Made In Melbourne: Celebrating Local Manufacturing

There is a certain rhythm to making things well. It comes from time, repetition and care, and from people who know their craft deeply. For us, that rhythm lives in Melbourne, where every piece we create is designed and made under one roof.

Made in Melbourne is more than a location marker. It is a value system built on local manufacture, long developed skills, and a belief that the best outcomes come from close collaboration between design and production.

Our factory is home to over 100 skilled craftspeople working across upholstery, foam, cabinetry, timber, sewing, cutting, prep, staining, powder coating and assembly. Each department plays a distinct role, yet every piece passes through many hands, shaped by experience at every stage.

Some of those hands have been with us for over 25 years. That continuity matters. It is how knowledge is passed down, techniques are refined, and quality becomes instinctive rather than instructed. These are skills developed over decades, not shortcuts learned overnight.

Designers work closely with our production teams, sharing the same space, conversations and intent. This proximity allows ideas to be tested, improved and resolved in real time, ensuring every design is not only considered, but buildable, lasting and honest in its construction.

Materials play an equally important role in this process. We work with premium, responsibly sourced materials chosen for their performance, longevity and feel, not just their appearance. Every fabric, timber and component is selected with intention, ensuring the finished piece stands up to daily life and ages gracefully over time.

While tradition underpins our approach, innovation supports it. State of the art machinery sits alongside hand finished processes, allowing us to work precisely while maintaining the integrity of craft. Our production values are informed by lean manufacturing principles that prioritises efficiency, respect for materials and the elimination of waste. This discipline allows us to produce thoughtfully, with clarity and control at every stage.

Local manufacture also allows us to act responsibly. By producing in Melbourne, we reduce unnecessary transport, maintain tighter control over materials, and uphold a sustainable mindset that prioritises longevity over excess. As a B Corp certified business, these values extend beyond our factory floor, guiding how we operate, who we work with and the standards we hold ourselves to as a company.

Made in Melbourne is our commitment to doing things properly. To backing local skill. To investing in people. And to creating pieces that balance beauty and longevity, celebrating local craftsmanship at every stage.