ducksnest. brings authentic European furniture to Sydney homes and projects. As the exclusive Australian brand partner for ARTISAN of Bosnia & Herzegovina, we offer handcrafted, made-to-order solid timber furniture to Sydney clients through remote consultations, material samples and delivery throughout Sydney and New South Wales. Every piece is built to order in Europe, customised to your timber, finish, upholstery and dimensional requirements, and delivered to your Sydney address.
If you are searching for European furniture in Sydney – whether a sculptural dining chair, a solid timber dining table or a complete furnishing scheme – this guide explains what we offer, how the collection is made, and exactly how we service Sydney clients from our South Melbourne showroom and design studio.
European Furniture Available to Sydney Clients
Founded in 2009 by designer Susan Pehar, ducksnest. curates iconic European design for the Australian market. Our collection spans dining chairs, dining tables, lounge seating, benches, stools, coffee and side tables, consoles, desks, beds and storage – all crafted in Europe from solid timber and finished by hand.
We begin with a conversation about your space, brief and preferences, provide detailed specifications and material samples, confirm every option before production, and manage the order through to delivery at your Sydney home or project site.
Handcrafted European Furniture Sydney
The word handcrafted is used loosely in furniture retail. In our collection it is literal. ARTISAN traces its roots to the traditional Ćostović woodwork shop, with more than six decades of timber processing expertise behind every piece. Master craftspeople in ARTISAN’s Bosnian workshop – surrounded by the forest landscapes that supply its timber – shape, join, sand and hand-finish each item to order . nunc, based in Đakovo in the Slavonia region of Croatia, pairs the region’s celebrated timber resources and craft tradition with contemporary production technology, and made its international debut at the 2019 Cologne furniture fair.
Both manufacturers work with award-winning European designers and studios, including Regular Company (Croatia), Salih Teskeredžić (Bosnia & Herzegovina), Michael Schneider and Studio Ru:t. Designs from these studios have been recognised by the Red Dot Award, German Design Award, Interior Innovation Award, Design Intelligence Award and BigSee Wood Award. The result is furniture with genuine design provenance – named designers, documented awards and a traceable European workshop.
European Solid Timber Furniture Sydney
Solid timber construction is the foundation of the ARTISAN collection. Unlike veneered board furniture, solid timber pieces are shaped from full-thickness European hardwoods, which gives them structural integrity, honest material character and the ability to be repaired and refinished over decades of use.
Depending on the piece, timber options include European oak, European walnut, maple, elm, cherry and ash. Natural grain variation is celebrated rather than concealed: finishes are predominantly natural oils that allow the timber to breathe and its organic colour variation to show through, with a range of oil and stain tones available.
Responsible sourcing underpins the collection. ARTISAN holds FSC® Chain of Custody certification, providing traceability for FSC-certified timber from forest to finished piece, and nunc also holds FSC certification alongside its environmental management credentials. For Sydney clients specifying furniture with sustainability requirements – including projects pursuing responsible-specification targets – these certifications provide verifiable substantiation.
Joinery is precise and largely traditional, engineered for everyday use in residential, hospitality and commercial settings. Because every piece is made to order, timber species, finish and in many cases dimensions are confirmed individually for each Sydney client – your table or chair is built for you, not pulled from a warehouse.
Private House, Melbourne | Flow Table and Neva Light Dining Chair
European Furniture Brands Available Through ducksnest.
ducksnest. represents two principal European brands, each with a distinct character:
ARTISAN (Bosnia & Herzegovina). A solid timber specialist with over sixty years of woodworking heritage, producing sculptural dining chairs, dining tables, lounge seating, benches, stools, desks, beds and occasional furniture. ARTISAN collaborates with internationally awarded designers, holds FSC® Chain of Custody certification for responsible timber sourcing, and applies natural oil finishes that showcase the timber’s character.
nunc (Croatia). Based in Đakovo, Slavonia, nunc marries regional craft tradition with a fresh, contemporary design language. The name means ‘now’ in Latin. The range spans dining chairs, stools, tables and occasional pieces suited to residential, hospitality, commercial and education projects, and the brand holds FSC certification together with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications for quality and environmental management.
European Dining and Living Furniture
The collection is strongest where it matters most in Australian homes: the dining room and living space. Sydney clients can select from more than twenty dining chair designs and a similar number of dining tables, alongside benches, bar and counter stools, lounge chairs, sofas, daybeds, coffee and side tables, console tables and storage furniture.
Signature pieces include the multi-award-winning Neva Chair and Neva Light Chair by Regular Company, sculptural dining tables such as the Latus by Salih Teskeredžić and the Flow by Sarajevo’s Filter studio, and versatile extension tables including the Neva and the Invito. Full details appear in the featured products section below.
Made-to-Order European Furniture
Every ducksnest. piece is made to order in Europe. Depending on the design, Sydney clients can specify:
* Timber species – typically European oak or walnut, with maple, elm, cherry and ash available on selected designs
* Finish – natural oils and stains and lacquers in a range of tones
* Upholstery – seat and selected back upholstery in a wide selection of fabrics and leathers, including customer’s own material on many designs
* Dimensions – many tables are available in multiple standard lengths and diameters, with custom sizing available on selected designs
* Details – extension mechanisms, metal accents in inox or brass on selected designs, and configuration options such as round, oval or double-base formats
Once your specification is confirmed, production is scheduled in Europe and your order is shipped to Australia and delivered to your Sydney address. Current production and delivery lead times are confirmed at quotation, as they vary by brand, design and season.
European Furniture for Sydney Architects and Interior Designers
ducksnest. works extensively with architects, interior designers, decorators and commercial specifiers, and this trade support is available to Sydney practices. We provide detailed product specifications and technical information, timber and finish samples, upholstery options, and guidance on suitability for residential, hospitality and commercial applications.
For Sydney projects, we assist with furniture selection and scheduling against your documentation, advise on custom options and dimensions, and coordinate delivery to site. Where an architect or designer is leading the project, we work alongside you as the specification partner and trade terms are available. Whether you are specifying a single statement piece or furnishing a complete project, our team supports you from concept to installation.
Featured Designs
A selection of pieces frequently specified by Sydney clients;
Neva Chair – ARTISAN, designed by Regular Company (2013)
Neva Light Chair – ARTISAN, designed by Regular Company
Tesa Chair – ARTISAN, designed by Salih Teskeredžić
Mela Chair – ARTISAN, designed by Regular Company
Latus Table – ARTISAN, designed by Salih Teskeredžić
Flow Table – ARTISAN, designed by Filter Studio
Lakri Round / Oval Table – ARTISAN, designed by Regular Company
