Business Details
13 Years
experience
Award-Winning Australian Furniture Design & Craftsmanship
Franco Crea was founded in 2013 with a vision to create timeless, heirloom-quality furniture rooted in Australian craftsmanship. Our team of local designers and artisans combines traditional techniques with sustainably sourced materials to produce pieces that balance beauty, function, and emotional resonance. Each creation is meticulously name-plated and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, reflecting our commitment to preserving true craftsmanship. We design for real life, ensuring our furniture adapts to residential and commercial spaces while maintaining a regenerative quality that feels both nostalgic and contemporary. Our minimalist aesthetic, led by designer Franco Crea, merges precision with romantic elegance, resulting in high-end designs that tell stories through materiality.We have earned global recognition, including awards at the 2024 Australian Better Future Design Awards and the 2025 Good Design Awards, solidifying our reputation as a leader in authentic Australian design. Our Melbourne and Adelaide studios serve as hubs for innovation, where we collaborate closely with clients to select pieces that enhance their daily lives. We believe furniture should transcend trends, offering enduring value through its usability and meaningful connections to people and place. This philosophy drives every decision, from material selection to the final finishing touches. By focusing on local production and avoiding mass manufacturing, we ensure each piece embodies the integrity and artistry that define our brand.
Services
Furniture Design
Custom Furniture
Award-Winning Chairs
Outdoor Furniture
Interior Architecture
Material Consultation
Design Concierge
Showroom Services
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of expertise in Australian furniture design and craftsmanship
- Our pieces are award-winning, including recognition at the 2025 Good Design Awards
- We use sustainably sourced materials and traditional techniques for enduring quality
- Each product is name-plated and certified for authenticity and provenance
- Our designs balance minimalist precision with emotional resonance and functionality
What people say
Award-winning designs
Heirloom-quality craftsmanship
Sustainably sourced materials
Emotional resonance
Timeless aesthetic
Services
Furniture Design
Franco Crea creates timeless furniture designs that merge minimalist precision with romantic elegance. Our pieces are crafted using sustainably sourced materials and traditional techniques, ensuring enduring quality. Each design balances functionality with emotional resonance, making it suitable for residential and commercial spaces while maintaining a regenerative quality that feels both nostalgic and contemporary.
Custom Furniture
We offer custom furniture solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our team collaborates closely with clients to select pieces that enhance their daily lives, ensuring each creation adapts to specific spatial and aesthetic requirements. All custom pieces are name-plated and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, reflecting our commitment to preserving true craftsmanship.
Award-Winning Chairs
Our award-winning chairs, including the Humilis Chair, combine comfort and artistry. These pieces have received accolades at the 2024 Australian Better Future Design Awards and the 2025 Good Design Awards. Each chair is crafted from solid hardwood, offering personality and clever comfort while maintaining heirloom-quality construction.
Outdoor Furniture
Franco Crea's outdoor furniture, like the Multi Outdoor Table, is designed for durability and aesthetic appeal. These pieces use weather-resistant materials to withstand the elements while maintaining sophisticated design. Our outdoor collections ensure functionality and elegance, making them ideal for entertaining or relaxing in any climate.
Interior Architecture
We provide interior architecture services that integrate our furniture into cohesive living and working environments. Our approach focuses on materiality and spatial harmony, ensuring each design enhances the user's experience. By combining architectural principles with bespoke furniture, we create spaces that reflect individual lifestyles and needs.
People
Franco Crea
Founder & Lead Designer
Franco Crea is an interior architect and furniture designer renowned for his minimalist aesthetic and precision. Since 2013, he has led the studio in creating heirloom-quality pieces that celebrate Australian craftsmanship. His work combines traditional techniques with sustainable materials, earning global recognition and multiple design awards.
Questions
What is Franco Crea's design philosophy?
We focus on timeless, heirloom-quality furniture that combines minimalist precision with romantic elegance. Our designs use sustainably sourced materials and traditional techniques to create pieces that feel both nostalgic and contemporary.
Are Franco Crea's products made in Australia?
Yes, all our furniture is designed and manufactured in Australia using local materials and craftsmanship. Our Melbourne and Adelaide studios ensure quality control and authenticity for every piece.
What awards has Franco Crea won?
Our Humilis Chair won the 2024 Australian Better Future Design Award and the 2025 Good Design Award. These accolades recognise our commitment to innovative, sustainable furniture design.
Can I customise Franco Crea furniture?
Yes, we offer customisation options for many pieces, including material choices and finishes. Our design team works closely with clients to ensure each piece meets their specific needs and aesthetic preferences.
How do I care for Franco Crea furniture?
We provide care guides for each material type, including solid wood, leather, and outdoor fabrics. Proper maintenance ensures your furniture maintains its beauty and functionality for generations.
Where can I view Franco Crea furniture in person?
Visit our Melbourne showroom at 259 Swan Street, Richmond (open Tue-Sat 10am-4pm) or book an appointment at our Adelaide studio located at 442 Pulteney Street.
Reviews (7)
Richard & Julia Harries
Dec 10, 2021
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Our Mila dining table and chairs are just superb and we couldnt be happier!! Every aspect of our involvement with Franco has been of a high standard, with great advice for the colour scheme and materials, terrific communication, and outstanding craftsmanship. Our setting is exquisite and we would highly recommend Franco to anyone looking for a statement piece of furniture. Thank you Franco and team!
Simon Frost
Oct 26, 2021
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It's only been a few days since our amazing Modesto table arrived into our new home. It's been a dream to have a "proper" dining room table, and working with Franco certainly say that dream realised. It's already had family sitting around it celebrating a birthday, and also my wife and I having a quiet dinner. It's perfect for the space, and the liaison with Franco was wonderful the whole way through the process.
Leah Ann Ellis
Oct 06, 2021
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Over the past 4 years we have purchased our dining table, breakfast bar stools and most recently the 'Mena' lounge from the FrancoCrea designer range. The fact we keep coming back is testament of how much FrancoCrea furnishings have met expectations. The quality including design of the furniture is worth the price tag. It's evident the workmanship and finishes ensure the pieces look great new and after many years of use. I do not hesitate to recommend FrancoCrea to family and friends who are looking for solid pieces of unique furniture that will live with you forever.
Felicity Waldmann
Mar 23, 2021
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We recently had our new FrancoCrea dining setting delivered and couldn't be happier with it. The entire experience was wonderful thanks to Franco's great communication and customer service throughout the ordering process and whilst the items were being hand crafted. The quality of the workmanship and attention to details on every single item is outstanding and you truly feel you have an amazing piece of art sitting within your home. We look forward to creating many wonderful memories around our new dining setting. Thank you so much Franco!
Liana
Feb 18, 2021
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Absolutely love our Mila table. The selection, construction, delivery process couldnt be faulted. Franco was very flexible in ensuring our table was delivered in line with our building timeframes, and in time for Christmas. Weve already had so many wonderful meals and memories at the table and will have many more. Thank you!
Melanie Hooper
Nov 16, 2020
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We adore our new Mila Dining table. Franco went above and beyond as he assisted us to choose the relevant materials that would compliment our home. The table is both stylish and practical and we absolutely love gathering around it as a family. Thank you Franco!
Anthony McCormick
Nov 13, 2020
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We are delighted with our Mila chairs. They are beautifully made well designed and they compliment our 1960's home perfectly. We will enjoy these chairs every day into the future. Thankyou Franco!
