Australia’s first furniture maker to become FSC-certified

October 31, 2008

S+A has become Australia’s first furniture maker to achieve Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. FSC is arguably the world’s most trusted eco timber certification system, and is endorsed by Greenpeace, the WWF, and the GBCA. Download a copy of the FSC press release below (pdf, 1.1mb) Media Release: Local Furniture Designers BecomeFirst to Receive International Accreditation PROJECT “FAITH, HOPE & LOVE” Welcome to a new world where some big rules …

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Smooth Tub Wins 2007 Australian Design Award

July 20, 2007

” Congratulations to Schamburg + Alvisse Design for a well-deserved Australian Design Award.  The judges decision was unanimous, with praise for the Smooth Tub Chair commonplace in this year’s assessment room. The panel commented: “This is a design with real longevity. Its colour and upholstery are fresh, coupled with a pleasing line and direction.” Stephanie Watson Manager, Australian Design Awards, Standards Australia 2007 Australian Design Awards Bookmark on Delicious Digg …

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2007 The Bulletin Magazine: Smart 100 Finalists

June 26, 2007

Schamburg+Alvisse were listed as one of the finalists in the field of Design for The Bulletin Bayer Smart 100 – a nationwide search for Australia’s future leaders. “Together, Schamburg and Alvisse form one of Australia’s best furniture design and production houses, schamburg + alvisse. Established in 1994, and drawing together their different training as interior designer and architect respectively, their work shows a real understanding of how furniture works in …

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2005 Lifestyle Channel Design Merit Award

September 28, 2005

Schamburg + Alvisse won the Lifestyle Channel Design Merit Award in 2005. The LifeStyle Channel is one of Australia’s most popular subscription TV destinations and provides inspirational, informative and entertaining programmes with an emphasis on contemporary lifestyle interests. Schamburg+Alvisse have also been featured in Foxtel’s Lifestyle Channel in 2001 (“Home” – the S+A Story) and 2002 (“By Design” – the S+A Story). Link to the LifeStyle Channel: http://www.lifestylechannel.com.au/ Bookmark on …

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Smooth Armchair receives 2005 Design Mark

September 28, 2005

The Smooth Armchair won the 2005 Design Mark from Australian Design Awards (ADA). Inspired by Isamu Noguchi’s 1960′s stone sculptures, this armchair is intended for commercial and consumer markets and integrates machine production with a handcrafted finish. “[The Smooth Armchair is] comfortable, elegant and beautiful. This armchair has an intriguing monolithic form with great inspiration” (Judges from the Australian Design Awards) Product Description: smooth armchair was custom-designed for AMP in …

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Miss Molly receives 2004 Australian Design Awards ‘Design Mark’ + Powerhouse Selection Award

September 8, 2004

The ‘Miss Molly’ stackable seating range embodies many aspects of Schamburg + Alvisse’s design principles – function, comfort, attention to detail and sustainability. The chair is made from plywood sourced from certified eco forests and is thoroughly modern without ever being trendy, and with timeless and elgant looks that are reassuringly familiar. Its design extends the tradition of functional, innovative chair design established internationally in the 1950s and 60s. The …

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