Sculptural, one-of-a-kind dining table made of rare, prehistoric solid burl wood with amber and bark—a unique collectible design piece, collector's item, and functional work of art

One-of-a-Kind 190 – Collectible Dining Table with Prehistoric Amber Formations

Rarity due to overgrown amber landscapes and preserved bark formations

Unique Piece 190 was crafted from an 8-cm-thick, single-piece root slab featuring exceptionally large areas of amber and bark formations. Dark, ingrown bark zones, transparent resin pockets, and golden amber inclusions create a visual effect that is more reminiscent of geological structures or mineral veins than the classic image of a wooden table.

Gold-colored amber, resin, and bark in this sculptural dining table made of rare prehistoric burl wood—a one-of-a-kind collectible design piece, collector's item, and functional work of art

Gold-colored amber inclusions, transparent resin sections, and dark areas of ingrown bark are the hallmarks of this collectible piece of furniture.

One-of-a-kind tabletop for a sculptural dining table made from old ancient kauri burl wood, a collectible design piece and functional art by Beaupoil

Collectible Dining Table

A sculptural dining table that blends functional art with a collector's item

The natural arrangement of the root formation was deliberately preserved and was skillfully exposed and extended. The result is a Collectible Dining Table that highlights the connection between natural forms and functional art, and that fits seamlessly into both residential spaces and curated interior designs.

A one-of-a-kind, sculptural dining table made of burl wood—a collectible design piece, a collector's item, and functional art in residential architecture and curated interiors

Material and Provenance

41,000-year-old material history with documented provenance

The 240 × 140 cm tabletop is made of prehistoric wood from New Zealand and has been dated to 41,000 years old through radiocarbon analysis. The documented provenance and the finite nature of the material make the piece a traceable collector’s item within the fields of Collectible Design and Contemporary Craft.

Certificate of age and documented provenance for this dining table made of prehistoric wood, radiocarbon-dated; a collector's item, collectible design, and contemporary craft

Amber and the Effect of Materials

Depth of the material based on amber formations and preserved bark zones

Gold-colored amber inclusions, transparent resin areas, and dark zones of ingrown bark run through the slab like natural mineral veins. This creates contrasts and a sense of depth that reveal ever-changing details depending on the light and viewing angle.

The combination of solid wood, amber, and fossilized bark creates a textural effect reminiscent of geological cross-sections, rock formations, or sedimentary layers formed over millennia, underscoring the work’s connection to functional art and collectible design.

Gold-colored amber, resin, and bark set in solid wood form the tabletop of a sculptural dining table—a blend of functional art and a collector’s item within the realms of Collectible Design and Contemporary Craft

Gold-colored amber, resin, and bark set in solid wood on a sculptural dining table—a blend of functional art and a collector’s item within the realms of Collectible Design and Contemporary Craft

Gold-colored amber, resin, and bark set in solid wood—a sculptural dining table that bridges the gap between functional art, a collector’s item, collectible design, and contemporary craft

An exclusive dining table that blends functional art, craftsmanship, and collectible design for residential interiors, gallery spaces, or private collections

An exclusive dining table that blends functional art, craftsmanship, and extraordinary collectible design for residential interiors, gallery spaces, or private collections

Spatial Effect

Exclusivity through understated geometry and rich material depth

The clean, rectangular shape provides a serene backdrop for the slab’s extraordinary material qualities. As a result, the piece exudes a focused presence and continually draws the eye to new details and textures within its surface.

In spacious living spaces, exclusive gallery interiors, or private collections, this dining table creates a sculptural effect, its appearance constantly shifting with the play of daylight and perspective. The tabletop appears as a material landscape in its own right, with great visual depth and a quiet authority.

Exclusive dining table made of kauri wood, available from Werk—an extraordinary collectible design for sculptural residential interiors, gallery interiors, or private collections

An exclusive dining table and functional, one-of-a-kind wooden piece made in Switzerland as a collectible design for sculptural residential architecture, gallery interiors, or private collections

Exclusive dining table and functional, one-of-a-kind piece made of wood with amber and bark, crafted in Switzerland as collectible design furniture and unique, one-of-a-kind tables by Beaupoil

Exclusive dining table and functional, one-of-a-kind wooden piece from Switzerland, available as collectible design furniture and custom, one-of-a-kind tables by Beaupoil

Works Archive

A functional, one-of-a-kind piece with a unique material composition

This dining table, which has collector's value, is currently part of a private collection in Switzerland and is included in the Beaupoil archive. The unique combination of amber formations, preserved bark zones, and material that is thousands of years old occurred only in this single root formation and cannot be reproduced.

However, Beaupoil crafts custom, one-of-a-kind collectible furniture.

Exclusive dining table and functional, one-of-a-kind wooden piece from Switzerland, available as collectible design furniture and unique, one-of-a-kind tables by Beaupoil in a private collection