Details
- Maker•Courtney Petley
- Medium•Wood
- Origin•Aotearoa
- Timber•Swamp Kauri
- Dimensions•350 × 350 × 75mm
- Care•Hand wash in warm water with a mild detergent and dry thoroughly after washing. Do not soak or place in the dishwasher. Re-oil with a food-safe wood oil when the timber begins to feel dry.
Description
Made from Swamp Kauri by Courtney Petley in Auckland, this large square chopping board is constructed to expose the end grain of the timber, creating a substantial working surface rich with natural variation.
Across the end grain, visible medullary rays shift through the golden-brown timber, catching the light and revealing changes in texture and pattern across the surface. Circular timber plugs have been used to remove and repair knots, left visible as part of the construction and the history of the wood.
End grain is particularly suited to chopping boards, allowing a knife edge to move between the vertical wood fibres rather than repeatedly cutting across them. The result is a durable working surface that is gentler on knives and can be resurfaced over time.
Shipping
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- 【66】Courtney Petley
Courtney Petley is a self-taught woodworker based in Auckland, New Zealand, who found her passion for woodworking in 2014. Originally from the fashion industry, Courtney began carving with an axe, a knife and an old piece of Rimu floorboard, making her first kitchen utensil one winter evening. What started as a hobby grew into a full-time practice by 2017, expanding beyond kitchen utensils to include chopping boards, furniture, lighting and sculptural objects.
Working predominantly with reclaimed native New Zealand timbers, Courtney’s practice is grounded in an appreciation for functional design and the natural character of the wood. Each piece is made by hand, allowing the grain, colour, age and imperfections of the timber to remain an integral part of the finished object.
Courtney also shares her knowledge through spoon-making workshops, teaching others the hand-carving techniques that first began her own woodworking practice.
