Pair of Cute John Crichton Hand-Turned Kauri Bowls
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A charming pair of hand-turned bowls by celebrated New Zealand designer John Crichton, crafted from richly grained native kauri timber.
Each bowl showcases Crichton’s signature attention to form and detail, highlighting the natural beauty and warmth of solid kauri. Perfect as a statement piece or for everyday use, these bowls offer a unique blend of timeless design and local craftsmanship.
Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
Our full collection is showcased at our Eden Terrace gallery. We have parking available beside the building and would love to see you.
All pieces are available for collection in person from our Eden Terrace gallery. We are also happy to provide a quote for delivery throughout New Zealand.
Please enquire for delivery options.
Pair of Cute John Crichton Hand-Turned Kauri Bowls
Note: We showcase a curated edit from the Mr. Bigglesworthy catalogue. Please contact us to view specific items.
John Crichton was born in Bombay in 1917 and moved to England as a child. Not long after graduating with a qualification in design from Birmingham College of Art, Crichton was enlisted as an official photographer for WWII. He was stationed in Burma from 1939 to 1945. While serving in Burma, Crichton chanced to find his para-delivered film reels were wrapped in pages from the publication 'Architectural Review' a very exciting discovery. After serving in Burma, Crichton spent a period of time working in interior design in Malaysia.
New Zealand benefited from Crichton's knowledge when he opted to emigrate to New Zealand in 1949. With his qualifications and international exposure he was part of the introduction of a new approach to interior style. Pan Pacific Modernism combined Pacific and Asian influences in interior decoration with a modernist philosophy and its structured aesthetic. Crichton was a prolific interior and industrial designer. Based in a small store on Kitchener Street in Auckland he designed interiors, bespoke furniture and objects for his own spaces and others.
Today, Crichton is most recognised for his mosaic tile bowls although all his work is highly sought after. "Decorative Art 1950s" published by Taschen showcases a total of fifteen of Crichton's designs, which hold their own alongside the best in the world.
