Business Details
Crafting Timeless Bespoke Furniture
Anton Gerner Furniture has been crafting exceptional bespoke furniture for over 30 years, blending traditional joinery techniques with contemporary design sensibilities. Based in a converted dairy in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, the business is led by award-winning designer and craftsman Anton Gerner, whose dedication to quality and detail has earned international recognition. Our team combines deep expertise in timber selection, hand-finishing techniques, and innovative design to create one-of-a-kind pieces that stand the test of time. With two works in the National Gallery of Victoria's permanent collection and numerous accolades, we maintain a reputation for excellence in both residential and commercial projects.Our process emphasizes natural materials, precise craftsmanship, and personalized service, ensuring each creation becomes a future heirloom. We serve clients across Australia and globally, collaborating with architects and interior designers to deliver unique solutions. Our commitment to transparency, ethical sourcing, and technical mastery underpins every project we undertake.
Services
Custom Furniture Design
Handcrafted Cabinets
Exhibition Pieces
Commercial Commissions
Timber Restoration
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in bespoke furniture making
- Our team uses rare Australian and imported timbers with precision craftsmanship
- We create one-off pieces acquired by national art institutions
- Our work has won major Australian furniture design awards
- We combine traditional hand-finishing techniques with modern design
What people say
Unrivalled quality
Unique story
Champion of joinery
Timeless furniture
Award-winning design
Services
Custom Furniture Design
We create unique furniture pieces tailored to client specifications using traditional joinery techniques. Our process combines hand-drawn designs with client input to produce functional art pieces. Each creation utilizes premium timbers and incorporates movement allowances for longevity, ensuring heirloom-quality results that reflect both client needs and our design philosophy.
Exhibition Commissions
We craft statement pieces for gallery exhibitions and private collections. These works push design boundaries while maintaining technical excellence, often featuring unconventional timber combinations and innovative construction methods. Our exhibition pieces have been acquired by major institutions like the National Gallery of Victoria, demonstrating their artistic and craftsmanship value.
Commercial Projects
We deliver high-end furniture solutions for commercial spaces through architect collaborations. Our team handles large-scale commissions requiring precise specifications, maintaining the same craftsmanship standards as residential pieces. This includes boardroom tables, display units, and custom installations that combine aesthetic appeal with functional requirements for commercial environments.
Timber Restoration
We restore antique and damaged timber furniture using traditional techniques. Our process matches original materials where possible while reinforcing structural integrity. This service preserves historical pieces through careful repair methods that maintain their character and value, employing the same craftsmanship principles used in new creations.
Material Consultation
We guide clients through selecting premium Australian and imported timbers for their projects. Our expertise covers grain patterns, durability characteristics, and finish options to ensure optimal material choices. This service ensures both aesthetic satisfaction and long-term performance, drawing from decades of experience working with rare and specialty woods.
People
Anton Gerner
Designer & Craftsman
Award-winning furniture maker with over 30 years' experience, recognized for combining traditional joinery techniques with contemporary design. His works feature in major collections including the National Gallery of Victoria, and he has won numerous Australian furniture design awards.
Questions
What makes Anton Gerner's furniture unique?
Each piece combines traditional joinery techniques with contemporary design, using premium timbers selected for their unique characteristics to create one-of-a-kind furniture.
Do you work on commercial projects?
Yes, we collaborate with architects and interior designers on commercial commissions, delivering custom furniture solutions that maintain our signature craftsmanship standards.
What timber types do you use?
We work with rare Australian timbers like Huon Pine and imported woods including walnut burl, rosewood, and ebonised timber, carefully selected for each project.
Are your pieces available internationally?
Yes, we serve clients globally, with experience shipping and installing furniture internationally while maintaining quality and safety standards.
How are pieces finished?
We use natural oils, waxes, and traditional French polish to enhance timber beauty while ensuring durability, with all finishing done by hand in our Melbourne workshop.
Can I commission a custom piece?
Yes, we welcome commissions for one-off pieces, working closely with clients to develop designs that meet their specific needs and space requirements.
