a local perspective on form and making

melbourne’s design culture offers a rich conversation between furniture, lighting and objects. this may 2021 archive brings together seven local references, each contributing a different material or formal approach.

our melbourne furniture selection work considers those individual qualities within a complete interior. current ranges, sourcing, manufacturing and availability should be checked with the relevant maker; the examples below reflect the original archive selection.

jardan

jardan’s upholstery and furniture were included for their relationship between proportion, comfort and material. a piece can establish the room’s palette while still leaving space for art and personal objects.

just adele

just adele’s sculptural furniture places material character at the centre of the design. expressive stone and a clear silhouette can give a piece presence without requiring additional decoration around it.

wood for

will foster’s wood for practice was selected for its timber furniture references. grain, joints and the meeting of surfaces bring the making of a piece into view, adding another layer to a restrained interior.

ivy muse

ivy muse’s botanical wares explore the way greenery is presented within a room. a stand or vessel should be considered for scale, stability and the requirements of the plant as well as its visual relationship with the furniture.

ben-tovim design

jonathan ben-tovim’s lighting and furniture offer a reference for the connection between industrial design and the interior. the structure and detailing of an object can be as expressive as its material or colour.

elnaz ceramics

elnaz nourizadeh’s ceramics bring colour, graphic glazing and sculptural form into this selection. place a distinctive ceramic where its profile can be appreciated, with enough space around it to retain clarity.

ross gardam

ross gardam’s lighting and furniture contribute another perspective on form and making. a light fitting should be considered both as an object and for the quality of light it brings to the room.

interior decoration and styling coordinates these choices with the architecture, allowing locally informed references to become part of a personal home.