as a building material, but as a defining design element. In such spaces, the natural character of kauri blends with clean architecture and contemporary interior design.
Summary Information About Kauri Tables
All Kauri wooden tables at a glance
Root tables
Dining tables
Design tables
Tree trunk tables
Conference tables
Coffee tables
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