Designer / Professional Cabinet Maker / Artist
A continued developmental approach makes Matthew’s design style an expression of his artistic ability.

As a self-taught designer, Matthew combines his traditional background of antiques with the modern lifestyles of today. For over 15 years, painting and sculpture has combined to balance out the designing and manufacturing side of the business. ‘I find my art has many benefits in my designing process, allowing to be absorbed into the imagination of the thought process’.

Designer / Bachelor Industrial Design
Specialising in furniture and product design, Michael graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Industrial Design. After gaining experience overseas in Edinburgh with a strong focus on landscape design, he returned to Adelaide to follow his passion for furniture design.

Working with clients with the latest software packages to bring realism into the design concepts – this reveals the finished piece of furniture before they have even started manufacture and ensures you the client, are entirely pleased with both the form and function of your new designer piece of furniture.

Together, the combination of traditional and analytical backgrounds has proven successful in establishing a partnership to create the fusion of classic elegance with contemporary living - both designers are committed to enriching lives through elements of art and design, with a strong commitment to environmental awareness.

Matthew Shute

Michael Merlino

Matthew Shute

Michael Merlino