The Sofa: A Sense of Home

Anagram Sofa by Vitra available at Designcraft Canberra
If the living room is the centre of the home, the sofa is at the centre of the living room, making it one of the most important pieces of furniture to invest in. A well-designed, well-made sofa will provide many years of comfort and function, and last much longer. Whether you’re drawn to contemporary minimalism or heritage-inspired elegance, our sofas offer the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication to transform your living room into a sanctuary of design, and a place you'll love. With exciting new sofas now available from Vitra, &Tradition, Walter Knoll, and Tom Dixon, these are investment pieces destined to elevate your life for years to come.

Behind the Scenes at Herman Miller's Test Lab

Herman Miller Test Lab
Herman Miller's products are pushed to the limit—and then some—in their Michigan Test Lab, where you’ll find weighted bags dropped into the seat of a chair, casters spun for days on end, and machines that wouldn’t feel out of place in a repair shop. Herman Miller test their products beyond what the industry expects—or requires—because they want them to stand the test of time. WHY? It’s all about the warranty. Many of the products tested feature a 12-year warranty: 12 years, yes, but also for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Jean Prouve

Jean Prouvé

Jean Prouvé, who regarded himself as an engineer throughout his lifetime, was both the designer and manufacturer of his product ideas. His unique oeuvre, ranging from a letter opener to door and window fittings, from lighting and furniture to prefabricated houses and modular building systems, encompasses almost anything that is suited to industrial production and construction.

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Dutoit is an emerging multi-disciplinary design studio specialising in furniture, homeware, and lighting. Striking a balance between utility and form, our approach combines creativity and practicality to craft objects that engage the senses.

Every Dutoit collection is proudly designed and made in Australia, showcasing the best of local talent and expertise.

 

 

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Dutoit Studio

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Dutoit is an emerging multi-disciplinary design studio specialising in furniture, homeware, and lighting. Striking a balance between utility and form, our approach combines creativity and practicality to craft objects that engage the senses.

Every Dutoit collection is proudly designed and made in Australia, showcasing the best of local talent and expertise.

Sonnhild Kestler

Sonnhild Kestler

Sonnhild Kestler (b. 1963, Germany) is a textile designer and hand-screen printer who graduated from Zürich University of the Arts. Her work emphasizes dynamic pattern compositions, vibrant color, and ornate graphics. Along with textiles for interiors, Kestler creates home and fashion accessories for her Zürich-based label, S.K. Hand-Druck.

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Alexander Girard

Alexander Girard

Trained as an architect but proficient in nearly all design disciplines, Alexander Girard (1907-1993, United States) had a profound impact on 20th-century visual culture. As founding director of Herman Miller's textile division from its formation in 1952 until 1973, Girard generated more than 300 patterns from his outpost in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Reflecting his love of international folk art and unhampered by contemporary dictums of style and taste, Girard explored wildly different approaches to color, form, pattern, and construction.

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Anagram Sofa by Vitra available at Designcraft Canberra
The Sofa: A Sense of Home
If the living room is the centre of the home, the sofa is at the centre of the living room, making it one of the most important pieces of furniture to invest in. A well-designed, well-made sofa will provide many years of comfort and function, and last much longer. Whether you’re drawn to contemporary minimalism or heritage-inspired elegance, our sofas offer the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication to transform your living room into a sanctuary of design, and a place you'll love. With exciting new sofas now available from Vitra, &Tradition, Walter Knoll, and Tom Dixon, these are investment pieces destined to elevate your life for years to come. 
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Herman Miller Test Lab
Behind the Scenes at Herman Miller's Test Lab
Herman Miller's products are pushed to the limit—and then some—in their Michigan Test Lab, where you’ll find weighted bags dropped into the seat of a chair, casters spun for days on end, and machines that wouldn’t feel out of place in a repair shop. Herman Miller test their products beyond what the industry expects—or requires—because they want them to stand the test of time. WHY? It’s all about the warranty. Many of the products tested feature a 12-year warranty: 12 years, yes, but also for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
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