Business Details
Custom Furniture & Antique Restoration in Murwillumbah
Michael Fine Furniture is a distinguished custom furniture design and craftsmanship business with over 30 years of dedicated experience. Specialising in bespoke cabinet making, antique restoration, and the creation of unique objets d'art, we combine traditional techniques with modern innovation to deliver timeless pieces. Our expertise extends to corporate and private commissions, including boardroom furnishings and executive gifts crafted from native Australian timbers. Based in Murwillumbah, we serve clients across the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers, and beyond, offering tailored solutions for discerning tastes.Our commitment to conservative restoration ensures historical integrity while meeting contemporary functional needs. With an award-winning portfolio, we pride ourselves on meticulous attention to detail, using hand-cut joinery and traditional finishes like French polish. Visitors are welcome to our workshop to witness the artistry firsthand, and we offer woodworking classes for those seeking to develop their craft. Our reputation for excellence is built on decades of delivering high-quality, imaginative designs that reflect both client vision and Australian heritage.
Services
Custom Cabinet Making
Antique Restoration
Woodworking Classes
Furniture Reproductions
Boardroom Furniture
Objets D'art
Church Furniture
Home Office Fit Outs
Wood Carving
Furniture Repairs
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of expertise in custom furniture and antique restoration
- Specializing in traditional methods for authentic, durable craftsmanship
- Award-winning portfolio showcasing innovative and traditional designs
- Use of native Australian timbers for unique, locally-sourced creations
- Personalized commissions tailored to client specifications and decor
Services
Custom Cabinet Making
Crafting tailored cabinetry using traditional and modern techniques. We create high-quality, functional pieces for kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces. Our designs blend aesthetic appeal with practicality, ensuring lasting value for residential and commercial settings.
Antique Restoration
Specialised conservation of historical furniture using traditional methods. We meticulously restore antique pieces to their original condition while preserving authenticity. Services include structural repairs, finish renewal, and decorative element reconstruction for timeless preservation.
Woodworking Classes
Hands-on instruction in wood carving and furniture-making techniques. Classes cover traditional joinery, carving, and finishing methods. Ideal for enthusiasts seeking to develop skills in creating functional and decorative timber pieces under expert guidance.
Furniture Reproductions
Creating accurate replicas of historical furniture styles. We employ traditional construction methods and materials to recreate classic designs. Perfect for heritage projects or clients seeking timeless elegance with modern durability.
Objets D'art
Designing unique decorative sculptures and collectibles from native timbers. Our pieces combine artistic vision with technical skill, offering distinctive items for corporate gifts, awards, or personal collections that celebrate Australian natural beauty.
People
Michael Borton
Director
Award-winning furniture designer with over 30 years of experience in custom joinery and antique restoration. Specialises in combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design to create unique timber pieces that reflect Australian heritage and individual client needs.
Questions
Do you offer custom furniture commissions?
Yes, we specialise in bespoke furniture tailored to client specifications, including boardroom furnishings and home office fit-outs.
What areas do you serve?
We operate in Murwillumbah, Gold Coast, Northern Rivers, and other Australian locations by arrangement for larger projects.
Are woodworking classes available?
Yes, we offer hands-on classes in wood carving and traditional furniture-making techniques at our Murwillumbah workshop.
Can you restore antique furniture?
We provide conservative restoration services using traditional methods to preserve historical integrity while ensuring functional longevity.
Do you create corporate gifts?
Yes, we design unique objets d'art and Australiana pieces ideal for executive gifts, awards, and commemorative items.
What materials do you use?
We work with native Australian timbers like red cedar and jarrah, alongside international woods, to create distinctive, high-quality pieces.
