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These bowls are inspired by Japanese origami and, fitting together as a trio, they appear as a delicate paper sculpture.

The Bowls transform a symmetrical shape into hexagonal and triangular forms. A hydraulic device reminiscent of an octopus was invented to stretch the material into the desired shape, and each bowl is a different approach to form within the capacity of the device.

This series is the perfect entertaining companion, with the small size suited to serving dips and nuts, the medium size designed to serve bread rolls, crisps and biscuits and the large size is ideal for salads or as a fruit bowl.

Material: Anodised aluminium

Dimensions: Small 16cm x 6cm, Medium 21cm x 7.5cm

Meet the Maker: F!nk + Co. is a much loved and respected Australian design company with an international reputation for producing world-class tableware, hollowware, jewellery and lighting. It was established by Robert Foster in 1993 with the aim of creating a design and manufacturing business to support and generate opportunities for Australian designer-makers.  

Designed as part of the Centenary of Canberra celebrations, Sean’s wood ACT Necklace is the ultimate Canberra memento. Forget the magnet and postcard, wear the Australian Capital Territory instead.

Materials: plywood

Dimensions: 3.6cm x 3.8cm

Meet the Maker: Sean Booth's practice consists of two main threads of investigation. One thread focuses on the more traditional use of silver and hammer work within a contemporary context, and the other challenges geometry and the structures that can be built with a sense of fluidness. His work encompasses many varied forms such as sculptural works, lights and limited edition series. 

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Material:  slip cast porcelain 

Dimensions: approx. 8.5cm diameter x 8cm (H)

Meet the Maker: Working from her quiet studio in the Bega Valley in New South Wales, local ceramicist Margaret Brown crafts and designs a prolific array of domestic delights. Brown is drawn to the medium of porcelain for its purity and translucency. These unique qualities allow her works breathe a sense of easiness into daily living through each mug, beaker, and bowl. Through her domestic vessels, she combines function with aesthetic. No two pieces of Brown’s making are the same, each carries a unique character bestowed upon it through careful handcrafting by the artist. 

Materials: Kiln formed glass

Dimensions: Diameter 19 mm

About the Maker: Lisa Cahill's glass installations create a discourse about the Australian landscape and her affinity with it, often entwined with her Danish heritage. Inspired by both the natural world and the transitory nature of the urban experience, Cahill’s dreamlike images invite viewers to draw associations with their own remembered landscapes, resulting in a meditative and emotional response. Rather than a direct reproduction they are more her own interpretation of light and landscape and become a place for quiet contemplation

A set of two stainless steel spoons

These Little Spoons were our first product in our Tableware Collection. Designed and made for use every day, they are incredibly versatile and we’ve used ours for so many things around the kitchen.

Once again, we envisage these spoons to be just the piece you grab from the cutlery drawer to help prepare and serve delicious meals to loved ones. They’re perfect for use together as a pair of small serving spoons – serving yoghurts, chutneys and dips. And they’re equally as useful individually – perhaps as your morning cereal spoon, to serve rice, or our favourite – ice cream!

Material: Stainless steel

Dimensions: Each spoon measures 55mm at the widest point and 125mm in length

Each set comes beautifully packaged in a branded gift box complete with care instructions and an overview of the brand. 

About the Makers: Ferro Forma is the culmination of a long standing partnership between Alison Jackson and Dan Lorrimer. They are a metalsmithing workshop specialising in handcrafted small batch edition objects that capture the hand of the maker and the heritage of our craft.

Alison Jackson is a designer, maker and contemporary Silversmith based in Braidwood, Australia. Completing a Gold and Silversmithing degree at the Australian National University, Alison holds over two decades of artistic and technical metal forming expertise.

With an aesthetic best described as elegant, timeless, and minimal, Alison showcases her work through her fine jewellery, tableware, large scale installation, limited editions and exhibition work.

Alison’s work is held in both public and private collections, including a large acquisition by the Canberra Museum and Gallery. A recipient of numerous notable awards and grants,  Alison’s work has been exhibited widely within Australia and also internationally, including at Inhorgenta (Germany) and Milan Design Week (Italy). 

Dan Lorrimer is a contemporary sculptor, machinist, fabricator and toolmaker. With a degree in Sculpture from the Australian National University, Dan has since diversified his work, significantly developing his skills across a wide range of technical areas, specialising in metal forming.

Dan’s sculpture practice explores notions of movement, energy, solidity and illusion through minimalist sculptural forms, often located between the artificial and natural world. He has exhibited widely across Australia and has work held in private collections across the country. 

Photos: Karina Sharpe images 1 and 3, Lean Timms image 2

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An Australian design classic, Robert Foster’s water jug is F!NK’s signature piece and one the most recognisable objects to come out of Canberra. The coloured anodised aluminium F!NK jug fits perfectly into any household or boardroom and is a must for design collectors.

Materials: Anodised aluminium with a cast steel handle. Sandblasted matte finish

Dimension: H 30 cm x D 10 cm (base, slightly ovoid).

Capacity: 1.45 litres

Care instructions: Handwash only, not dishwasher safe.

