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Category Archives: Custom Furniture

Sofitel Luxury Hotel appreciates comfort for their customers

December 2, 2015
by Matthew
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We have recently delivered the new tables and chairs to the Sofitel club Lounge on Level 30
Banquet seating was also installed, adding new spaces of comfort and privacy to the lounge.

The Sofitel wanted 15 dining room tables and 30 new leather chairs and we had very limited space to work within, so we designed a table that was large enough to still be able to fit 4 people comfortably while still keeping the table strong but also light enough to move around.

The chairs are made from an extremely soft leather and are very comfortable and fitting for a luxury environment.




 

 

Custom Built Solid Oak Table

August 31, 2015
by Matthew
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This table will serve many long lunches and many memorable dinners. Made from Solid Oak and 4 metres long this table is built to last. A local interior designer asked us to construct it for a client, and the client was over the moon with the outcome. They are so excited to have this piece to bring their family together.

Table design: Gary Hamer Designs

 



A Media Room with Charm

August 24, 2015
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We were asked to create a media room that offered charm and warmth to a stylish apartment. The room needed to be comfortable and inviting to sit in to read a book or to watch a movie. We went with a new age veneer finished with a clear finish. The panels were installed as to not show any fixings and we worked with two coloured paneling to create space for the artwork in amongst the media hardware. The final product produced the effect of a media room with contemporary yet classic style.

Experience and meticulous craftsmanship combined to give an exceptional result for the wall and ceiling paneling. An added bonus was the efficient and smooth, hassle-free installation of the work. Highly recommended.

 Andrew Clouston

 

Dark Chocolate Leather Chair

July 30, 2015
by Matthew
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We were asked to build a chair with comfort and style. A modern sweeping look was perfect for this request and we made it extra comfortable using feather foam and we added an edged velvet back cushion.  The timber was finely sand blasted to achieve a textured look yet with a smooth feel. A matt finish was decided upon to complete the modern look.

Classic yet Modern Bedside Tables

July 29, 2015
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We were asked to make bedside tables with a classic ultra modern look. The drawer blends in with the base, making it look like one unit and the grain flows around all sides of the drawer. The legs are made from solid oak and stained to keep the grain but give it a darker colour. The drawers slide in and out with a slight touch. The bedsides are solid, classic and timeless.

 

Extra Comfy Sofa with Chaise

July 29, 2015
by Matthew
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Built to the owners design to be extra comfortable with the inclusion of the chaise. The chaise comfortably fits two people and with feather inserts in the back cushions this makes for super comfort. The whole sofa is designed for ultimate comfort, also along with the inclusion of feathers there are three different types of foams used to create support, comfort and durability.

The sofa is 3400mm long with a width of 950mm.




Manhattan Sofa

July 28, 2015
by Matthew
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This custom built Manhatten style 3 seater adds style and elegance to any space. The timber frame compliments the curved arm design. The cushions and sides are made from a combination of soft and hard foams creating ultimate comfort. The seat is sprung using over thirty springs giving this piece maximum comfort and durability. The skirts add the perfect finish.

Extendable Dining Room Table

July 28, 2015
by Matthew
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This beautiful dining room table is extendable to 2.6metres with a cross design base allowing for extra leg room and the extra chairs. The table without the extension is 2metres and the extra leaf is stored within the table, bringing a hassle free construction when needed to be extended. Simply by pulling one end of the table it opens and the extra piece is lightweight and easy to install with the table sliding easily back into place. The table has a 75mm top detail to give it depth and shape. The natural finish is hard wearing and long lasting. This piece is practical, durable and elegant all in one.

A desk to remember

April 17, 2015
by Matthew
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A couple were holidaying in Tasmania when they fell in love with this piece of Huon Pine. The colour, the grain, everything in the timber gave them a feeling they couldn’t walk away from. They decided to bring it back to Brisbane and have it made into a functional furniture piece they could continue to admire in their home.

Finer Living were able to transform their treasure into a unique piece that highlights the colour and grain, while remaining functional, unique and stylish.

Matthew suggested contrasting a darker timber against the Huon pine to highlight the natural colours in the pine and this works wonderfully. Using a cross leg design in French Walnut added contrast and timber inlays were also incorporated along the sides to a solid Walnut back. This leads the eye around the piece and back to the solid timber handles at the front. Each drawer is made from French Oak and are mitre joined to the top, making it look like it is made from one solid section.

The owners said they wanted something they could hand down through the family to keep their love of the timber alive, and Matthew had this in mind when designing the desk. The owners are over the moon with their find from Tasmania now being a desk that can be treasured forever.

Bespoke Card Table – A dream come true

March 18, 2015
by Matthew
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A card players dream table made to seat up to six people, each with their own drawer. The drawers were designed to be invisible when not in use and have inlay from Birds Eye Maple with Flame Mahogany and are felt lined.

The chairs have an ergonomically designed curve that make them comfortable enough to sit in for hours, and the legs are a fluted design.

Matthew and the client worked on the design together, as the client wanted a little bit of himself in the piece so it can be passed onto his children and grandchildren.

The top of the table is made up from book-matched Flame Mahogany , the centre piece is Birds Eye Maple , and the edge detail is Solid Mahogany. The chairs are also made from solid Mahogany.

The client spends many hours at this table happily playing cards on a table he has proudly helped design and watched grow from a dream into a reality.