This subject pops up from time to time down here at the factory. Architects, interior designers and kitchen makers overestimating their ability and knowledge when it comes to designing solid timber furniture. The knowledge and skills required in the use of natural timber veneers is even more rare.

Collectively here at Mabarrack furniture we have over 120 years of combined experience working with all types of timber. Every Mabarrack team member is a long term asset, trained by Laurence to become qualified fine furniture makers (certIII MSF31113 -Furniture).

Through constant R&D we know timber and how it performs, we know design limits and stability. We have a long history and deep understanding of design and timber trends in the Australian market.

Just as we’re not qualified to design houses, architects are not qualified to design furniture. Don’t let an architect or interior decorator design your furniture, politely tell them ‘thanks but I’ll go see a professional’ then pop in to our factory showroom and we’ll take it from there…