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Ancient Swamp Kauri

The Classic Kauri Collection was inspired by a timeless design made by Andrew's great, great grandfather at the end of the 19th century.  The design is a true classic that looks just as good now as it did 100 years ago.

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Exclusivity Every piece of Classic Kauri is individually numbered and has a Certificate of Authencity stating the age of the timber used in the making of the furniture.  Each article of furniture is registered under the original owners name.

The trees originate from the long-vanished ancient Kauri forests that stood thousands of years ago and now lie beneath swamps in Northland, North Island.  The Kauri has been preserved in peat swamp after an unexplained phenomenon felled the Kauri forests some 40,000 years ago.   A tsunami, cyclone, or even the advent of the last Ice Age are among many theories that have been suggested.

Excavation of ancient swamp Kauri from a farmers paddock.  After excavation the holes are filled in and grass is re-sown.

Preserved in the swamps of the North Island, ancient Kauri is regarded as the oldest workable timber in the world.  Naturally felled, they have been preserved for some 40,000 years in these timeless peat swamps.

The extraction of the logs from swamp is very demanding. Heavy machinery and skilled operators are employed to unearth and remove the logs.

Andrew beside a Kauri log 8 feet in diameter. The logs have to be cut into manageable lengths (3-4m) before being loaded onto a truck for transport to the sawmill.

                    

	The University of Waikato has carbon dated the             ancient swamp Kauri at 45,000 years old, and is             regarded as the oldest workable timber in the             world.