A statement table crafted from a piece of burl that originally measured 280 x 200 cm
I crafted this one-of-a-kind designer table, No. 137, from a 280 × 120 cm tabletop made of 3,700-year-old kauri burl wood. I carved this unique tabletop from a piece that originally measured 280 × 200 cm. The wood’s natural grain remains visible across the entire surface, giving the table its distinctive character.
The tabletop is 9 cm thick and showcases the solid character of the old kauri wood. Large, naturally grown sections alternate with open grain patterns and dark inclusions. This creates a surface with depth and natural visual interest.
Particularly striking are the clearly visible amber inclusions within this extraordinary tabletop. The golden structures lie deep within the wood and remain visible thanks to the transparent finish. Together with the dark areas of the kauri burl, this creates a surface that varies across the entire tabletop.
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The tabletop was crafted from this Kauri root slab, which originally measured 280 × 200 cm. Even in its unprocessed state, the wood impressively showcased its unique scale. The raw kauri slab reveals the substance and grandeur inherent in this millennia-old wood from the giant kauri trees. This extraordinary original size forms the basis for the striking impact of “Unikat 137,” from which I later crafted the designer table.
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The tabletop was crafted from an exceptionally large kauri root slab with a documented provenance. The age, texture, and dimensions of the material remain fully discernible in the finished table. This gives Unikat 137 its own material identity.
The surface displays typical natural features of old kauri rootwood: extensive grain patterns, natural tension, embedded bark and amber, and deep color gradients. This naturally formed texture defines the character of this unique table.
The design of the burl wood table was deliberately kept understated so that the large kauri slab remains the focal point. The dark table frame complements the thickness and length of the tabletop and enhances the table’s clean, horizontal presence in the room.
With its dimensions of 280 × 120 cm, the substantial thickness of the material, and the visible amber inclusions, the table makes a strong visual statement in any space. The large, continuous surface of the millennia-old kauri wood remains the central focal point.
Unikat 137 combines large dimensions, visible amber, and a rare piece of kauri wood in a single tabletop. The wood’s natural grain is fully preserved, making the table a unique and distinctive kauri design piece with documented provenance.
I see this table as a central design element in spaces where the material, size, and presence are carefully chosen. The combination of aged kauri wood, exposed amber, and the table’s precise form is well-suited to high-end living rooms, dining areas, and architecturally well-designed, exclusive interiors.
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