Made in Melbourne. Made by Hand.

Made in Melbourne. Made by hand. Made by Tait.

Now, more than ever, it's important to support local and to choose Australian made.

Not only will this support Australian businesses, designers and makers, your project will benefit from shorter leadtimes and quality products, craftmanship and materials.

Step inside iconic Australian furniture brand Tait, and follow the journey of Tait's iconic Volley Rocker being made by hand in their Melbourne factory.

Volley Rocker by Tait

Made in Melbourne.

There are many advantages when it comes to choosing Tait’s Australian-made products.

The benefit of quick delivery; flexibility of design and colour; exceptional outdoor performance; and world-class quality.

These factors have become increasingly important for projects in Australia, with Tait’s products designed to meet rigorous requirements, and in particular to withstand Australia’s extreme outdoor conditions, coastal corrosion, and high UV levels.

Manufacturing 95% of our collections right here in Melbourne has been no easy feat, but a legacy Tait has proudly built over our 28-years. Founding Director, Gordon Tait, states “28 years on, we’re very proud to still be an Australian manufacturer in a sometimes vulnerable industry. We are constantly reminded how special this is from the surprised looks we receive when telling people our products really are made right here in Melbourne”.

Gordon Tait, Founding Director of Tait

Making the Volley.

From its beginnings as a humble sheet of expanded steel mesh, Tait’s Volley Rocker goes through almost 40 processes before it evolves into the sculptural, playful, (and most-coveted) Tait icon it has become today.

Bending, welding, finishing, laminating, sanding, corrosion-protection, powder-coating, rope detailing, assembly, and finally, packaging.

As each process is meticulously carried out, 5 quality checkpoints are signed-off throughout production. These quality checkpoints must be met before leaving the hands of each craftsperson and moving to the next department. It is the sheer number of processes, thorough quality checks, and use of beautiful, high-performance materials which precede a reputation of quality inherent in each rocker. A piece made to be well-loved for (and last for) a lifetime.

This film is not only an ode to a beautiful piece of design but an ode to the passionate work of each and every one of Tait's pivotal craftspeople.

WATCH the Making of the Volley Rocker