Fenton & Fenton

Recorded answer text · Google AI Overviews · 25 October 2026

Top-rated side and bedside tables available in Australia span a range of styles, materials, and price points:

### Popular Side & Bedside Tables ![Fleur Studios Cookie Side Table (Rosa Levanto Marble) Fleur Studios Cookie Side Table (Rosa Levanto Marble) | Fleur Studios& more | 5.0(11)](

- Price: ~$1,299 AUD - Material: Natural stone with mitered joints and a built-in shelf. - Best for: Sculptural living room placement or high-end bedrooms. Available directly via Fleur Studios.

Temple & Webster Anselm Round Wood Side Table

- Price: ~$127 AUD - Material: Belgian oak veneer over MDF with solid oak cross-legs. - Best for: Compact Scandi, coastal, or contemporary spaces (measures 42 x 40 x 40cm). Available via Temple & Webster.

![Luxo Living Lulu Mother of Pearl Inlay Side Table Luxo Living Lulu Mother of Pearl Inlay Side Table | Luxo Living& more | 5.0(68)](

- Price: ~$199 AUD - Material: Ethically sourced Vietnamese mother-of-pearl mosaic. - Best for: Adding an iridescent, opulent statement piece to a lounge or bedroom. Available via Luxo Living.

Fenton & Fenton Roly & Ziggy Stumps / Glossy Bedside Tables

- Price: ~$390 - $1,260 AUD - Material: Lacquered finishes and sculptural ceramic/resin shapes. - Best for: Bold, colorful, design-forward eclectic interiors. View the collection at Fenton & Fenton.

![Coco Republic Designer Side & Bedside Tables Coco Republic Designer Side & Bedside Tables | HFOC](

- Price: ~$895 - $3,945 AUD - Material: Premium timber, marble, glass, and leather. - Best for: Luxury, upscale living room and master suite styling. Browse options via Coco Republic.

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### Quick Buying Guide

- For small bedrooms: Look for a slim width around 40 to 48cm so it doesn't crowd walk paths, and consider a single-drawer or open-shelf design (see tips via Sleep Society). - Material choice: Use sealed timber or veneer for warm/casual rooms, natural marble/travertine for a heavy sculptural look, or high-gloss lacquer/inlay for a pop of color and texture.

To help narrow down the best choice, tell me:

- Is this for a living room sofa or a bedroom? - What interior style or color palette are you matching? - What is your budget per table?

Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 8 November 2026

If you're looking for Australian furniture brands that are genuinely good, I'd focus on construction quality, materials, longevity and value for money, rather than brands with beautiful showrooms and expensive marketing.

There are some excellent Australian furniture makers, but there's also a big difference between brands that manufacture locally, brands that design locally but import, and brands that simply sell furniture at premium prices.

Here's where I'd start.

## The Australian brands I'd actually shortlist

!Lemmy Collection | Lemmy Sofa, Armchair & Ottoman | Jardan US

1\. Jardan

(Best overall quality)

Melbourne-made, family-owned and established in 1987. Particularly good for sofas, armchairs and upholstered furniture. Made to order, with good customisation options.

Verdict\: One of the first brands I'd look at for a long-term investment.

Shop Jardan

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!Introducing Kato, the new modular sofa from KING.

2\. King Living

(Best for practical longevity)

Particularly strong in modular sofas. Known for engineered steel frames, replaceable components and removable covers.

Verdict\: My shortlist for a sofa you intend to use heavily for years.

Shop King Living

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!Set Of 6 TH Brown Mid Century 1960s Blackwood Dining Chairs- The Design Ark

3\. TH Brown

(Best traditional craftsmanship)

Adelaide furniture maker with more than a century of history. Makes furniture to order, with particular strengths in timber furniture and seating.

Verdict\: A genuinely interesting option if craftsmanship matters more than trends.

Shop TH Brown

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!LOUIE DINING TABLE - MADE BY MORGEN

4\. Made by Morgen

(Best solid timber furniture)

Handmade in Brunswick, Victoria. Specialises in custom timber furniture and FSC-certified timber.

Verdict\: Particularly worth considering for a dining table you want to keep for decades.

Shop Made by Morgen

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!Trace: The Latest Outdoor Lounge Collection From Tait

5\. Tait

(Best outdoor furniture)

Melbourne-designed and made, with furniture engineered for Australian outdoor conditions.

