Inside Out – August 2019

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Ross Didier previewed an

impressive number of new

collections and additions to existing

ranges. Fable started life as a table,

but the Melbourne designer has

taken the idea further with an

armchair, outdoor seating and open

shelves. Inspired by children’s stories,

these simple shapes in solid oak belie

the technical mastery. didier.com.au

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New Zealand newcomer

Nightworks launched Zeppelin,

a series of contemporary lights

inspired by the giant airships of the

20th century. Deceptively simple yet

stylish, the modular components

allow several unique configurations

for both pendants and wall-mounted

designs. nightworksstudio.com

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Makiko Ryujin was the winner

of the Front Centre display,

a curated exhibit showcasing fresh

talent from Craft ACT, Craft Vic, Jam

Factory and Workshopped, together

with the Australian Design Centre.

Ryujin fashions her unique pieces

from massive tree trunks before

taking a blow torch to them. ‘It’s

the celebration of the beauty of

imperfection,” says the wood turner/

photographer. makikoryujin.com

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Richards Stanisich’s first foray

into furniture has resulted in

the sculptural Bell table, unveiled

in conjunction with bespoke maker

The Wood Room. “We like to keep

things a little raw and primal [with]

objects so natural that you have

an immediate association with the

design,” says Jonathan Richards of

the handcrafted table in American

oak, which can be customised.

richardsstanisich.com.au

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Alongside other novelties, Domo

introduced handcrafted furniture

from edgy Austrian brand Wittmann.

New to the local market, it boasted

covetable designs by the likes of

Jaime Hayon, such as the Vuelta 80

armchair (shown). domo.com.au

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THE CUT

WISHLIST

HEAVEN SCENT

French/Australian candle, glassware and object

maker Maison Balzac has a new range of

dreamlike objects inspired by French visual

artist Jean Cocteau. Designed to bring wonder

to the everyday, the collection features

easy-to-incorporate black and white with

beautiful glass accent pieces. Our favourites are

the Brule Parfum oil burners in Gris, Amber

and Rose, $59 each. MAISONBALZAC.COM

DENFAIR

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Designers brought their A game to Melbourne’s

recent interiors fair and Alexandra Gordon was

there to report on what she loved...

SHOP

SPRING UPDATE

Sheridan is known for its creative

partnerships and the most recent

is with floral artist Saskia Havekes of

Grandiflora. Together they’ve created

a delicate collection of original

hand-drawn artworks featuring foliage

and botanicals, soon to appear on quilts,

pillowcases, cushions and limited-edition

artworks — perfect for a spring refresh!

Shown is The Botanist Grandiflora

European pillowcase with quilt cover.

Available in stores and online.

SHERIDAN.COM.AU

COMPILED BY ELIZA O’HARE

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