By Quartersawn
For this commission we restored a Sandow wool press owned by the client and converted it to a bar leaner by adding a top. The wool press is over 100 years old and was built in NZ from solid rimu. The iron work was stripped and painted black and the rimu was sanded back and oiled. Castors were added to the bottom with skirting installed to conceal them. The client provided rimu reclaimed from a demolished woolshed which we used to construct the top and four matching bar stools.
Quartersawn design and build bespoke furniture and cabinetry, made in New Zealand in our Auckland workshop. With authentic craftsmanship our furniture is built to last, sustainable and tailored to the requirements of our clients.
From design consultation, timber selection and construction we work through the whole process with our clients to produce beautiful pieces.
We build a wide range of custom furniture from libraries, entertainment units and fitted cabinetry to smaller pieces such as dining tables and coffee tables.
Quartersawn is owned and operated by craftsman Aaron Bougher. Aaron holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons) and previously worked as a structural engineer designing bridges. This has given him a keen eye for details and an in depth understanding of materials. He spent 5 years or 10,000 hours engineering and building his own home, including furniture and cabinetry. He is passionate about craftsmanship and loves bringing pieces of furniture to life.