Kauri Craft and Furniture

Kauri Craft and Furniture makes furniture and sculptures from ancient swamp kauri wood in Auckland. The wood comes from naturally preserved remains of giant forest trees that existed around 40,000 years ago, verified by carbon dating. Each piece is carved from kauri stumps, so no two tables, seats or other carvings are the same.

The business has developed a special treatment process to stabilise the wood and keep large pieces crack-free, even when exposed to central or floor heating systems. They have successfully shipped kauri tables overseas to tropical countries. The wood's lifecycle is explained on the site: after being in the ground for thousands of years, swamp kauri needs treatment before carving.

Their range includes solid tables and seats, dining and coffee tables, sculptures and chairs, and headlog tables. Each product represents ancient kauri wood crafted into functional or decorative pieces. The business describes itself as eco-friendly.

Visitors can view the work at their Waimauku location. Contact them directly on the phone number or email shown to enquire about pieces or commissions.