Marble tables, plinths and boards — each piece handcrafted from natural stone and never recreated. Custom commissions welcome. Ships throughout New Zealand.
James Hopwood is an Auckland-based stonemason and founder of Prime Piece, a sculptural stone furniture brand creating one-of-one plinths and tables handcrafted in New Zealand.
Working with carefully selected natural stones sourced from Italy, Spain and beyond, each piece is designed to celebrate the movement, texture and permanence of the material.
Drawing from years of hands-on experience in stone fabrication, his work explores the intersection of sculpture, furniture and interior presence.
Based
Auckland, NZ
Stone
Italian & Spanish
Craft
Stonemason
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Not sure how it'll look? Send us a photo of your room — we'll drop your chosen piece into it and send it back within 24 hours. Free, no commitment.
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A quick snap of your room on your phone is all we need. Lounge, bedroom, office — whatever space you're styling.
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James personally places your chosen piece into the photo using AI — scaled correctly, lit to match your room.
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FAQ
Common questions.
Yes. We fabricate custom marble and natural stone benchtops for kitchens, islands and butler's pantries across Auckland. We work from your measurements and help you choose the right stone, finish and edge profile. Enquire via james@primepiece.co.nz or call 021 146 6990.
Yes. We fabricate custom stone vanity tops and bathroom surfaces in marble, travertine, granite and other natural stone. Each piece is made to your exact dimensions from our Wairau Valley, Auckland workshop.
We make stone plinths, coffee tables, side tables, console tables, dining tables, kitchen benchtops, bathroom vanities, fireplace hearths, outdoor stone tables, shelving, boards and fully custom stone pieces. If you can imagine it in stone, get in touch.
Pricing depends on stone type, size and complexity. Stone plinths start from around $800 NZD, coffee tables from $1,200 NZD, and custom benchtops are quoted per job. Contact us for a free quote.
Yes. We deliver across Auckland and can arrange freight to other parts of New Zealand. Local Auckland delivery is arranged personally with every order.
Our showroom is at 209B Archers Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland. Open Monday to Friday 8am–5pm. Walk-ins are welcome, or call 021 146 6990 to arrange a time.
We work with Italian and Spanish marble, travertine, granite, basalt, quartzite and more. We can source specific stones on request. Visit our Wairau Valley showroom to see the full range in person.
Yes. You're welcome to visit our Wairau Valley showroom to see slabs in person before committing. For custom commissions we can also source specific stones on request. Contact James to discuss what you have in mind.
Yes. Most pieces can be made to custom sizes, and we take fully bespoke commissions for stone furniture not currently in the collection. Get in touch with your dimensions and we'll work from there.
Lead times vary depending on complexity and stone availability. Most custom pieces take 3–6 weeks from confirmed order. We'll give you a specific timeframe when you enquire.
Marble is prized for its veining and warmth — it can etch with acidic liquids over time but remains the most visually distinctive choice. Granite is harder and more resistant to staining. Quartzite looks similar to marble but is significantly harder and more durable in daily use. For lounge and coffee tables with regular use, quartzite and granite are more forgiving; for sheer visual impact, marble is hard to beat.
Use a soft cloth and pH-neutral cleaner — avoid acidic products such as vinegar or citrus-based sprays. Seal marble annually with a quality stone sealer and wipe spills promptly, especially red wine, coffee and citrus juice. Granite and quartzite are more forgiving but the same principles apply. We include care instructions with every piece.
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See the stone in person.
Walk-ins welcome — or get in touch to arrange a time. Come and see the full stone range, feel the weight and texture of each piece, and find what's right for your space.
