Fed up with a lack of storage for her husband’s motorbike jackets and strewn about shoes, Kathy Madell put her trust in the hands of meticulous maker Zev Bianchi to customise a modern version of an old school gentleman’s wardrobe. Steph Schaffer had a chat with the pair to unpack the story behind this truly unique undertaking.
Sadly the big furniture trend in Australia is for thousands of tonnes of cheap, mass-produced items to end up in the rubbish. Mark Vender looks at the problem – and some possible solutions.
Taking out awards for Best Use of Certified Timber and Best Small Budget Project at the 2014 Australian Timber Design Awards, WilderCoyle’s ‘House of Cupboards’ is an undeniable masterpiece of sustainable, innovative and beautiful craftsmanship.
We’ve rounded up a plethora of furniture makers who have discovered their own final ingredient for a happy and productive workshop; a furry best friend! For these guys every day is Bring Your Pet To Work Day. Take a look at this loveable bunch, from the meek to the mischievous, and all of them absolutely adorable. Continue Reading…
Thinking of commissioning a beautiful and entirely unique piece of custom made furniture but unsure what elements will determine the price? We take a look at some of the factors and key questions influencing the cost of bespoke furniture.
