The Decoration + Design and Furnitex trade fairs in Melbourne had some nice surprises this time around with some new suppliers and some innovative new designs from our ‘tried and true’ companies.

D-Bodhi launched another new range at Decoration + Design this year. 

Ferum sees the transformation of Indonesian fishermen’s boats into unique furniture with terrific colour and character.

The concept combines the strength and clarity of metal with the power of water; merging recycled metals with reclaimed timbers.

The result is a range with colour and character, featuring the weathered textures of timbers that once journeyed the waters of Indonesia, brightly painted and individualised with bold colours.

The colourful weathered timbers are supported with double bars of rich black iron giving a clean, strong character to each piece.

For enquiries enquiries@meizai.com.au or 03 9279 2800.

 

Winner of the best presented stand at Furnitex was Lounge Designer Furniture which featured its two new designs;  Jigsaw Modular and Domani.

The jigsaw modular feature fabrics from Unique Fabrics and is available in a wide range of seating combinations as well as sofa designs. 

Designers can add their own interpretations by specifying any selection of fabrics or leathers.

The Domani sofa is available in four sizes in both fabric and leather.  Shown at the fair was the Domani in premium hid semi aniline leather.

For enquiries amandad@lounge.net.au or phone or phone 03 9562 8806.

 

Uniqwa Import’s stand featured a range of the company’s organic, earthy yet naturally modern furniture and furnishings. 

I like their ability to combine function and simplicity with art which is demonstrated in this delightful little chair which is an antique foot wash chair from the Late Qing Dynasty

To see the company’s most recent collection visit www.uniqwafurniture.com.au

 

 

Constantine was a new design bed cover launched by Ottoman Collection.

It’s available in Gold and Charcoal (as above) in queen and king size, the down extending to the floor with a border around the base featuring Italian corners.  Matching pillow cases have a matching border along the opening edge.

 

The design is produced in 100% cotton with a mercerised finish to give strength and lustre.

For enquiries contact Lorna at lorna@ottomancollection.com or visit her website, www.ottomancollection.co.nz

Always a favourite at the fair and a stand I save to linger over at the end of the day is Globe West which never fails to show a host of new products across a broad spectrum from Scandinavian influenced to rustic and earthy.

The new collections are too extensive to detail here so a visit to the company’s website is recommended. 

Here are a few snaps of the stand.

For enquiries contact phone 03 9558 5760 or visit www.globewest.com.au

       

   

Barbara and John Hermon celebrate 20 years of business in their Richmond, Victoria store this year and they show no signs of loosing their touch for stylish and timeless furniture, furnishings and lighting. 

We wish them 20 more wonderful years of business.

 

 

They recently opened a new lighting showrom feauturing a great selection of table, floor and hanging lights from the Kenneth Corbonpue Hive Collection and their signature H & H collection, some of which were featured t the fair.

Pictured below left is the Coco Bead Lamp (large size) which attracted a lot of interest at the fair.   It’s made from bleached coconut shell which is then made into beads and threaded on to wire to create a jelly fish like structure.
Hope that suits,

 

Pictured above is H & H’s popular Antonio Bed covered in stone washed linen in colour Cafe Noir, made up with Libeco Linen shets and Stansborough woolen blankets.  The bed is accessorized with cross leg bedside tables with Hive Kai table lamps.

Juniper is the lastest from Keneth Cobonpue.  The stand features a fervent ascension of imposing angles fashioned with fine oak veneer uniquely casting its own silhouette and shade.

Juniper comes in two sizes which adjoin together creating a continuous landscape.  Finishes offered are natural and a combination of natural and black.

 

 

Too jute for words are WoofWoof Puppies also available at Hermon & Hermon.  According to Barbara the handwoven jute mutts are rushing out the door in pairs.

For enquiries email info@hermonhermon.com.au or visit the website www.hermonhermon.com.au

That’s our last word for the week.  Have a great weekend.  Next week we’ll have more offerings from Decoration + Design and Furnitex.