First hosted in 2015, the Australian Furniture Design Award (AFDA) has become one of the country’s most significant furniture design accolades. In 2019, its third iteration marked a new chapter as Stylecraft partnered with the National Gallery of Victoria.

The award offers a career-defining opportunity, with the winner receiving $20,000, a residency at the JamFactory Furniture Studio, and the chance to develop a new range for distribution through Stylecraft showrooms across Australia.

Previous winners include Seaton McKeon (2015), Elliat RIch (2017), James Walsh (2019), Ashley Eriksmoen (2022) and Marta Figueiredo (2024).

We are proud to have strong ongoing partnerships within the design industry, including supporting, or collaborating with a number of Australian design organisations.

National Gallery of Victoria
Melbourne, VIC

Design Institute of Australia
National Presence

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC

Design Centre Enmore
Sydney, NSW

University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW

Flinders University
Adelaide, SA

Australian National University
Canberra, ACT

DIA GOTYA Awards
Annual Award

Saturday Indesign 2024
2024 Official Exhibitor

Image Makers Association
Sydney, Melbourne & Perth

Melbourne Design Week
2023 Art Fair Sponsor

Based in Melbourne, Ross Gardam established his contemporary furniture and lighting studio in 2007 with the aim to create quality, original and accessible design.

“I strive for simplicity and beauty. The purest, simplest output is the hardest to create, while including all the variables that makes something functional, structural and desirable.”

Since launching her design studio over 15 years ago, Helen Kontouris, founder of LEN furniture, has become one of Australia’s best-known design talents.

“Everything I have produced under my own brand has been manufactured in Australia. Being able to oversee the quality and ensure the detailing and finishing is really important to me.”

Canberra based industrial designer Tom Skeehan joined the Stylecraft fold in 2016 with SKEEHAN Studio, specialising in commercial furniture, lighting, and product design with bespoke touches and design details.

“The manufacturers I work with are the core of my business, and I’m lucky to work alongside them”

Keith Melbourne joined Stylecraft’s suite of brands in 2012 and his work is characterised by the close relationship between skilled craftspeople and high-quality, efficient manufacturing processes.

Before his time in furniture, Keith Melbourne spent over a decade developing advanced engine and control system technology in the aeronautic and automotive industry.

Led by Industrial Designer Frag Woodall, Mr.Fräg design studio produces Australian-made contemporary furniture, lighting and objects.

The offering is suitable for both residential and commercial environments and honours Stylecraft’s history in the Australian furniture landscape.

Led by French designer, Anne-Claire Petre, acp atelier is a Melbourne-based furniture design practice.

“I aimed to create a classic design that would elevate any space without being overly dominant.”

Urban Commons is a product design studio committed to reviving the spirit of the commons by connecting people to their urban environments.

With the aim to design for longevity, Hutchinson intends to promote the benefits of a place to meet, to grow, and to play.

Designed by our in-house team or in collaboration with local designers such as Cornwell-Hecker and James Walsh, the Stylecraft range includes seating, lounging, tables and modular settings.

The offering is suitable for both residential and commercial environments and honours Stylecraft’s history in the
Australian furniture landscape.

Neatt. draws upon an experience in developing furniture products that celebrate Australian materiality and craftsmanship.

“As winner of AFDA, McKeon has received a firsthand insight into the realities of developing a range, working with manufacturers and bringing a product to market.” — Inside Magazine.