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Award-winning Australian architecture, inspiring homes, and interviews with Australia’s top architects.
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We spotted the work of architect turned furniture designer Rosanna Ceravolo at Design : Made : Trade in Melbourne recently, and were instantly smitten by the detailed pattern and texture in her work, particularly the 'Enzo' cabinet and side tables, pictured above.
Rosanna studied architecture at Melbourne University, completing the course in 2008. In her final year of study she undertook a timber furniture workshop class, but it wasn't until last year that she had the opportunity to pursue this passion professionally, when commissioned by a residential client to create a range of furniture.
Rosanna's pieces are created collaboratively with local makers. 'I am the principal designer but I can’t take credit for the exquisite craftsmanship!' she says. 'I design all the pieces and outsource the fabrication to local artisans. That process involves a bit of workshopping with the furniture makers to work out the best way to bring the design to fruition'.
Rosanna says her main objective with each piece is to achieve a balance between function, comfort and aesthetics. 'I know they say form is supposed to follow function at all costs, but I really do think there is an important place for beauty in this world!' Rosanna admits. 'Having said that, furniture is meant to be useful and practical, so I always take into consideration how the piece will come to be used'.
For all enquiries, contact details are on Rosanna's website.
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Oh my god, it’s fantastic piece of furniture, very sophisticated !
It’s lovely :) the pattern reminds me a bit of Brooklyn to West
So lovely, this design is modern yet with a danish 60’s twist i love them! =)
So beautiful. They seem to be a contemporary take on the linear design of 30s art deco. The design and craftsmanship both look incredible.
Sensational work. My favourite pieces from DMT!
I took the same subject as you, Rosanna… only 3 years later!
Good Lord! These are obscenely beautiful.
Beautiful materials & functional ! Lovely
Another super post. Can’t get enough of the geometric design. We’d love to collaborate with Rosanna. Is that a good excuse to visit the Gold Coast, Rosanna? Please….
Holy moly these pieces are gorgeous. So distinctive.
Unbelievably beautiful. Even from the pictures you can just see the detail in design and perfect craftsmanship. I will definitely be saving to buy these pieces.
Wow. These are absolutely gorgeous. I’ve been hunting for ‘the’ sideboard for ages.
Now I’ve just got to convince Husband that I must have it. And to pray that it’s possible to find one in Europe.
Oh my god. Divine. Book marked straight away.
BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE I didn’t know the designer. I pinned it ;)
There is most certainly a place for beauty in this world. These are gorgeous pieces. Brava!!!
totally gorgeous pieces.