UNDER THE TABLE FURNITURE
I'm Leslie Bore, craftsman & designer.
New Zealand’s history is perfectly preserved and reinterpreted in Under The Table’s unmatched collection of handcrafted furniture made entirely from native timbers.
With each piece being one-of-a-kind, the unique designs and craftsmanship are the perfect combination of contemporary and refined aesthetics, with a nod to the heritage of New Zealand’s past.
The artisanship of traditional Swamp Kauri and other Native New Zealand timbers is reflected in each fine furniture piece we create. Handcrafted with longevity in mind,
My finely crafted furniture pieces are designed to last with the preserved beauty of the timber reimagined into an individual and timeless style that is sure to add a special touch of elegance to any room.
WHAT I DO
SERVICES
1. Commercial Commissions
I collaborate with local businesses to offer bespoke commercial commissions crafted from locally sourced timber. From countertops and bar tops to chairs, stools and durable outdoor furniture, I can help you create spaces that are functional, beautiful and reflective of your company’s brand identity
2. Custom Designs
My made to order service offers an array of styles, textures, finishes and materials to suit your budget and inspiration. I get satisfaction from connecting with people, listening to your story, your ideas and creating something out of native timber that lasts forever and resonates with your needs and personality.
3. One-off Projects
Each product I create is designed to be functional, individual and beautiful. Throughout the process, all of the timber pieces are carefully selected for their grain, colour and shape before being cut and turned into a one-off-design for purchase from my Ahipara workshop.
ABOUT US
Recent Projects
Recently, my passion for creating furniture as a natural art piece aligned perfectly with the owners of Peekaboo, kaitaia, who has ideas of connecting the diner with the natural wood environment.
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The client expressed a strong desire to use wood sourced only from local farms within the region of the far north for all the table tops, custom bar tops and rustic hard wearing outdoor furniture.
WHO WE ARE
About Us
I am passionate about quality and want to share the joy of owning a piece of New Zealand with you.
All my products are hand made in Ahipara, Northland, New Zealand – the birthplace of Swamp Kauri, a timber highly prized for its beauty, quality and durability.
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Utilising Swamp Kauri, native to the beautiful Te Tai Tokerau region we are based, gives new life to trees that have been buried and preserved for up to 50,000 years with some being up to 2,000 years old when they fell. Not only is Kauri the oldest workable timber on the planet, it is also a valuable heirloom that can be passed down from generation to generation once crafted – preserving it’s beauty for even more years to come.
