Authentic designer tables made of subfossil wood, complete with a certificate and a unique serial number.
Designer tables crafted from millennia-old kauri wood combine the practical functionality of high-quality furniture with the aesthetic impact of a standalone work of art. Made from burl wood or tree trunk wood, these exclusive tables are designed for everyday use while also serving as distinctive design pieces.
The material's particular strength lies in its natural grain, its depth, and its unique character. This gives rise to modern designer tables that furnish and define a space.
A true designer table combines form, function, and material in a way that goes beyond mere functionality. Each table comes with a certificate of age and is assigned its own unique serial number. Modern table frames take a back seat, allowing the unique material to make a striking statement in the room. I see my role as transforming this into a durable, exclusive piece of furniture.
The unique solid kauri wood is particularly well-suited for striking designer tables because it embodies natural character and an archaic tranquility. Special characteristics make this solid wood more appealing for designer furniture than almost any other: preserved for millennia in swamps and often naturally featuring embedded amber, it cannot be reproduced at will but possesses a form that speaks its own language even before it is worked.
For my designer tables, I work with solid burl wood and tree trunk wood. Both types have their own unique grain patterns. Burl wood often has an organic, lively, and dynamic appearance, while tree trunk wood can exhibit a calmer and more defined grain. I use high-quality epoxy resin to stabilize embedded bark and amber, creating multiple visible layers within the tabletop. This preserves the wood’s original form while ensuring the table remains durable and suitable for everyday use as a moisture-resistant dining table.
Kauri design tables straddle the line between furniture and unconventional artwork, between function and sculptural impact. That is precisely what makes them so appealing: they are practical, yet remain distinctly unique in their form, material, and presence. Kauri wood enhances this effect because its distinctive grain, natural edges, amber-colored areas, and the depth of the material create an almost curated aesthetic.
Each designer table is crafted as a one-of-a-kind piece. The selection, proportions, and size of the raw material play a central role. This underscores the character of these works as distinct, unique pieces. Custom craftsmanship means not only the right size, but also a form that harmonizes with the material. The result is a unique piece of furniture that impresses as much with its fit in the space and its functionality as it does with its aesthetic appeal.
For me, design is an ongoing process. I work with prototypes, surface tests, and various resin systems to find the best possible solution for each type of solid wood. What matters is not the technique as an end in itself, but the result: a serene, durable, and cleanly crafted table with a striking material presence and high quality.
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Below you will find a selection of authentic designer tables made of kauri wood in various sizes, each with its own unique character. Some pieces have a clean, understated look, while others have a more organic feel or exhibit exceptional depth of material. What they all have in common is their aim to blend functional furniture with art-like objects.
Modern designer table with amber
Unique number
192
A designer table made of 3,700-year-old kauri wood with a structure that is half root and half trunk, featuring embedded amber and a custom-made stainless steel base. Its understated architectural form combines the natural depth of the material with a modern design aesthetic.
The Table as an Art-Inspired Design Object and the River Table
Unique number
191
Designer table made of 3,700-year-old kauri burl wood with natural bark, embedded amber, and transparent epoxy resin veins. The large, single-piece top combines serene surfaces with an artistic, sculptural effect.
Desk featuring amber and embedded bark
Unique number
160
A designer table crafted from a single slab of kauri wood with an organic shape, featuring natural amber and visible bark growth. The natural tabletop gives this piece a warm, almost sculptural presence.
Designer table with striking golden amber inclusions
Unique number
137
Designer table made from 3,700-year-old kauri burl wood with a 280 × 120 cm tabletop, striking amber inclusions, and documented provenance. Large, natural grain patterns and substantial material thickness define the character of this one-of-a-kind kauri piece.
Exclusive Kauri Wood Design Furniture
Unique number
132a
A cohesive set consisting of a table, a bench, and two stools, all crafted from the same solid 2,900-year-old kauri root. Cracks and natural openings were stabilized and meticulously finished using epoxy resin.
Designer table with glass legs and epoxy resin
Unique number
132
A single, solid piece of kauri root forms the base of this table—which serves as both a dining table and a functional work of art. The elegant combination of transparent resin detailing and lightweight glass legs makes the solid tabletop appear to almost float.
Designer table with a natural, organic shape
Unique number
69
A table made of burl and tree trunk wood with pronounced natural grain patterns in all directions. It is precisely these natural lines that give the piece its distinctive visual appeal and uniqueness.
All Kauri wooden tables at a glance
Root tables
Dining tables
Design tables
Tree trunk tables
Conference tables
Coffee tables
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