Bespoke Furniture Designed Uniquely For You

Pukerua Furniture is owned and operated by Furniture Designer & Craftsman Kieran McDermott. Following on a family tradition of fine woodworking and creativity, Kieran has dedicated himself to making furniture personal once again in a time of mass production.

Specialising in high-quality, bespoke, one-off pieces of heirloom furniture tailored to suit your design taste, budget, wood preferences and finish desires. Kieran works closely with each client to create something that truly reflects them.

Located right on the beachfront of Pukerua Bay. Get in touch today to discuss your perfect piece of furniture, or book in a time to visit Kieran’s workshop where you can see his current works as well as view timber and finish samples.

Custom Made Furniture

Quality Over Quantity

“If you can’t find your dream piece in a store, I’ll design it for you and make it by hand”

Recent Works

Japanese Inspired Torii Gate Coat Rack With Floating Shelf

It all begins with an idea.

American Ash Dining Table - This modern 6-8 seat dining table is the definition of luxury and durability
The Boss - Kwila Writing Desk - Bridging the space between modern and classic - A real statement piece no matter what angle you view it from
Torii II - Kauri Japanese Bath Stool - A piece of functional art - My take on a household essential
Home Is Where The Heart Is - Heart Rimu Bookshelf - Wild Minimalism - New Zealand native timber speaks for itself
Wabi Sabi Sashimono - Totara Dining Table - Inspired by the Japanese philosophy Wabi-sabi, The search for the beauty in imperfection
Clear Warmth - Pine Entertainment Unit - A simple cost effective solution for storage when an obstacle stood in the way
IT Support - Reclaimed Rimu Coffee Table - The good old days. Mid-century modern lives on
Torii III - Kwila Entryway Bench / Shoe Rack - Function meets form in my third interpretation of the Japanese Torii Gate - From necessity comes action
Valhalla - Heart Rimu Slab Dining Table - Odins Slab - A modern interpretation of a Viking dining hall table
Live Edge Knife Block - Heart Rimu - The perfect way to showcase Japanese steel

Click on an image or visit our recent works page for more information on each piece

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Some Happy Customers

  • Craftsmen joiner - which you really don’t experience these days! Kieran took on a vague idea I had in my head, designed it made it and then installed it and the result is a stunning piece of functional furniture. Beyond delighted and really do endorse and promote pukerua furniture as a fantastic business to work with. Thank you again - a very happy customer

    Nicolette Veltman

  • We absolutely love our custom made bookshelf! We are just enjoying the craftsmanship and haven’t quite got to putting all the books in as yet! Beautifully made and excellent people to work with. Great communication throughout! Thanks Kieran

    Michelle Morum

  • Kieran crafted a beautiful rimu knife rack for us and we couldn’t be happier with the result. He was so professional and collaborative in helping us to design exactly what we wanted. We would definitely work with him again and can highly recommend him and the quality and value of his work.

    Christy Dobbs

  • Kieran has been great to work with. I have really enjoyed the process of getting this piece made. He is passionate, skilled and committed to the craft.

    Nick Markwell

  • Thank you so much Kieran, it is magnificent, you are so talented, so glad we found you. It has been worth the wait.

    Lynda Bowman

  • Thinker, problem solver and great craftsman is how I describe Kieran and Pukerua Furniture. He made our new table top which is simply superb!

    Gary Traveller

  • Highly recommended! Kieran did an absolutely outstanding job on my 1920s magohany dresser which was in desperate need of repair and attention. He is highly skilled and has excellent attention to detail. A real craftsman who knows the trade right down to the final detail. Thank you!

    Jan Ryan