Wai-o-Taiki Furniture Redesign

Wai-o-Taiki Furniture Redesign Hand-selected, quality vintage furniture redesigns. Sustainable remodeling.

Here’s a sneak peek of my latest piece in a beautiful solid rustic oak. Awaiting handles
04/06/2026

Here’s a sneak peek of my latest piece in a beautiful solid rustic oak. Awaiting handles

This antique mahogany chiffonnier has had its base fixed back together and been given a new look by darkening the wood t...
31/05/2026

This antique mahogany chiffonnier has had its base fixed back together and been given a new look by darkening the wood top and varnishing and painting the sides in a bespoke dark teal chalk paint with dark wax over.

It has its original key and working lock. There is a hidden drawer above the cupboard and you can see the ink stains in it, highlighting the age of the piece.

Measurements to follow.

Can be viewed by appointment at Tamaki Zero Waste Hub, 153 Pilkington Rd, Panmure or when the shop is open (Wed to Sat, 9-3)

This piece retains its antique imperfections which add character

This lovely mid century radio cabinet was mostly completed about 3 years ago when I broke a handle and couldn’t find a r...
31/05/2026

This lovely mid century radio cabinet was mostly completed about 3 years ago when I broke a handle and couldn’t find a replacement due to its strange design. Finally I have found handles that work and have refreshed the piece completely inside and out and added a new back.

There is hand painting, decoupage, gold leaf, and a wax finish on the sides and the top has been stained dark mahogany and varnished to protect. The handles are new and have been finished with gilding wax. The decoupage image is of Madame Le Fevre and is from a famous painting.

Available to view by appointment at 153 Pilkington Road, Panmure.

Please message if interested.

Measurements to follow

Update. Finished picture added! This is my awesome and talented colleague, Sam Noon who is upholstering an Art Deco chai...
07/05/2026

Update. Finished picture added!

This is my awesome and talented colleague, Sam Noon who is upholstering an Art Deco chair for me.

I found a real wool mattress protector in the Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub shop which looks like a sheepskin but is woven/knitted at the back. It’s in super clean condition and I’ve been saving it until the right armchair came along.

Sam found the chair which has gorgeous curved oak arms. You can see them behind her on the first photo. I’ve sanded back the wood and finished with a dark wax. The warm colour of the oak goes well with the warm white of the wool.

Watch this space to see the finished piece. I’m so looking forward to snuggling in this chair with a book and it looks as though there’s enough wool left to make a foot stool.

You can find Sam’s work on Marketplace under Sam Noon. Her speciality is stylish ottomans.

For sale $850This gorgeous waxed pine dresser is probably late Victorian and was a gift from a kind member of our local ...
06/05/2026

For sale $850

This gorgeous waxed pine dresser is probably late Victorian and was a gift from a kind member of our local community as she was a little dishevelled. There’s a label inside saying she was bought from an antique shop in Southampton, England. She is large and provides great storage. You can see the hand chiselled dovetails on the sides of the drawers.

I had to reattach the base and rebuild one of the drawers. Other drawers also needed some cosmetic work.

I’ve refinished the top, using a hard wax to keep it as authentic as possible. Due to the drawer damage I chose a lovely Artisan Company chalk paint in ‘dusky fields’ and painted the rest. The original wooden handles have been painted to match.

Solid wood furniture will last a lifetime and more and this gorgeous piece will easily be around for another 100 plus years. Paints used are low VOC

Can be delivered in Auckland by electric van for a fee

As an antique, this piece has a few minor imperfections that give character

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Hi everyone I’ve been away for 3 weeks to Nepal to trek in the Manaslu area with my adult family. Here are some pics if...
28/04/2026

Hi everyone

I’ve been away for 3 weeks to Nepal to trek in the Manaslu area with my adult family. Here are some pics if you are interested. All but my son, Albert, got Norovirus so it was a fairly challenging time.

28/03/2026

Come on down to the hub for a tour with Chelsea! Meet our upcyclers, take part in a workshop and see what happens to your inorganics! We are open until 3pm.

26/03/2026

Heres a piece I’ve had for myself for a few years. I’ve given it a whole new look using a vibrant green chalk painting and dark wax.

26/03/2026

Here’s a quick video showing the processes for giving this console table a Rajasthan makeover: clean with vinegar and dish washing liquid, fully sand the top. Scuff sand the sides for painting. Stipple the paint on, wax with dark brown wax with a bit of black paint in it and polish to be a soft shine. I didn’t get a video of staining the top a dark brown and varnishing to finish

One of the things about being at the Tamaki Zero Waste Hub is the excellent value of items in the shop. This was a very ...
25/03/2026

One of the things about being at the Tamaki Zero Waste Hub is the excellent value of items in the shop. This was a very tired looking gold framed mirror which I picked up for a few dollars. Repainting old frames is a great way to give them new life or to compliment new decor and the older frames are often more eclectic and better made.

She has been given a gothic/eclectic makeover by chalk painting the frame and highlighting the mouldings by sanding back to the gold below in some places and applying gilding wax in others. The image is a ‘WhimsyKel’ decoupage tissue attached to the mirror using lacquer and laquered on top to finish.

For sale: $140ono

Measures: 53cm wide and 69cm

Viewing by appointment at the Tamaki Zero Waste Hub, 153 Pilkington Rd and/ or can be delivered in the Auckland area for a fee

Please note that this is a vintage item and has minor imperfections that give character.

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Wai-o-Taiki Bay
Auckland
1072

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+64220336494

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