Business Details
Custom Furniture & Restoration Experts
Coman Furniture combines European heritage with Australian craftsmanship to deliver exceptional custom-made and restored furniture. With decades of experience, our team specialises in bespoke pieces, reproduction furniture, and heritage restoration, ensuring every creation maintains aesthetic and structural longevity. Our expertise extends to built-in and free-standing furniture, meticulously crafted to complement any space, whether walls are straight or uneven. We pride ourselves on using time-honoured techniques, including French polishing and leather tooling, to preserve the integrity of historical pieces while integrating modern functionality like discreet power points.Recognised through numerous design awards, including accolades from the Trades Hall Council, we serve both private clients and institutional projects such as the State Library Victoria's redevelopment. Our process begins with understanding individual client needs, followed by handcrafting each piece using locally sourced or client-provided timber. With a focus on quality over speed, we ensure every project reflects our commitment to excellence, blending traditional artistry with contemporary innovation to meet the evolving demands of discerning customers.
Services
Custom Made Furniture
Furniture Restoration
Built-in Furniture
Timber Milling
Reproduction Furniture
Leather Tooling
Power Point Integration
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in bespoke furniture making
- Our team holds multiple craftsmanship design awards
- Specialise in authentic heritage furniture restoration
- Offer custom designs tailored to individual tastes
- Use traditional techniques with modern functional integration
What people say
Fine quality workmanship
Successful restoration project
Meticulous attention to detail
Creative design solutions
Preserved historical integrity
Services
Custom Made Furniture
Crafting unique furniture pieces tailored to client specifications using traditional techniques. Our process involves design consultation, material selection, and handcrafting to ensure each item meets exact requirements while maintaining structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. Combines cutting-edge design with practical functionality for lasting value.
Furniture Restoration
Specialised restoration of antique and heritage furniture using authentic methods like French polishing and spirit varnish application. We repair damaged components, recreate missing elements, and preserve original finishes while integrating modern updates where appropriate. Maintains historical accuracy while extending the usable life of valuable pieces.
Built-in Furniture
Creating seamless furniture solutions that integrate perfectly with architectural spaces. Our craftsmen carefully measure and adapt designs to accommodate uneven walls and unique room dimensions, ensuring a clean, professional finish that appears as though the furniture was part of the original construction.
Timber Milling
Processing raw timber from client properties into usable materials for furniture making. Includes kiln drying and milling to precise specifications, ensuring optimal wood stability and workability. Allows clients to incorporate personally sourced timber into their custom furniture creations while maintaining quality standards.
Reproduction Furniture
Creating accurate replicas of historical furniture designs using traditional construction methods. Each piece is crafted to maintain the original design's character while meeting modern usage requirements. Combines period-appropriate techniques with contemporary material selection for enhanced durability and functionality.
People
Martin Coman
Owner & Master Craftsman
Award-winning furniture maker with decades of experience in custom design and heritage restoration. Recognised for excellence through multiple industry awards since apprenticeship. Specialises in blending traditional European techniques with Australian materials and modern functionality requirements.
Questions
What types of furniture do you specialise in?
We specialise in custom-made furniture, heritage restoration, and reproduction pieces using traditional techniques combined with modern functionality.
Can you restore antique furniture?
Yes, we offer authentic furniture restoration services including French polishing, component repair, and finish preservation for antique and heritage pieces.
Do you work with client-supplied timber?
Yes, we can mill and process timber from client properties for use in custom furniture creation, ensuring proper drying and preparation.
How long does a custom project take?
Project timelines vary based on complexity, but we prioritise quality over speed. Heritage restorations typically take 6-12 months depending on scope.
Are your restoration methods authentic?
Yes, we use traditional techniques like French polishing and spirit varnish application to maintain historical accuracy while ensuring structural integrity.
Can you integrate modern features?
Yes, we discreetly incorporate modern elements like power points into heritage furniture while maintaining original design aesthetics.
Reviews (1)
Vic Adamthwaite
Sep 28, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Martin repaired a much treasured family jewel box for me that had been damaged in storage. He did a wonderful job at a more than reasonable cost. I'm very happy and would deal with him again.
Martin repaired a much treasured family jewel box for me that had been damaged in storage. He did a wonderful job at a more than reasonable cost. I'm very happy and would deal with him again.
