





18Ancient Swamp Kauri Slab – 2150 x 1450 x 150mm Rare Ancient Timber | Certified Option | RRP: $15,000+ (as finished product) A stunning, large-format slab of certified Ancient Swamp Kauri — ideal for a premium coffee table, statement furniture piece, or bespoke woodworking project. This slab was recovered from a buried kauri stump in the Far North of New Zealand and processed under MPI-approved milling. It has been air-dried for over 10 years and kiln-dried to 12% moisture earlier this year, ensuring excellent stability and workability. Slab Specifications: • Length: 2150mm • Width: 1450mm (natural edge) • Thickness: 150mm • Estimated Weight: ~280kg • Condition: Kiln-dried, solid, stable, and ready to use Optional Add-Ons: • Final table crafting available — see examples on Instagram: @nzforestsltd_ • AncientKauri.org Certificate available ($100) • Export possible — we can ship this slab overseas (export prep & freight at buyer’s cost) • Documentation available on request: – MPI Milling Statement – Log number and recovery history About Ancient Swamp Kauri: • Over 45,000 years old, buried in New Zealand peat swamps for millennia • No live trees are cut — all timber is legally and sustainably recovered • Known for its golden chatoyance, flowing grain, and historic depth • Recognized as one of the oldest workable timbers on Earth Pickup & Delivery: • Location: Kumeu, Auckland • Nationwide delivery available • Export and international shipping options available — contact us for a quote
