Vintage Australian Turned Timber Vase – Recycled Yellow Stringybark

Key Details

Item / Title:
Vintage Hand-Turned Australian Timber Vase

Maker:
The Woodheap (Australian Workshop)

Origin:
Australia

Year / Era:
Circa 1970s–1990s

Materials:
Recycled Australian Yellow Stringybark (Eucalyptus) w/ Natural oil or wax finish

Dimensions (approx):

Format / Type:
Decorative turned wood vase (non-watertight)

Markings / Stamps:

• Hand-applied text reading:
• “RECYCLED AUSTRALIAN YELLOW STRINGY-BARK FARM FENCE POST”
• Maker name: The Woodheap
• Numbered 710D

About:

This sculptural timber vase was hand-turned in Australia from a reclaimed Yellow Stringybark farm fence post, giving new life to timber once shaped by the land itself. 

Made by The Woodheap this piece embraces natural splits, weathering, and grain movement rather than concealing them, and detail the rough, natural formation of the Australian landscape through its shaping and design.

The surface tells a story of rural use, time, and transformation. A beautiful example of sustainable design with genuine Australian character, from a local boutique studio that could stand out in any collection, household or display. This simply is a 'Must Have.'

The tag on the front of the first image states:

Left Side: "Australian Pioneers, with crosscut saws, felled the Red Gum Trees. Snigged with logs out of the bush with Bollock Teams, toiled to hand hew the ancient timber with broad ace and adze into the solid Post and Rail Fencing that has, for over a century, survived drought, fire and floods."

Right Side: "Congratulations, you are now the GUARDIAN of a small piece of Australian Colonial Heritage. 'A COLLECTABLE of the FUTURE from the PAST.'"

Condition

Condition: Very Good vintage condition.

This is a genuine vintage item and is presented in pre-loved condition consistent with age and use.

• Lustre glaze remains deep and glossy

• Enamel decoration is vibrant and well preserved

• Minor age-related wear to gilding, consistent with period

• No cracks, chips, or repairs observed

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Postage & Handling

All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure safe arrival.

• Dispatched within 1–2 business days of cleared payment

• Combined postage available – please contact us before purchasing

• Local pickup available from Vintage HQ Heidelberg, Victoria

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Returns & Authenticity

• All items are sold as described

• Returns accepted only if an item has been significantly misrepresented

• All items are genuine vintage pieces – no reproductions unless stated

Important Information

• Vintage items may show small imperfections that are part of their charm

• Vintage pieces may not meet current health and safety regulations

• Every effort is made to describe items accurately; minor details may be missed

• Colours may vary slightly due to lighting or screen settings

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