{"product_id":"fernwood-nz-ponga-tree-fern-decorative-vessel-01","title":"Wood Décor: Tree Fern Ornamental Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unusual, highly graphic vintage vase brings a bold layer of organic texture, prehistoric botanical history, and striking Brutalist geometry straight into a contemporary space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Cambridge, New Zealand, during the late 20th century, this unique collectible is lathe-turned directly from the fibrous trunk of a native Mamaku (Black Tree Fern). The mesmerizing, high-contrast dark brown and golden-caramel swirling pattern is entirely natural—revealing the distinct structural \"fingerprint\" marks left behind where the fern's magnificent fronds originally grew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetaining its authentic original green-and-yellow export certification label on the underside backing, this beautifully preserved folk art piece features a flared rim profile and hollow core, serving as an earthy, deeply textured statement ideal for holding stationery pens, cosmetic brushes, dried floral stems, or presented as an artistic standalone vignette piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Intended Use: Ornamental dry flower display pot or casual desk toothpick\/stationery holder. Alternate Suggested Use: A highly texturized styling accent for a mid-century modern shelf setup, or an earthy decorative capsule for a Brutalist or Boho-chic apartment vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shift2ThriftVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46948400201926,"sku":"Listing 032-August-2026","price":650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2163\/2198\/files\/NewZealandPongaCraftHand-TurnedTreeFernWoodVase02.jpg?v=1786968762","url":"https:\/\/shift2thriftvintage.co.za\/products\/fernwood-nz-ponga-tree-fern-decorative-vessel-01","provider":"Shift2ThriftVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}