Furniture designer, Simon Parson’s handmade American black walnut Eames inspired table pressed on Australian hoop pine plywood (from sustainable forests)

Details of the Eames inspired table. Beautiful workmanship.

In the 1940s modern furniture designers experimented with wood molding techniques which resulted in the iconic LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) one of the most influential examples of post war American furniture design and also now one of the most popular. If you want a matching table you need to have it custom made. Simon has managed to individually replicate the organic curved shapes into his Eames inspired table. It takes 6-8wks to mould and carve.

Simon in his workshop in Fremantle Western Australia

Seamless 2 pieces of timber have been merged together to create this extended 2.7mtr table to match the Eames

I meet Simon at his Furniture workshop in Fremantle. He’s surrounded with pieces of timber, bowls, and a sketch book with proto-type drawings of his latest ideas.

Simon’s story started 16yrs ago in Australia after arriving from the UK. He studied a BA in furniture and since won an award of Excellence by the Australian Wood Review in the Maximise Competition which acknowledges timber innovation with a Green star rating. His ethos is eco sustainability and he tries to work and live by these ideals. Most of his timbers are milled locally in Fremantle and on the whole are created from fallen wood from around WA. Interestingly, each wooden bowl is identified by place the timber had fallen from, like a wine label origin ie Margaret River and so forth or even a local park.

Simon and his brother Jez, individually make these wooden bowls out of left over wood as gifts to friends. Keeping the original bark essence to the bowls just adds to the beauty and the workmanship. For more information drop us an email hello@sooperdesign.com.au as we will be taking orders for Simon’s iconic handmade Eames inspired tables.

The bike revolution – colour, retro, custom-made cool

The everyday bike has become a major ‘fashion accessory’ and an extension to people’s personalities. Bikes and helmets are taking on new fashion innovations and shapes and becoming so groovy and retro. Custom-made bike shops are popping up everywhere.  Sensational eco-trend for Oz and for accessories try Aqto in Melbourne a great place for all things bikes. Also if you know of any designers making great bike bags and accessories please email us as we would love to hear from you!

Melbourne photographer Giang Cao has done amazing shoot for Bloom.

His blog http://www.t-t-l-g.com/ is a great example of capturing people on the streets of Australia. In this shoot each outfit has been inspired by Australian flowers like the Mountain Waratah.

c10+Phibs chair commissioned by Yellow Diva Furniture

Successfully, graffiti art now transcends into mainstream high-end furniture design. Phibs the graffiti artist applies his art onto Yellow Diva’s c10+ chair. Today’s Pop Art!

Phibs street art

Graffiti wall in ACDC lane, Melbourne Distinctive and really talented.

A trip down Hosier Lane, Melbourne

Graffiti art mixed with café culture has made Hosier lane iconic in Melbourne. It is a tourist treasure and a source of great inspiration.

Russ Kidd’s Little girl playing cards – Hosier Lane

Graffiti artist Russ Kidd’s latest work. An inspiring example of 2D graffiti becoming 3D. A double take on ‘art becoming life’.
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