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Flat pack shelves by Henry Wilson for under $200. Seriously!

Customisable, stylish and arriving as a flat pack (but with no tools required for set up!), the Chevron Shelves created exclusively for Nomi by renowned designer Henry Wilson are an exciting addition to their range.

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Drawing its name from the interlocking zig-zag pattern first seen in ancient Greece, the chevron pattern informs the beautiful simplicity of the shelves — both in the way in which they are put together and the shape they create when they are stacked. “I love the simplicity and elegance of the design,” explains Henry. “You can add more shelves to the system as your collection grows and simply stack them up. If you’re moving house, you don’t have to empty them all, you can just carry them like a box.”

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Consisting of four pieces of precision milled Birch-ply, known for its superior strength and refined pale grain, the shelves come flat packed and can be assembled easily and intuitively with no tools. Just what we like to hear!

A first for Henry, who normally makes high-end designer pieces, he is excited to be branching out into the world of affordable flat pack. “Other products of mine are usually made from premium materials with high levels of handwork which means they sit at a higher price point. The Chevron Shelves are optimised for mass production which means they can be retailed at this reasonable price point which is great for the consumer who loves design but has a budget to stick to.”

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Customisable in both size and colour, with a stunning array of subtler pastel shades including ethereal green, teal, olive and rose, Henry designed the shelves to be either used as a single unit for magazines, books and files, or stacked in several configurations to emphasise their unique design.

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With a unit starting from as little as $150, the Chevron Shelves sing true to Nomi’s aim of making designer furniture accessible to all.

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Q&A with Liane Rossler on sustainable design

Diane Haynes Smith chats to former Dinosaur Designs co-founder, sustainability advocate and design lover, Liane Rossler.

Photo by Karl Schwerdtfeger
Photo by Karl Schwerdtfeger

The most exciting revelation in interior design at the moment is the gaining momentum of sustainable practices. Both designers and consumers are becoming more aware of the consequences of purchasing a mass produced cheap thrill. There is a renewed appreciation for the beauty of handmade objects and their skilled makers. We’re seeing truly innovative recycling projects everywhere, from our neighbours’ DIY to the latest online homewares store. It’s trendy to ‘upcycle’. It’s even trendier to do so whilst retaining good design and style.

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Henry Wilson wins Qantas Spirit of Youth Award (SOYA)

Congratulations Henry Wilson, winner of the craft and object design category in this year’s SOYA. He wins $5,000 cash, $5,000 in Qantas flights and a money-can’t-buy mentorship with design legend Marc Newson.

“I have always followed the Qantas SOYA awards and have entered twice in the past,” said Henry. “I was initially drawn to the awards as they offer a unique opportunity to exhibit and be judged on a body of work. It is great to get a platform to share your work and be in the running for such a comprehensive prize. It really covers all the areas: travel, media, mentor and funding.”

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Henry Wilson among finalists in SOYA awards

The finalists in the Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA) will spend an anxious weekend waiting to see if they’ve won a money-can’t-buy mentorship with design legend Marc Newson.

Up and coming furniture designer Henry Wilson is among the talented Australian finalists under the age of 30 in the running to receive financial support ($5000 cash and $5000 in Qantas flights), as well as a rare 12-month mentorship opportunity with Newson.

As one of the world’s foremost designers, Newson’s distinctive style can be discovered through an enormous range of designs, from watches and furniture to restaurants, recording studios, Qantas Club Lounges and even on the new Qantas A380. Marc believes designing in Australia helped his innovative work break the traditional design mould. “Coming from Australia and studying jewellery and sculpture, my design was self-taught and instinctive,” he says. Now with permanent exhibitions of his work in New York’s Museum of Modern Art, London’s Design Museum and the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, Newson has become one of the most sought-after designers in the world.