OCCASIONAL FURNITURE

“Have nothing in your house which you do not know
to be useful or believe to be beautiful” – William Morris

“The velvet corner” was inspired by the restoration of this chaise longue, a family heirloom. Puffed up lining, enhanced cushioning curves, tinted French polish and brass, have turned this seat into a playful caricature of itself. The chaise’s newly

“The velvet corner” was inspired by the restoration of this chaise longue, a family heirloom. Puffed up lining, enhanced cushioning curves, tinted French polish and brass, have turned this seat into a playful caricature of itself. The chaise’s newly found exuberance onflows to air filled pouffes, seats and an occasional table, creating the stage for this vibrant reading corner.

I just finished the restoration of this stunning Edwardian mahogany jardinière (plant stand), dating circa 1905. This jardinière suffered some heavy damage and arrived at my workshop with the bottom shelf snapped off and missing its joining links. T

I just finished the restoration of this stunning Edwardian mahogany jardinière (plant stand), dating circa 1905. This jardinière suffered some heavy damage and arrived at my workshop with the bottom shelf snapped off and missing its joining links. The vessel was cracked open, with missing sections of veneer. Jardiniere is the French term for a female gardener, its form and design suggest the corseted female form in vogue at that time. The fashion for houseplants peaked in the 19th century as plant collectors brought back increasing numbers of tropical and subtropical plants from around the world. The Edwardians were obsessed with Aspidistra plants, every drawing room had one. They were long lasting, could endure neglect and withstand poor air quality, perfectly capable of surviving the darkest, most fume-polluted Victorian homes.

‘Salmon gum’ Hall table. Material: salmon gum Dimensions: 82x64x38 cm. The most widespread tree in the Wheatbelt, it is also one of the most majestic. It was named by the first settlers due to the colour of its smooth bark. It had a long history of u

‘Salmon gum’ Hall table. Material: salmon gum Dimensions: 82x64x38 cm. The most widespread tree in the Wheatbelt, it is also one of the most majestic. It was named by the first settlers due to the colour of its smooth bark. It had a long history of use in underground mines construction. Known to be an indicator of good heavy soil, the salmon gum open woodland was extensively cleared in the early days. Growing up to 25 metres, the salmon gum is virtually the largest of the wheatbelt eucalypts.

Jarrah hall table with tapered legs. When designing this I aimed for a good balance between leg thickness and the tabletop, which is 35mm thick. 1500mm L X 450mm W.

Jarrah hall table with tapered legs. When designing this I aimed for a good balance between leg thickness and the tabletop, which is 35mm thick. 1500mm L X 450mm W.

Beautifully streamlined waterfall jarrah hall table with two drawers. An heirloom piece as it was made from a jarrah slab owned by a family for two generations. 1200mm L X 450mm W.

Beautifully streamlined waterfall jarrah hall table with two drawers. An heirloom piece as it was made from a jarrah slab owned by a family for two generations. 1200mm L X 450mm W.