Meet the Maker: F!nk + Co. is a much loved and respected Australian design company with an international reputation for producing world-class tableware, hollowware, jewellery and lighting. It was established by Robert Foster in 1993 with the aim of creating a design and manufacturing business to support and generate opportunities for Australian designer-makers.  

F!NK challenges the notions that functional is boring, and that useful and visually exciting are mutually exclusive.  Simultaneously supremely functional and totally elegant, no two F!NK pieces are exactly the same. Each article is created in small batches of 20 to 100 units and individually hand-finished in the Queanbeyan studio/workshop.  

When commissioned to create a jug by a prominent Canberra restaurant in the 1990s, Robert took aluminium tubing, an everyday sustainable material, and fashioned it into a sleek economically viable product. The Water Jug was the first F!NK product and is still the mainstay of the company. It is a striking practical object and encapsulates the qualities of F!NK + Co.: distinctive design, function and technical innovation.   

An individually handcrafted stainless steel scoop

A perfectly sized scoop to portion your tea leaves when you next brew a cuppa. We also love using our scoop for desserts, tasting dishes as they are bubbling away on the stove and as a little pinch dish for salt at the dinner table. The gentle curve of the scoop is well suited to so many uses, we’ve no doubt you’ll think of many more!

Material: Stainless steel, sold individually

Dimensions: Measures 95mm in length and 75mm wide

About the Makers: Ferro Forma is the culmination of a long-standing partnership between Alison Jackson and Dan Lorrimer. They are a metalsmithing workshop specialising in handcrafted small batch edition objects that capture the hand of the maker and the heritage of our craft.

Alison Jackson is a designer, maker and contemporary Silversmith based in Braidwood, Australia. Completing a Gold and Silversmithing degree at the Australian National University, Alison holds over two decades of artistic and technical metal forming expertise.

With an aesthetic best described as elegant, timeless, and minimal, Alison showcases her work through her fine jewellery, tableware, large scale installation, limited editions and exhibition work.

Alison’s work is held in both public and private collections, including a large acquisition by the Canberra Museum and Gallery. A recipient of numerous notable awards and grants,  Alison’s work has been exhibited widely within Australia and also internationally, including at Inhorgenta (Germany) and Milan Design Week (Italy). 

Dan Lorrimer is a contemporary sculptor, machinist, fabricator and toolmaker. With a degree in Sculpture from the Australian National University, Dan has since diversified his work, significantly developing his skills across a wide range of technical areas, specialising in metal forming.

Dan’s sculpture practice explores notions of movement, energy, solidity and illusion through minimalist sculptural forms, often located between the artificial and natural world. He has exhibited widely across Australia and has work held in private collections across the country. 

Photos: Karina Sharpe images 1, Lean Timms image 2

Designed as part of the Centenary of Canberra celebrations, Sean’s wood ACT Brooch is the ultimate Canberra memento. Forget the magnet and postcard, wear the Australian Capital Territory instead.

Materials: plywood

Dimension: 3.6cm x 3.8cm

Meet the Maker: Sean Booth's practice consists of two main threads of investigation. One thread focuses on the more traditional use of silver and hammer work within a contemporary context, and the other challenges geometry and the structures that can be built with a sense of fluidness. His work encompasses many varied forms such as sculptural works, lights and limited edition series.

Images: Courtesy of the Artist

Designed by Robert Foster, the F!NK beaker is perfectly shaped to fit the hand. Made of coloured anodised aluminium it’s the perfect accessory to your F!NK Jug.

Materials: spun aluminium, sandblasted matte. Hand-wash only, not dishwasher safe.

Dimension: 110 mm x 70 mm x 75 mm

Capacity: 320 ml

Meet the Maker: F!nk + Co. is a much loved and respected Australian design company with an international reputation for producing world-class tableware, hollowware, jewellery and lighting. It was established by Robert Foster in 1993 with the aim of creating a design and manufacturing business to support and generate opportunities for Australian designer-makers.  

Please note - beakers are not available in a mixed colour range. 

A simple U of titanium with a coloured glass rod threaded through the top. Sometimes the simplest designs are the best. Blanche’s rings are a must for any fashionista!

Materials: Titanium, and flame worked bullseye glass

Dimensions: Medium

Meet the Maker:  Blanche Tilden has created and exhibited contemporary jewellery, glass and design since 1990. She is a celebrated master of her trade, highly recognised and respected, nationally and internationally.  

‘During 25 years of practice in the fields, I have developed a unique visual and material vocabulary through an innovative use of glass and metals, creating jewellery and objects that reference mechanical technology, industrial modernity and architecture.’

Photos: Courtesy of the artist. 

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This miniature bike chain ring is gorgeously tactile as it encircles your finger. It is beautiful to look at and difficult to resist playing with.

Material: Steel

Dimensions: Variable

Meet the Maker:  Blanche Tilden has created and exhibited contemporary jewellery, glass and design since 1990. She is a celebrated master of her trade, highly recognised and respected, nationally and internationally.  

‘During 25 years of practice in the fields, I have developed a unique visual and material vocabulary through an innovative use of glass and metals, creating jewellery and objects that reference mechanical technology, industrial modernity and architecture.’

Photos: courtesy of the artist

Thank you for supporting local craft and design.