6 FACTS ABOUT DESIGN THEFT.
1. THE WORD ‘REPLICA’ CONFUSES CONSUMERS
Consumers think the replica is connected to the original designer or licensed brand. ‘Replica’ is mistaken for a trend
– like ‘vintage’ or ‘industrial.’
Massimo Buster Minale
London architect and industrial designer Massimo Buster Minale launched the Buster + Punch label in 2013. Following a career at Foster & Partners, which evolved into creating his design agency Minale + Mann, he has subsequently carved out a reputation with his precision-cut lighting and beautifully crafted hardware. His passion for making extraordinary products truly accessible, is matched only by his interest in motorcycles, metalwork and music.
Easy Chair - Display Clearance
various colours Stacking chair with arms. Year of production: 2004. Material: polypropylene with glass fibre added. Standard injection-moulded. Suitable for outdoor use.
Designed by
Tom and Jerry - Display Clearance
Made of solid beech wood with mechanical parts in coloured self lubricant plastic. The project Tom&Jerry is the redesign of a classic furniture typology: the workshop stool.
Designed by
Authentic design. Not fakes.
As Australians we have every reason to be proud of our vibrant arts and design community. Sadly, our Australian furniture designers are under threat due to imported counterfeit copies of their furniture, lighting and homeware designs. As consumers we are damaging our local industry when we treat shoddy ‘replica’ copies of iconic furniture as disposable decorating items destined for landfill.
Visit to our furniture showroom in Hume and see the real thing.
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Our Brands
We represent the largest and most diverse range of authentic and iconic designer furniture in Australia with brands including;
Herman Miller
HAY
Walter Knoll
TAIT
Carl Hansen & Son
NAU
Louis Poulsen
Gubi
Fritz Hansen
Howe
Armadillo & Co
