Fun fact: Lazy Susan dining tables are neither Chinese nor classic. But, a custom made Chinese dining table with seating for 12 was exactly what Sydney local, Rayn Ong, came to Handkrafted to find. The end result? A contemporary twist on a supposedly classic table. Continue Reading…
Christopher Blank is the love child of husband and wife duo Luke (Christopher) Atkins and Veronica (Blank) Paiva. Their Melbourne-based, custom design studio is dedicated to creating functional, well-made furniture and homewares from sustainable timber. James hopped on the phone with the creative couple to hear their story and discuss why bespoke craftsmanship makes them, and workshop hounds Betty and Barberella, happy. Continue Reading…
Hand Crafted. Hand Delivered. Timothy Hall speaks with client Jane and makers Luke & Veronica of Christopher Blank to share the story behind this treasured commission.
The Wye River and Separation Creek communities were devastated by recent bushfires. We speak with furniture maker Luke Collins and artist Tanya Keenan about their tribute to this tragedy, via their Created with Care auction collaboration. Continue Reading…
We take a closer look at Louise’s Table, one of our Created with Care auction collaborations Continue Reading…
Bluethumb & Handkrafted have come together to launch Created with Care – a pairing of talented Australian makers and artists who have collaborated on one-of-a-kind pieces for charity. Continue Reading…
Respected fine furniture makers discuss what differentiates their calibre of work from the rest – what to look for, questions to ask, and things to beware of when commissioning a piece of the highest standard. Continue Reading…
In our first maker guest post, Veronica Paiva, one half of Handkrafted power couple Christopher Blank, exposes how to capture the perfect shot. Useful furniture photography tips by the pros – from composition to editing – you’ll wish you had ages ago.
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Elliot Jones of Telegraph Road specialises in bespoke furniture, commercial fit outs, and steel fabrication. Hardwoods hold a special place in his heart, along with other reclaimed and sustainable materials. In this snapshot into Elliot’s life, he unveils the insides and outs of Telegraph Road. Continue Reading…
Blue Mountains artist and furniture maker, Michael Hoffman, likes making things. He chooses not to exist solely within the confines of woodwork, and specialises in other interesting materials, metals, and even discovered objects (like the teeth of now-extinct Giant Whale Birds)… But, more from him on that later… Continue Reading…
In honour of Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day, we wanted to shine the spotlight on Australia’s remarkably talented women woodworkers. Meet a few of Handkrafted’s fantastic female furniture makers, who have carved out big names for themselves in this male-dominated domain. Continue Reading…
Our society has become far too accustomed to and accepting of the replica furniture industry. At what cost? We reveal why more consumers should tap into local resources for quality, sustainably made furniture. Next time you toss up between buying real or replicated, we hope you’ll take these factors into account.
A couple of marketing-savvy Handkrafted makers impart comprehensive, first-hand advice to fellow craftspeople and small business owners alike. Helpful tips on branding, social media, and public relations, straight from the mouths of woodworking professionals. Continue Reading…
We have put together a selection of our favourite projects commissioned via Handkrafted during 2014. Take a look and get inspired! Our next project could be yours!
In the past, we’ve showcased Handkrafted makers’ stunning one-offs. This time, we wanted to feature a few of their biggest feats – showing off talented craftspeople who specialise in giving commercial spaces their wow factor. Continue Reading…
