Handcrafted in Papakura
Custom Wood Furniture Auckland
For more than 16 years, INWOOD Furniture has designed and built premium custom wood furniture directly from our Papakura workshop. We specialise in handcrafted solid timber furniture, Kauri dining tables, epoxy resin tables, timber screens, floating stair treads, cabinetry and commercial fit-outs.
Furniture Maker Auckland
Bespoke Solid Timber Furniture Made in Auckland
Every INWOOD piece begins with real timber and a practical conversation about your space. We make custom furniture in Auckland for homes, offices, retail spaces, hospitality fit-outs, and one-off architectural interiors.
From custom made furniture and bespoke cabinetry to solid wood furniture that can be repaired, refinished, and lived with for decades, the work is shaped by hand in our Papakura workshop.
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Tables
Custom Furniture Case Studies from the Blog
Recent blog stories show the real briefs, materials and workshop decisions behind INWOOD builds, from swamp Kauri dining tables to resin feature pieces.
Interior Timber Work
Interior, Stair and Joinery Case Studies
The blog also documents timber screens, floating stair treads, cabinetry and walnut furniture, showing how each piece fits into the architecture of a room.
Commercial Work
Commercial Timber Furniture and Fit-Outs
We make commercial timber furniture and fit-out elements for retail, hospitality and office spaces, including counters, communal tables, shelving, timber screens, service areas and boardroom tables.
Read the Normanby Fine Wines case study for a Newmarket project story covering custom wine display shelving, curved retail joinery and workshop-built commercial furniture.
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Materials
Timber Options: Kauri, Rimu, Oak, Walnut, Ash and Macrocarpa
Timber selection shapes the strength, colour, grain, budget and character of a custom furniture project. We help match the species to the room, the use and the finish.
Kauri
Rare New Zealand slabs for dining tables, boardroom tables, and one-off feature pieces.
Rimu
Warm native timber suited to tables, stair treads, shelving, and character-rich interior work.
Oak
A durable, versatile choice for modern dining tables, cabinetry, screens, and stair treads.
Walnut
Deep colour and refined grain for premium tables, desks, vanities, and statement furniture.
Ash
Strong, pale timber for clean interior joinery, floating treads, and contemporary furniture.
Macrocarpa
Expressive local timber often used for slab tables, rustic pieces, and epoxy resin work.
Process
How the Custom Furniture Process Works
A custom wood furniture project should feel clear before the first board is cut. We guide each project from brief and timber selection through quoting, build and finishing.
Tell us what you need
Share the room, dimensions, style, timber preferences, deadline, and any drawings or reference images.
Choose timber and details
We recommend suitable slabs or boards, confirm joinery details, finish options, and the practical build approach.
Approve the quote
You receive a clear custom furniture quote covering materials, labour, finishing, expected lead time, and delivery.
Build in Papakura
Your piece is handcrafted in our Auckland workshop, with workshop updates available for selected custom builds.
Papakura Workshop
Visit the Papakura Workshop by Appointment
INWOOD Furniture works from 33 Elliot Street, Papakura, Auckland. Workshop visits are by appointment only, so we can set aside time to show you timber options, discuss your piece and talk through the best build approach.
You can also follow selected current builds below. Every cut, joint and finish tells part of the story before the finished piece leaves the workshop.
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Custom Furniture FAQs
Common questions about custom wood furniture, timber choices, Kauri tables and workshop appointments in Auckland. Read the full FAQ for pricing, lead time and trade project questions.
What does INWOOD Furniture make?
INWOOD Furniture primarily manufactures custom solid wood furniture, and also provides commercial and residential renovation services.
Where is INWOOD Furniture located?
INWOOD Furniture is located in Papakura, Auckland, only about 2 minutes from SH1.
How long has INWOOD Furniture been making custom furniture?
INWOOD Furniture has more than 16 years of experience designing and manufacturing premium custom furniture. Projects are made directly in the Papakura workshop for homeowners, businesses, architects, builders, and other project partners.
Does INWOOD make custom Kauri tables in Auckland?
Yes. INWOOD makes custom Kauri tables locally in Auckland, keeps a wider selection of rare wood slabs to choose from, and offers slab flattening and epoxy resin finishing services.
Let's build something that lasts.
Tell us what you are imagining, where it will live, and which timber you are drawn to. We will help turn the idea into a practical custom furniture brief.
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