Genuine gold-colored amber embedded in epoxy resin in the " Kauri " dining table
ContactThis tabletop, crafted from old Kauri burl wood, is a one-of-a-kind work of natural art. In addition to its fascinating natural characteristics, what makes this luxury dining table so special is the abundance of natural tree resin from the Kauri tree, which grew 3,700 years ago. Over the course of millennia, this resin has transformed into beautiful amber, lending the table a luxurious aura. Encased in transparent epoxy resin, it remains permanently visible and adds to the table’s value.
Just as is often seen during a walk in the woods, tree sap oozes from damaged areas as a form of self-defense. In the case of the Kauri tree, it dripped into the soil and into the tree’s roots. Over the course of millennia, it hardened into golden-colored amber. This natural phenomenon can now be seen in the Kauri rootwood of my tabletops and is evident in the patches of bark. I carefully craft it so that it remains permanently visible within the epoxy resin and now serves as an extravagant eye-catcher. The amber can be seen in numerous places throughout the tabletop.
The resin is also known in our native woods such as pine or larch. If you are a DIY enthusiast working with these woods, you may also see the honey-colored sticky resin galls.
A section of the tabletop made of Kauri wood with embedded tree resin, which has solidified into amber over thousands of years. To permanently seal the golden-colored amber, I embedded it in epoxy resin, and it is now a unique and lasting focal point on the dining table.
Kauri-Rootwood offers properties that go far beyond the ordinary and are virtually impossible to achieve with other materials.
The entire tabletop of the " Kauri " showcases the beautiful burl wood of this luxury dining table. The grain extends in all directions, contributing to its unique natural character, which is further enhanced by the pieces of bark embedded in epoxy resin.
Here, too, the epoxy resin helps to solidify the Kauri bark and makes the dining table truly one-of-a-kind. The golden amber embedded in the wood is particularly beautiful.
The tabletop as an unfinished blank during processing. After I’ve dried the Kauri wood to approximately 7–8% moisture content, I begin working on it. The dining table top now has its final shape, which minimizes the likelihood that the large, solid slab will warp later on at the customer’s home. This is an important prerequisite for ensuring that the customer can enjoy this exceptional and luxurious one-of-a-kind piece for many years to come.
I close the large naturally grown openings by hand with pieces of bark according to the customer's wishes from the same root trunk.
I craft every Kauri wooden table in my workshop according to the customer’s wishes and specifications—handmade in Germany. This ensures that each customer receives a personalized, one-of-a-kind piece that retains its value over time. For more information on Kauri dining tables, click here.
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Michael Beaupoil
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