One/Third

In June we brought you news on an exciting new collaborative venture between Australian designers and manufacturers, these products are now available for purchase

September 3rd, 2012

Indesign’s editorial director Paul McGillick sat down with creative director of new furniture brand ONE/THIRD, Alex Lotersztain, to discuss what it was that drove the establishment of this craft-meets-design based initiative.

Cubo by Alex Lotersztain

Cubo by Alex Lotersztain

Teaming four prominent, young Australian designers with Tasmania timber furniture manufacturer Designs in Timber, the inaugural collection was launched at the recent Saturday in Design in Melbourne.

Cubo by Alex Lotersztain

Designed by Helen Kontouris, Matthew Prince, Jon Goulder, Alex Lotersztain and Adam Goodrum the range was phenomenally well received and is now sold nationally through Stylecraft.

Tub by Adam Goodrum

Tub by Adam Goodrum

Tub by Adam Goodrum

To read our coverage about the collaborative process and the background to the collection click here.

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