Unikat 71 – One-of-a-Kind Designer Table Made from Burl and Tree Trunk Wood
A 250 × 100 cm collectible designer table made from 28,000-year-old ancient kauri. The tabletop combines the root section and the trunk section of the same kauri tree into a single slab. Transparent epoxy resin inlays and delicate glass legs lend this extraordinary kauri root table an understated, modern lightness.
Kauri burl wood has its own unique combination of striking grain, rustic root structure, bark, and natural inclusions, paired with a fascinating charm—this results in design pieces that retain their value as one-of-a-kind collectible furniture.
Root and Trunk
A design piece made from two parts of a prehistoric tree
The unique structure of this collectible piece of furniture stems from the combination of the root and trunk sections. Both sections are part of the same piece of solid wood and remain clearly visible in the sculptural tabletop.
Distinct grain patterns, natural indentations, and organic contours define the shape of this one-of-a-kind design. The design thus largely follows the original structure of the rare burl wood and forms the basis of a truly unique work of art that doubles as a functional table.
Collectible made of prehistoric material
A material with its own history
The kauri wood used in this design piece is 28,000 years old. Its long history is evident in the distinct textures of the root section and the tree trunk. Both sections display their own unique grain patterns and shapes within the same tabletop. As a result, this rootwood table possesses a material quality that cannot be replicated.
Age, in this context, is not merely a historical fact. It is part of the history of this one-of-a-kind object.
Designer table with a transparent base
Visible internal structure
Naturally occurring openings and indentations in the tabletop are stabilized with transparent epoxy resin.
A high-quality resin fills in the open areas without obscuring the structure of the millennia-old root wood. Different levels and depths remain visible, giving the surface a three-dimensional effect.
In this way, the material's natural texture becomes an integral part of the sculptural design.
Delicate construction
Glass bases for a floating effect
The delicate glass legs extend the transparency of the epoxy resin in the construction of this designer table.
The glass recedes visually, allowing the 2.50-meter-long kauri tabletop to appear almost suspended in the room. As a result, the solid presence of the 28,000-year-old wood remains fully evident.
The custom design enhances the work's impact without obscuring its natural connection between the root system and the tree trunk.
Handcrafted Form
The natural edge and kauri burl wood remain visible
The organic contours of this distinctive wood were crafted by hand and refined to enhance its tactile quality.
The natural form of the solid wood remains visible. The artisanal craftsmanship allows the unique texture of the material to be experienced as the surface of a functional collectible design piece of furniture.
In this way, the work combines traditional craftsmanship with an original sculptural design.
Exclusive Spaces
A sculptural dining table for sophisticated architecture
Measuring 250 × 100 cm, Unikat 71 is ideal as a spacious dining table for upscale living and dining areas.
However, its impact extends beyond its function as a table. In a minimalist architectural setting, the organic form of the kauri can provide a natural contrast to straight lines and clear spatial proportions.
The delicate glass bases create an open, airy feel. This makes the design piece equally suitable for prestigious interiors, private galleries, or sophisticated meeting spaces.
Collectible furniture with a unique design
A piece of art furniture with a functional purpose
Unikat 71 combines the qualities of a work of art with the functionality of a dining table.
Its identity emerges from the interplay of 28,000-year-old ancient kauri, the connection between the root system and the tree trunk, transparent epoxy resin, and the delicate glass structure.
This is how an extraordinary natural material becomes a design piece in its own right.
Functional Art
The object is a work of art. The object is a table.
Unikat 71 can be both viewed and used. Its function as a sculptural dining table is an integral part of the work and is not separate from its artistic quality.
The piece is a work of art.
The piece is a table.
The two form an inseparable whole.