Verdict\: One of my strongest recommendations for outdoor dining and seating.

Shop Tait

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!Unique Indoor & Outdoor Furniture - GlobeWest Australia

6\. GlobeWest

(Best variety)

Melbourne-founded, with a huge range of living, dining and bedroom furniture.

Verdict\: Good design selection, but quality varies between collections. Assess individual pieces rather than assuming the whole catalogue is equally good.

Shop GlobeWest

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![Elio Modular

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7\. MCM House

(Best relaxed aesthetic)

Beautiful relaxed, coastal and European-inspired furniture. Particularly appealing sofas and timber pieces.

Verdict\: Excellent design appeal, but I'd inspect construction, upholstery and cushion specifications carefully before paying premium prices.

Shop MCM House

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!Buy Melt Corner Sofa - Fossil Fawn by RJ Living online - RJ Living

8\. RJ Living

(Best mid-range option)

Melbourne-based, contemporary furniture with approachable pricing and a good range of styles.

Verdict\: Worth investigating when you want something more design-conscious without spending Jardan money.

Shop RJ Living

These selections are informed by recent Australian design coverage from Sitchu and Broadsheet, alongside the brands' manufacturing positioning.

## Brands I'd approach selectively

These aren't necessarily bad brands, but I wouldn't automatically pay a premium for them\:

- Eva - clever designs and convenient furniture, but I'd distinguish convenience from heirloom construction. - Koala - practical, accessible and convenient; not where I'd start for premium solid timber furniture. - Fenton & Fenton - great aesthetic and statement pieces; assess individual products for construction and value. - GlobeWest - some lovely pieces, but don't assume every collection has the same quality.

## What actually makes furniture good?

This is what I'd check before buying, irrespective of brand\:

| Furniture | What I'd look for | |--------|--------| | Sofas | Solid hardwood or quality engineered frame, good suspension, replaceable cushions | | Dining tables | Solid timber, quality joinery, repairable finish | | Dining chairs | Strong joints, no wobbling, replaceable upholstery | | Bed frames | Sturdy structural connections, quality slats and centre support | | Outdoor | UV-resistant finishes, corrosion-resistant hardware and weather-appropriate materials |

One important distinction: Australian-owned doesn't necessarily mean Australian-made. Check the origin of the actual model you're purchasing.

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## My question: what sort of furniture are you buying?

I can narrow this down considerably, because the brands I'd recommend for a \$6,000 sofa are very different from those I'd recommend for a \$2,000 dining table.

1\. What are you shopping for?

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2\. What's your budget?

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3\. Which aesthetic do you like?

[Find the genuinely good brands]

I'll use that to separate the genuinely well-made brands from the ones that are mostly selling an aesthetic.

Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 8 November 2026

For designer furniture in Australia, these are the strongest options by style and budget:

- NAU - Best for distinctive Australian-designed contemporary pieces, with sculptural chairs, tables and lighting. - Jardan - Best for premium, relaxed Australian interiors and upholstered furniture; much of its furniture is made to order. - King Living - Best for high-quality modular sofas and customisable living-room furniture. - DesignByThem - Best for accessible Australian design, with colourful, practical furniture and homewares. - Coco Flip - Best for playful, refined furniture and lighting by Melbourne designer Kate Stokes. - MCM House - Best for understated, natural-material furniture and relaxed coastal-modern interiors. - Cult - Best for internationally recognised designer brands and commercial-quality furniture. - Stylecraft - Best for premium contemporary furniture from Australian and international designers, with showrooms across Australia. - Fenton & Fenton - Best for colourful, eclectic and statement-making interiors. - LivingStyles - Best for discounted or more affordable designer-style furniture online.

### Quick recommendations

| Need | Best choice | |---|---| | Best overall Australian design | NAU | | Best sofa | King Living or Jardan | | Best luxury furniture | Cult or Stylecraft | | Best distinctive statement piece | NAU or Fenton & Fenton | | Best Australian-made focus | Jardan or DesignByThem | | Best affordable option | LivingStyles | | Best minimalist style | MCM House | | Best outdoor furniture | Adam Goodrum collections, Ellison Studios or TH Brown |

For a lasting purchase, prioritise solid timber or metal construction, replaceable upholstery, Australian warranty support and clear information about where the item is manufactured.