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It’s all in the process: Tom Fereday’s ‘External Review’

It’s all in the process: Tom Fereday’s ‘External Review’

The American Hardwood Export Council and Tom Fereday recently launched External Review – a reflection of the Cove Lounge’s design process, from start to finish.

“Like a lolly shop for designers”: The story behind HOW.’s new showroom and rebrand

“Like a lolly shop for designers”: The story behind HOW.’s new showroom and rebrand

Celebrating 10 years with a rebrand and new showroom opening HOW.’s CEO, Paul Howard, shares his vision for the business.

Built with the utmost care, craft and love: Elan Plus and Skupa

Built with the utmost care, craft and love: Elan Plus and Skupa

High end joinery and a dedication to refined craftsmanship lie at the heart of Boris Tošić’s work. It comes as no surprise, then, that Tošić’s Elan Plus and Skupa ranges, available at Living Edge, exhibit an exemplary display of timberwork and a unique comprehension of furniture design.

Tasmanian Timber – the most beautiful timber in the world

Tasmanian Timber – the most beautiful timber in the world

Renowned Australian designer-maker Jon Goulder talks about the beauty, and functionality, of Tasmanian Timber.

Solid timber makes a comeback

Solid timber makes a comeback

Is it being fuelled by a retreat from technology, a focus on crafting, or the will to slow down and pause? Simple, robust, solid wood furniture seems to be making a comeback.

Mattiazzi’s Enduring Love Affair With Timber

Mattiazzi’s Enduring Love Affair With Timber

We hear from one of the founding brothers of the timber furniture company Mattiazzi about how the brand keeps its products and company culture embody a truly sustainable practice – right now and into the future.

Pulled from the depths: A look at Hydrowood

Pulled from the depths: A look at Hydrowood

Sustainable and utterly unique, Hydrowood is an unexpected Tasmanian timber that has a story as original as the product itself.

The many possibilities of designing with timber

The many possibilities of designing with timber

From the decorative to the structural, Tasmanian timber is a versatile material that brings more than mere function in its application.

The Edith chair is growing up into something beautiful

The Edith chair is growing up into something beautiful

The popular Edith chair will soon be joined by a delightful cousin – the Edith stool – we take a look at the evolution of the Edith family and its driving principles.

CALF SELL: A SCANDINAVIAN CLASSIC BY SYDNEY-BASED DESIGNERs.

CALF SELL: A SCANDINAVIAN CLASSIC BY SYDNEY-BASED DESIGNERs.

We often ask ourselves, why wouldn’t you support home-grown design when the product rivals or exceeds the very best coming out of Europe? Such is the case with the new Calf Chair by Chippendale-based DesignByThem. Stephen Lacey reports.