Arnold Merckx

Arnold Merckx grew up in a family of carpenters and learned his trade skills at a very young age. After his graduation from the Academy of visual arts and technical science in Rotterdam, he wanted to gain more experience and completed his practical training with Kho Liang Ie in Amsterdam; and André Motte and Pierre Paulin in Paris. He founded his design studio ‘Arnold Merckx Design’ in 1978, but he actually received his first gold medal before founding his own company.

Armadillo

Armadillo was founded in 2009 by Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst, driven by a desire to elevate age-old methods of craftsmanship through a uniquely Australian contemporary design process.

Annie Georgeson

Dr Jean Battersby, endorsing Annie's nomination for the Australia Council Emeritus Award in 1998. "I regard Annie Georgeson as one of the most original and creative designers working in the textile field. She works right across the textile field and has won many awards over the years for the quality and originality of her work. Her use of distinctively Australian imagery and colours in her work, in addition to her design talent, gives her work a particular character which is widely and rightly admired."

Anderssen & Voll

Anderssen & Voll is a Norwegian design duo, founded by Torbjørn Anderssen and Espen Voll and based in Oslo. The duo have been named both Norwegian and Scandinavian Designers of the Year and have received international awards and recognition for their work with furniture, lighting, and home accessories.

Alastair Keating

Born in Auckland in 1976 Alastair Keating studied Product/Industrial design at Unitec in Auckland, New Zealand majoring in furniture. Alastair went on to work in the industry on a variety of commissioned projects as well as a stint at EON as a design consultant.

Akira Isogawa

Akira Isogawa is one of Australia's most celebrated fashion designers. He has achieved international recognition for his exquisite contemporary designs, which are sought after in every major fashion capital throughout the world.

Designer Rugs first collaborated with Akira in 2005 to create a limited edition range. Following on from the success of the first collection, Akira’s second rug collection ‘Kisetsu’ was launched during Fashion Week 2007 and his third rug collection 'Hirameki' launched in July 2012.

Adam Goodrum

As one of Australia’s leading industrial designers, Adam Goodrum is world renowned for his design innovation and distinct Australian aesthetic. Focusing on furniture, product, and interior design, Goodrum delivers progressively original, intelligent and award-winning collections, highly regarded for commercial and retail applications. Working with Tait, Goodrum has designed the iconic Volley collection, Trace collection and Element fire pit.

Designcraft have an expanded range from MUUTO that is available to our collection now. With the brand name coming from the Finnish word, muutos, meaning new perspective, the creatives behind MUUTO's collection embrace the essence of Scandinavian design yet making a contemporary take on tradition, exploring a forward thinking approach to natural materials, comfort, craftsmanship and durability.

Muuto searches for designers who share this same mindset. Creatives with a contemporary take on tradition, who embrace the essence of Scandinavian design

INDIVIDUAL AUTHORSHIP AT VITRA When Vitra works with designers, it is a partnership between them and Vitra embarking on the common quest for an optimal solution. The designer’s personal imprint is reflected in every one of their products. They are the independent ‘authors’ of the final piece.

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