Functional furniture as precious works of natural art
Kauri dining tables combine everyday practicality with the beauty of a unique natural object. Crafted from mature rootstock or tree trunks, these tables exude a sense of calm, feature striking grain patterns, and boast a refined finish that is both sturdy and designed for daily use.
This is how dining tables become pieces of furniture that remain functional while also defining the space.
The tabletops are treated to make them scratch-resistant, moisture-resistant, and easy to clean in everyday use. The surface is designed for long-term use and is intended to stand the test of time in daily use. This combination of beauty and durability is especially crucial for a dining table. The surface should have a calm, understated appearance while remaining reliable in everyday use.
Kauri dining tables can be crafted from mature burl wood or from tree trunks. Both versions retain the material’s natural structure, making each table’s form unique. Depending on the piece of wood, the table takes on a serene, archaic, or more organic character. This allows the table to be interpreted in many different ways without losing its clear function.
Kauri dining tables truly come into their own in spacious dining areas, stylish apartments, and even private residences, where their impressive presence makes a lasting impression. Thanks to their size, proportions, and natural shape, they become the focal point of the room without appearing overpowering. A large Kauri wood table can command attention while still maintaining a sense of calm. This is where its exceptional strength lies for many spaces.
A Kauri dining table is more than just a functional piece of furniture. The solid wood tabletop, the natural edge, and the depth of the material give each piece a presence reminiscent of a curated design object. The result is an exclusive table that serves its practical purpose in everyday life while also standing out in the room like a unique work of art.
The wood is processed in such a way that the natural appearance of the solid wood is preserved and the surface feels smooth to the touch while remaining durable. Each tabletop is dried individually before processing to ensure it retains its shape. Next, I apply a special epoxy resin to the surface, which soaks into the wood fibers, fills porous areas, and hardens simultaneously. This is particularly important for dining tables, where this balance is crucial: a strong presence in the room and reliability in everyday use.
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Here you’ll find a selection of dining tables made of kauri wood in various sizes and with different natural characteristics. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, with its own shape, character, and history.
Large kauri dining table made from ancient roots
Unique number
176
A dining table crafted from a 200 x 100 cm, 41,000-year-old kauri root with organic, natural edges that strikingly showcase the beauty of the wood. The underside shows further views and details of this unique piece.
Cowrie dining table with amber and root strands
Unique number
139
This table was created from a 3.30 × 1.20 m kauri root with original amber and distinctive root strands in openings filled with epoxy resin.
Dining and living room table made from ornate root
Unique number
115
An exclusive kauri table for living and dining areas with naturally striking live edges and a calm, smooth surface.
Large dining table incorporating root and trunk material
Unique number
113
A large-format kauri dining table with embedded golden amber and a slab made from a single piece of root and tree trunk wood.
River table made of kauri wood with a riverbed design
Unique number
96
In this table, a long, natural opening in the center was transformed into a riverbed using transparent epoxy resin. The result is a serene dining table with a unique material effect.
Backlit dining table with archaic tabletop
Unique number
80
A massive kauri tabletop with organic natural edges and backlit epoxy resin, giving the room a warm atmosphere.
Dining table made from a solid kauri tree trunk
Unique number
77
An extraordinary dining table with a rustic tree trunk slab, natural growth and pronounced tree edges, which testifies to the uniqueness of nature.
Designer dining table with glass legs
Unique number
65
A 50,000-year-old kauri tabletop with tactilely soft tree edges, a calm appearance and light glass feet that make the tabletop appear to float.
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All Kauri wooden tables at a glance
Root tables
Dining tables
Design tables
Tree trunk tables
Conference tables
Coffee tables
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