What a year it has been! We’ve curated a list of our favourite bespoke furniture projects from 2015. Who knows? Maybe your commission will make the cut for our favourites list next year… 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.
Jeremy Lee of JD.Lee Furniture creates sustainable, honest furniture. Prior to JD.Lee Furniture’s launch this week, Jeremy gave us an exclusive look at his newest furniture brand, bound to be summer’s hottest. We also had the pleasure of snagging him for a chat before he becomes inundated with projects. Continue Reading…
Handkrafted makers speak candidly about running furniture making businesses with life partners who double as business partners. How can a couple of craftspeople strike a work-life-love balance? Advice from experienced partners lies within…
Zac Pearton, of ZP Woodworks, delivers the ultimate personalised experience for his clients. The Mornington Peninsula-based maker went to great lengths for Handkrafted client, Emma, to custom create a beautiful entry table from reclaimed pier timber. In this lovely little piece, the two share their story. Continue Reading…
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…
The story behind the sleek, oak coffee table that Jason Stancombe, of Relm Furniture, custom created for client, Sam – the first of two successful collaborations (so far) for these guys.
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A behind-the-scenes peek at our exciting collaboration with Jacob’s Creek to promote their Double Barrel series. The experts behind Australia’s largest wine brand team up with one of our makers to create a handcrafted wine rack (from reclaimed barrels used in the wine making process, no less). 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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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…
This Father’s Day, we’re paying homage to some remarkable Handkrafted dads and multigenerational craftsmen – guys who (wood)work hard and dad harder. A few makers share words of wisdom about fatherhood, furniture making, and their paternal predecessors… Continue Reading…
The custom sideboard Melbourne woodworker Chris Wann created for his client, Amanda, truly differs from any we’ve seen before. Steph unravels the story behind this pegboard galore piece.
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Perth furniture maker Karl Young, of Saltwood Designs, imparts firsthand woodworker wisdom in this thoughtful Q&A, with words nearly as nice as his designs. Karl has a strong affinity for recycled and sustainable timbers with perfect imperfections that tell tales of previous lives. Here the aircraft engineer turned furniture maker shares his own story – of inherited passion for the craft, appreciation for the community we’ve built, and love for creating pieces people will cherish for years to come.
Quality timber furniture can become a treasured family heirloom that lasts for generations. Four Handkrafted master craftspeople reveal five ways to care for your custom timber furniture to ensure it stands the test of time.
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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…
