Ian Blackwell

Ian Blackwell - Auckland

ABOUT IAN
Growing up on a farm in the Waikato, his father taught him about the value and versatility of timber. After sanding back a bit of old Rimu one day he fell in love with native NZ timbers. Rimu continues to be his personal timber of choice, providing a unique , striking and contrasting grain unlike any other he has encountered.

A carpentry and cabinet making apprenticeship led Ian into a career working with wood. Developing technical skills and gaining experience over the years only fuels his love of working with timber and as a result he has developed a hand finished range he is truly proud of.

Today he's lucky enough to call the rugged West Coast of the North Island home. Together with wife, Kitty, and their two daughters, he continues to be amazed and draw inspiration from all things ‘Kiwi’ and the natural beauty of their surroundings. He feels privileged to do what he does and loves representing this land in his work.

OUR PRODUCTION TEAM

Proud to be New Zealand made and all of the wooden products are lovingly created and distributed from their Auckland studio. Cut using the latest laser technology every product is then assembled and finished by hand.

You can be sure that every one of the pieces has been put together with great care and attention to detail, so it can be enjoyed for years to come.

ABOUT OUR WOODEN PRODUCTS

Many of the products are made from kiln dried New Zealand Rimu Veneer and finished with an organic citrus based oil. Because Rimu has such a distinctive grain every one of our products is truly unique.

As the timber is Kiln dried there is no issue sending or taking our product overseas, just remember to declare it on your customs form.

If in time your product should need refreshing, simply ensure it is dust free and apply a small amount of vegetable oil with a soft cloth, then wipe away any excess