Kauri Vault
Kauri Vault is a swamp kauri furniture and art studio in Northland, making hand-crafted pieces from ancient kauri timber carbon-dated to up to 45,000 years old. Artist Karin Venator selects and works with recovered kauri, combining traditional and modern techniques to create one-off pieces including tables, bowls, platters, lighting, basins, sculptures and gifts.
The business sources its timber from licensed practitioners recovering peat-preserved kauri from Northland's natural supply. Each piece respects the mana of the timber, with work designed to be preserved as heirlooms for future generations. Kauri Vault holds a New Zealand FernMark licence.
Customers can view collections of tables, bowls, interiors, gifts and artworks on the website, along with works in progress showing raw kauri slabs. The studio also accepts commissions for bespoke furniture and custom architectural interiors designed to individual specifications.
Orders are delivered worldwide. Visitors interested in how ancient kauri is transformed into contemporary furniture can contact the studio directly to discuss projects or view pieces.
