Unique coffee tables with bark and amber
Kauri coffee tables combine the understated elegance of low-profile furniture with the impact of a standalone piece. With Kauri, the result is not just any side table, but a piece of furniture with the presence of a work of art. The tabletop can appear in the room like a sculpture while remaining practical for everyday use. This blend of function and presence is what gives these coffee tables their unique appeal.
Kauri burl wood is particularly well-suited for artistic coffee tables. Its organic shapes, vibrant grain, and often irregular natural edges create a tabletop with its own distinctive character. Live-edge tables are prized precisely because they reveal the wood’s original contours, bringing an organic elegance to the room.
The age of this prehistoric kauri wood makes these coffee tables one-of-a-kind and impossible to replicate.
Porous or brittle kauri burl wood is transformed into a solid, compact piece using epoxy resin. A distinctive feature of this piece are the embedded amber sections, which appear as golden zones within the wood. Combined with the bark and the organic structure, this creates a serene, multi-layered surface that can be experienced up close in the form of a coffee table.
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Kauri coffee tables are particularly well-suited for stylish living rooms, spacious sofa arrangements, exclusive apartments, penthouses, lounges, and interiors with a calm, sophisticated ambiance. In the world of design, live-edge and organically shaped coffee tables are often seen as the sculptural focal point of a living area, rather than merely an accessory to the seating arrangement.
A kauri coffee table really comes into its own in modern or curated spaces: the wood brings warmth, depth, and a natural touch to a clean-lined room without making it feel cluttered.
A Kauri coffee table straddles the line between furniture, a natural object, and a design sculpture. The combination of aged burl wood, exposed natural edges, and an amber-like effect makes these tables pieces that define a space. A live-edge piece that blends natural form with sculptural presence. This gives the coffee tables a collector’s item quality while remaining deeply inviting. They are understated, yet they leave a lasting impression.
Below is a selection of coffee tables I have crafted for clients:
Coffee table top with Kauri root plate inlaid in resin. According to the customer's wishes, I filled this natural wood plate with resin in order to be able to make the coffee table to a given size.
Root structure with open depth
Unique number
170
A modern Kauri coffee table with a glass base, featuring clean lines and a smooth surface. The natural grain remains visible yet appears understated and uniform—a table that blends seamlessly into the room and makes an impression through its delicate grain
A serene space with a striking effect
Unique number
162
A sculptural tabletop featuring natural bark and root branches, with balanced proportions. The shape follows the wood’s natural grain and appears as a resting object in the room, making a strong statement thanks to its width and low profile.
Epoxy resin table with root wood
Unique number
142
Kauri burl wood with pronounced epoxy resin detailing and open areas. Individual burl pieces and natural indentations characterize the tabletop, creating a vibrant surface with a distinct sense of depth.
Artwork Designer Coffee Table
Unique number
138
An artistic coffee table crafted as live-edge furniture, featuring a striking burl pattern with flowing lines and visible natural edges. The natural form is preserved in its original state, giving this modern table a strong, distinctive presence.
All Kauri wooden tables at a glance
Root tables
Dining tables
Design tables
Tree trunk tables
Conference tables
Coffee tables
Origin
Editing
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