Crafted by Nature, Curated by Marchand.
Beneath the Grain.
Welcome to Marchand Luxury Oak, where luxury is in the details.
Marchand was born in the South Island with a simple but powerful mission: to bring back quality in New Zealand construction. Over the past decade, we've seen a decline in flooring standards - materials being stripped back, corners cut, and quality sacrificed. We're here to change that.
With over 40 years of experience in construction and property development, the Christie brothers knew the industry inside out. Frustrated by the rising costs and declining quality of European oak - so integral to Central Otago's architecture - they set out to find a better solution. They travelled overseas, sourced premium oak themselves, and Marchand was born in 2018.
Marchand's offerings have since expanded into a curated range of high-quality, beautifully crafted oak interiors. Their commitment? Delivering exceptional timber that meets their standards and a fair price they always wished for in their own projects. This ethos is continued today by Julia Christie & her team of experts.
Our engineered oak collections are sourced from FSC-certified forests in Europe and curated for New Zealand’s architecture and climate. We only supply the highest quality oak in New Zealand, offering 20mm flooring with a 6mm oak wear layer as standard. With exceptional structural stability, extra-long formats, and custom colour options, Marchand's oak boards are designed to elevate every detail of a space.
Meet The Team.
As Marchand’s Managing Director, Julia combines a strategic mind with an intuitive understanding of people and design. With a background in both business and property development, she leads the team with vision and intent. Julia is deeply involved in every part of the business - from guiding clients to ensuring the brand continues to set the benchmark for quality, service, and elevated natural design.
With a background in Graphic Design and Interior Design consultation, Ella brings a refined eye for aesthetics and a passion for detail to her role as Creative Consultant at Marchand Luxury Oak. Based in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, she blends design expertise with a client-first approach, guiding homeowners, architects, and designers toward thoughtful, timeless solutions.
Based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Margaret is Marchand’s dedicated Relationship Manager for Te Ika-a-Māui, the North Island. With over 15 years’ experience in marketing and business development across the property and construction sector - and a background in interior design - she brings both insight and practical know-how to every project. Margaret is passionate about helping clients find the right solutions and would love to assist with your engineered oak design and specification needs.