A dining table as an investment, made from a 47,000-year-old swamp root
For this extraordinary designer dining table, with unique ID No. 139, I used a large “ Kauri ” root measuring 3.30 × 1.20 meters and with a thickness of [...]. The wood comes from a 47,000-year-old swamp root and exhibits precisely the characteristics that make “ Kauri ” so special: natural root structures, original amber, and a monumental tabletop carved from a single piece that resembles a work of art.
The tabletop preserves the original " Kauri" amber, bark, and root strands. I deliberately left these unique natural features visible and treated them with epoxy resin to protect the natural openings and ensure the wood’s structure remains clearly visible. This combination of burl wood, golden amber, and epoxy resin makes the table a truly one-of-a-kind piece. Tables featuring these precious treasures from the past go far beyond the ordinary and are virtually impossible to create with other materials.
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At the customer’s request, I filled in the root end with transparent epoxy resin. This preserves the shape of the “ Kauri ” root while ensuring the dining table remains practical for everyday use. The designer table thus combines the natural look of the wood with a clean, functional surface. Several visible layers of amber, bark, and resin give the surface a three-dimensional depth.
I assign each “ Kauri ” table its own unique serial number. Thanks to its age, size, origin, and visible amber, this designer dining table is a durable, one-of-a-kind piece that retains its value over time.
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I custom-built this table for a client in Switzerland exclusively for his living-dining area. In this extraordinary size, the beauty of the “ Kauri ” burl wood really comes into its own: large, powerful, and with a unique presence that immediately stands out in the room.
The tabletop, with unique ID No. 139, before processing—as an unprocessed blank shortly before being dried to 8% moisture content. This step is very important to ensure high quality and minimize the risk that the large, solid tabletop will develop cracks or warp later on at the customer’s home. Only then do I begin the handcrafted processing.
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All dining tables at a glance
Table number
176
Kauri-Dining table made from natural burl wood
A dining table crafted from a 200 × 100 cm, 41,000-year-old Kauri root with natural, unplaned edges that strikingly highlight the beauty of the burl wood. A solid wood table that is a work of art created by nature.
Table number
139
Kauri-Dining table with amber and burl wood
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Table number
65
Designer dining table with glass legs
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77
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Table number
80
Backlit dining table with archaic tabletop
A solid " Kauri" tabletop with natural, organic edges and backlit epoxy resin that lends the room a warm atmosphere.
Table number
96
Kauri-Wood River Table with a River Pattern
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Table number
113
Large dining table incorporating root and trunk material
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Table number
115
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