Blackwood Living is a collection of timeless furniture crafted from genuine materials — solid timber, natural linen, and rich full-grain leather chosen for their warmth, character, and longevity. Inspired by heritage homes, rural lodges, and relaxed country living, our pieces are designed to feel substantial, comfortable, and quietly refined. Furniture should not feel temporary. It should settle into a home, age beautifully, and be enjoyed for generations.
Genuine Top Grain Leather
Solid Wood Construction
Complimentary Delivery Service
Recent additions to Blackwood Living
Inspiration for a Life Well Lived
Explore beautifully curated interiors, timeless materials and thoughtfully collected spaces that capture the essence of Blackwood Living. Discover ideas to help you create a home with warmth, character and lasting style.
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Upload a photo of your room and we'll create a beautifully styled visual featuring the Blackwood pieces you're considering. Whether it's a statement sofa, dining table or an entire room, our personalised styling service helps you buy with confidence.
Better still, if you proceed with a qualifying furniture purchase, we'll credit the full cost of your styling service towards your order.
Collections
The Plantation
Inspired by the gracious plantation homes of British India, Ceylon, Singapore and Borneo, the Plantation Collection captures the timeless elegance of tropical colonial living. Rich antique brass, beautifully woven rattan, dark timber and natural textures come together to create pieces that feel warm, authentic and quietly refined, echoing homes where craftsmanship and enduring design were deeply valued.
Each piece is chosen to bring depth and character to a home, whether displayed on a sideboard, styled on a dining table or layered into a thoughtfully curated interior. Handcrafted finishes and honest materials celebrate subtle variations in texture and patina, giving every piece a sense of history and individuality.
Designed for homes that value permanence over passing trends, the Plantation Collection embraces natural materials, heritage-inspired forms and understated sophistication. These are timeless furnishings and homewares that feel collected over generations—adding warmth, texture and lasting character to the spaces where life is lived.
Collections
The Residence
The Residence Collection celebrates the character and craftsmanship of New Zealand’s most enduring homes — from grand Victorian villas to weatherboard bungalows and Arts and Crafts residences rich with history and detail. Curated with an appreciation for natural materials, traditional proportions and furniture designed to feel established rather than newly introduced, this collection brings together pieces that sit comfortably within homes built to last.
Warm timbers, genuine textures, relaxed upholstery and heritage-inspired forms create interiors that feel layered, lived-in and quietly refined. Designed for homes with high ceilings, timber floors, fireplaces and stories to tell, The Residence Collection favours permanence over passing trends — furniture and homewares chosen to feel as though they have always belonged there.
Thoughtfully curated for character homes, these are pieces intended to bring warmth, comfort and authenticity into everyday living — furniture designed not simply to fill a room, but to become part of its history.
We work with a carefully selected network of trusted New Zealand suppliers, sourcing furniture and homewares from respected makers both here and abroad. Rather than chasing trends, we curate pieces chosen for their craftsmanship, quality materials and the way they settle naturally into real homes.
Consoles and Hall Tables
Consoles and Hall Tables
Occasional Chairs
Occasional Chairs
Sofas
Sofas
Coffee Tables
Coffee Tables
Bedside Tables
Bedside Tables
Decor
Decor
Frequently asked questions
Can I view pieces before purchasing?
Blackwood Living operates primarily as an online furniture store, allowing us to focus on sourcing distinctive pieces without the overheads of a traditional showroom. Some Auckland-based items may be available for weekday viewing by appointment, however availability varies by product. If viewing is available, this will always be clearly stated on the product page.
Will the timber, leather, or natural materials vary between pieces?
Yes. Genuine timber, leather, and natural materials naturally feature variation in grain, texture, colour, markings, and character. These differences are expected and form part of what makes each piece unique and authentic.
How is furniture delivered throughout New Zealand?
Furniture is carefully packaged and shipped using specialist freight partners experienced with larger items. Delivery methods vary depending on the product and location, and any assembly requirements will be clearly stated on the product page where relevant.
Is assembly required?
Some larger pieces may require minor assembly due to shipping constraints. This usually involves attaching legs, bases, or similar components using supplied hardware and instructions. Where assembly is required, this will be clearly stated on the product page.
Are these pieces suitable for everyday family living?
Absolutely. Blackwood Living focuses on substantial materials, quality construction, and practical designs intended for real homes and everyday use rather than short-term trends.
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Occasional Chairs in the Plantation Style
Discover Occasional Chairs in the Plantation Style: breezy rattan textures, refined curves and timeless comfort to elevate reading nooks, verandas and lounges.
Occasional Chairs in the Plantation Style
Occasional Chairs in the Plantation Style
Blackwood Style Inspiration
Solid timber furniture, leather seating, warm layered spaces, and homes designed to feel lived in, welcoming, and enduring.