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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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…
Sydneysider Tim Noone has been inhaling the sweet smell of sawdust since his youth, so it was only natural to transform a lifelong passion for woodwork into a prolific living. Steph Schaffer caught up with the craftsman to uncover his story. 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…
Nothing quite says ‘finished product’ like the ultimate stamp of approval: that by a maker himself/herself. Catriona Montalvo spoke to some Handkrafted makers to learn the motivation and meanings behind their own makers’ marks.
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We are becoming more and more aware of our impact on the environment and the need for sustainability in all aspects of our lives. But what does sustainability mean and why is it so essential when it comes to timber? Continue Reading…
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…
With a house move in their sights, Rebecca and Matthew set out to find an oriental style bed to complete their new space. Nothing in stores tickled their fancy, they discovered our website and voila; a commission with the fiercely talented Cameron Hird was born. James touched base with both parties to uncover their success story.
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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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With her partner’s birthday looming, Jules Stenton set out to find a gift with a personal touch. Cue Handkrafted and an epic journey with Second Origin’s Anthony Byrne, to create a bespoke item for their Northern Beaches home. Second Origin is a Sydney based furniture company with a desire to create simple, elegant designs from recycled timber stock. James spoke with Jules and Anthony to illustrate the process of having an item tailor-made through Handkrafted. Continue Reading…
A custom-made valet chair proved the perfect surprise birthday gift for a time-poor but style-conscious architect. Penelope Barker speaks with client Felicity Brown and makers Veronica Paiva and Luke Atkins of CHRISTOPHER BLANK to reveal the story behind this unique and successful project.
With the abundance of timber species available, choosing a material can come down to aesthetics, usability, and what makers prefer. Kate Milton spoke to several makers in the Handkrafted community about which timbers they like to use.
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.
Literate with using his hands and tools since youth, multi-talented Melbourne maker Patrick Holcombe of Douglas Fir Design (thankfully) reverted to his timber-loving roots as an adult. Steph divulges the self-proclaimed ‘creative timber-smith and very useful man’s’ personal tale.
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Have photo booth, will travel: A talented Canberra woodworker and a successful Brisbane business owner form an enduring partnership to produce breathtaking wooden photo booths for hire. Steph goes behind-the-scenes with Dunstone Design and The Photo Booth Guys to paint a picture of the collaboration. Continue Reading…
