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Custom entrance hall cabinet

This solid oak and walnut has been handmade, showcasing 122Nord capabilities. It is a design and material selection exercise, together with CNC router support to create this one-off design. The leaves are individually drawn and then CNC cut to represent fallen leaves on the ground during autumn. The blue, although controversial, was selected as it balances the warmth of the walnut legs exceptionally well. Doors are on soft-close hinges and press-to-open locks. There's therefore no need for handles.

The main structure of the cabinet is out of solid oak, locally and sustainably sourced. There are a couple of shelves for books or ornaments so it is rather practical. No screws were used during the construction of the cabinet and purely held together by age-old craftsmen techniques.

The walnut legs were again drawn up and cut on CNC prior to glue-up and finishing, to represent the branches of a tree. These are secured to the cabinet on the outside with a strut at the top that connects both sides. Ornaments can be placed on top without the fear that it might fall or roll off the back.

Solid oak and upholstered headboard

This headboard was commissioned by our client for their main bedroom to their exact specifications.

The headboard stretches across a king-size base and is affixed to the base with the provided struts. The fixation is hidden and allows for the headboard and bedbase to be place right up against the wall.

Four individually upholstered cushions allow for a comfortable place to rest your head or sit up against while in bed. These are also designed to be removable if cushions are to be cleaned.

The headboard is primary constructed out of locally sourced white oak.

If you have an idea in mind, contact us to see if we can create it.

Maori Poutama panels

Two full-sized photography backdrops in a poutama pattern filled with over 700 crosses were made to order for our client.

Working on the Maori-inspired art was surely a fun project and we pushed the CNC router to its limits. 10 hours of continuous cutting and routing time, 5 for each panel surely gave the router a run for its money.

Here we have marine-grade ply for outstanding weather resistance coated in marine-grade varnish to improve the lifespan of this unique piece. The structures are reinforced with a hidden frame for a 'frameless' effect.

Simple, elegant oak coffee table

Simple is sometimes the best. Here I created a commissioned coffee table out of a 40mm solid white oak on black metal legs. The top is finished in the finest of hard waxes with a ceracoat layer to provide a long lasting surface finish.

Solid White Oak wall clock

This large scale 500mm diameter wooden wall clock was made on request for our client's home.

The clock is manufactured out of locally and sustainably sourced white oak with a tree motiv engraved. The clock is then stained to enhance the tree and make it stand out from the face. The mahogany and brass clock arms then finishes off the face of the clock.

Matariki celebrations

A large commission of 10+ individual Wharenui inspired communal houses to celebrate Matariki. Each house standing roughly a meter tall with 9 openings to allow for light to shine through from behind. These 9 light sources represent the 9 stars, Ururangi, Waipuna-ā-rangi, Waitā, Waitī, Matariki, Tupu-ā-rangi and Tupu-ā-nuku, Hiwa-i-te-rangi, and Pōhutukawa.

A wharenui ([ˈɸaɾɛnʉ. i]; literally "large house") is a communal house of the Māori people of New Zealand, generally situated as the focal point of a marae.

Custom-made clock

This huge scale wooden 600mm diameter clock was made on request for our client's office.

The clock base is primarily 18mm plywood with decorative black acrylic inlays. These acrylic inlays are 10mm thick cast acrylic which provides a long-lasting durable clockface. The incorporation of the New Zealand country motif celebrates the use of locally obtained and manufactured sustainable wood products sourced sustainably, and the locally owned and operated 122Nord.

The unique layout of the numbering and the 300mm clock arms out of mahogany and brass draw the eye to the clock and make for an interesting centerpiece.

Foam insert

Need to protect your valuables? Do you have some sensitive equipment that needs extra padding? With our precision laser cutter, we can provide your belongings with a safe place to rest.

Precision cut openings for even the most complex of equipment provide a stable and safe space during transport. We use high-density foam inserts in a variety of thicknesses and glued together to provide an accurate 3D negative.

Send us your equipment for a 3D scan for the best results, or provide a detailed schematic from which the negative can be produced.

In this project, we've created a customized box with a precisely cut foam insert to protect expensive and sensitive tools.

Geometric headboard

CNC machines are capable of creating stunning, intricate patterns on wooden headboards, bringing a sense of artistic flair to any bedroom.

This awe-inspiring design was created from an 18mm ply and 5mm MDF backing board to create a two-tone and rigid piece of wall art. The headboard is subsequently supported by floor-standing wood supports, affixed to the bed base. The headboard can also be designed to be wall-hanging if required.

A variety of intricate designs are available but any design can be considered. If you have an idea in mind, contact us to see if we can create it.