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Choosing the right sofa for the way you live

Choosing the right sofa for the way you live

September 12, 2026

Inside our Melbourne workshop

Inside our Melbourne workshop

August 28, 2026

A guide to upholstery texture and colour

A guide to upholstery texture and colour

August 6, 2026

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The sofa as the heart of the room
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The sofa as the heart of the room

From scale and configuration to cushion feel and upholstery, here is what to consider before choosing a sofa.
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Made to order in Melbourne
Craftsmanship

Made to order in Melbourne

A closer look at the hands, materials and decisions behind every piece that leaves our workshop.
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Custom banquette seating
Hospitality

Custom banquette seating

How bespoke seating can answer architecture, circulation and the rhythm of a busy venue.
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Giving a favourite piece another life
Craftsmanship

Giving a favourite piece another life

Recovering preserves a trusted frame while refreshing comfort, colour and texture.
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Finding your fabric
Materials

Finding your fabric

Performance, tactility and tone: how to navigate a library of more than 1,000 upholstery options.
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The character of a great chair
Inspiration

The character of a great chair

A chair can be practical and expressive at once. Proportion is where the two meet.
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Craftsmanship

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What makes a strong upholstered frame

What makes a strong upholstered frame

July 22, 2026

Shaping comfort, layer by layer

Shaping comfort, layer by layer

July 3, 2026

Why recovering is worth considering

Why recovering is worth considering

June 17, 2026

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Sofas made around your room

Sofas made around your room

June 2, 2026

Dining chairs with presence

Dining chairs with presence

May 21, 2026

Hospitality seating without compromise

Hospitality seating without compromise

May 4, 2026

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