ArtsAustralian furniture designers carve out sustainable future
Homegrown industry reflects landscape and cultural diversity
Australian furniture designers are winning international acclaim for creating pieces that focus on sustainable, organic materials and reflect the country's diverse landscape and broad mix of cultures. (Source photos by Duncan Meerding, Manapan Furniture, Pier Carthew)
CAT WOODS, Contributing writer
September 1, 2024 10:08 JST
MELBOURNE -- Australia's best-known furniture designer is London-based, Sydney-born Marc Newson, whose modern experimental shapes, clever aesthetics and sleek finishes have made him an international celebrity with luxury retailers such as Swarovski Optik and Louis Vuitton among his clients.