Zaishu slot together seat / table
Vogue Living editor David Clark listed the Zaishu as one of the most iconic Australian designs from the last 20 years. The innovative flat pack design, sustainable materials, social / cultural artistic collaborations and multi use functionality created a worldwide buzz since Zaishu's Milan launch in 2005. Originally made and screen printed in our own studio we have been unable to keep up with demand and have stopped production to talk to larger companies about licensing the design. Sadly we don't have any more Zaishus available for sale. GECA certified (Good Environmental Choice Australia)
Vogue Living editor David Clark listed the Zaishu as one of the most iconic Australian designs from the last 20 years. The innovative flat pack design, sustainable materials, social / cultural artistic collaborations and multi use functionality created a worldwide buzz since Zaishu's Milan launch in 2005. Originally made and screen printed in our own studio we have been unable to keep up with demand and have stopped production to talk to larger companies about licensing the design. Sadly we don't have any more Zaishus available for sale. GECA certified (Good Environmental Choice Australia)
T Series
The T Series is a matching range of chairs, sofas and coffee tables designed by Matthew Butler for the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000. Using eco certified materials and built for heavy traffic commercial interiors such as banks, airports, universities and offices the T Series continues to be one of Australia's highest selling ranges of commercial furniture. The T Series is manufactured by Matthew Butler's furniture label 'Bluesquare'. Customers include Deakin University, Brisbane International Airport and National Australia Bank.
Last 2 photos by Paul Barbera
Profile Chair
The Profile chair was shortlisted for the Idee design award in Tokyo and is inspired by Matthew Butler's interest in contemporary sculpture. The solid three dimensional shape combines sharp lines and soft parabolic curves that can be viewed from any angle.
Sustainable fabric is reused canvas from the floor of artist David Bromley's studio.
Polar Series 2010
Inspired by American sculptors Donald Judd and Scott Burton this matching chair and table strips the form of furniture down to a basic minimal form. Made from fiberglass using a complex pull a part mold and finished in automotive paint this series is no longer in production because of the unsustainable chemicals used.
Polar Series 2010
Inspired by American sculptors Donald Judd and Scott Burton this matching chair and table strips the form of furniture down to a basic minimal form. Made from fiberglass using a complex pull a part mold and finished in automotive paint this series is no longer in production because of the unsustainable chemicals used.
The
metallic Japanese print below is 'The Cranes' by Florence Broadhurst intended
to contrast flamboyant decorative design with a contemporary modernist
form.
Below is a painted wooden prototype of the 'Two Legs' Polar chair. Three different versions of the Polar Chair were created. (1)Two legs, (2) Cantilever, (3) Gap in Seat. The last design went into production as seen above.
All images © 2012 Matthew Butler.
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