





2010.2 LM (140 × 90 mm) – 4-Sides Planed Ancient Swamp Kauri Timber Lot Milling Statement: #7-01-02416 RRP: $1,500+ · Premium Grade – Ideal for High-End Furniture & Joinery Included in This Lot Lengths (all from the same log): • 3.65 m • 3.35 m • 1.96 m • 1.24 m Total: 10.2 linear metres Estimated Weight: ~80 kg A rare opportunity to secure a matched 10.2 LM set of kiln-dried Ancient Swamp Kauri, all sawn and planed from a single prehistoric log. Consistency in grain, tone, and colour makes this an exceptional set for premium custom furniture work. Timber Details • Species: Certified Ancient Swamp Kauri • Dimensions: 140 × 90 mm (4-sides planed) • Drying: Air-dried 10+ years, then professionally kiln-dried • Finish: Raw, clean, and ready to use — ideal for oiling, waxing, polyurethane, or resin • Provenance: Milled from one log for maximum uniformity and character Why Ancient Swamp Kauri? • Age: Up to 45,000 years old (nearby logs carbon-dated) • Origin: Recovered from prehistoric buried forests in Northland, NZ • Grain: Famous for deep golden tones and chatoyant figuring • Rarity: One of the oldest workable timbers on Earth — extremely limited supply Ideal For • Feature benchtops, dining tables, or desk slabs • High-end cabinet fronts and panelled furniture • Decorative cladding or gallery-style wall panels • Custom side tables, plinths, or sculpture bases Pickup & Delivery • Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland • Freight Estimate (may require cutting shorter): • North Island: $100–$200 • South Island: $200–$300
