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Custom Bespoke Furniture Design in Adelaide
Hawk Design has been crafting bespoke furniture for over four decades, combining traditional woodcraft with contemporary design principles. Our studio in Adelaide specialises in creating unique, high-quality pieces that balance functionality with artistic expression. Each item is meticulously handmade using ethically sourced, locally available materials, ensuring both environmental responsibility and exceptional durability. With a global reputation for excellence, we collaborate closely with clients to develop tailored solutions that enhance residential and commercial spaces.

Our workshop serves as both a creative hub and showroom, allowing clients to witness the craftsmanship firsthand. The enduring value of our work is reflected in the testimonials of satisfied owners who appreciate the intersection of artistry and utility. As both designer and maker, Hawk Design maintains direct oversight of every project, ensuring uncompromising quality from concept to completion. This hands-on approach, supported by a team of skilled artisans, has solidified our position as one of Australia's foremost furniture creators.
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Bespoke Objects Major Commissions Commercial Products Architectural Joinery Upholstery
Highlights and features
  • We have over 40 years of experience in bespoke furniture design and making
  • Our pieces combine traditional woodcraft with contemporary styling techniques
  • We use locally sourced, wind-felled timber for environmentally responsible creations
  • Each item is handmade with meticulous attention to detail by master craftsman Hawk Design
  • Our workshop provides direct client engagement throughout the creation process
What people say
Exquisite and unique object Highest attention to detail Works of art Constant pleasure to behold Enduring value
Services
Bespoke Objects
Handcrafted custom furniture pieces designed to meet specific client requirements. Each creation combines artistic vision with functional practicality, using ethically sourced Australian materials. The process involves close collaboration with clients to ensure perfect integration with their space and lifestyle needs while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Architectural Joinery
Specialist architectural woodwork solutions tailored to commercial and residential buildings. Our joinery integrates seamlessly with existing structures while maintaining artistic integrity. The process involves precise measurements, material selection and installation by experienced craftspeople to create enduring, aesthetically pleasing results that enhance any architectural environment.
Major Commissions
Comprehensive design and creation of significant furniture installations for commercial spaces. These projects involve detailed planning, material sourcing and execution of large-scale pieces that become defining features of their environments. Each commission receives dedicated attention to ensure perfect alignment with architectural context and client vision.
Commercial Products
Custom furniture solutions for commercial environments including hospitality venues, offices and public spaces. Our commercial pieces balance aesthetic appeal with practical durability requirements. Each item is designed to withstand regular use while maintaining the artistic quality that defines Hawk Design's work across various business settings.
Upholstery
Specialist upholstery services combining traditional techniques with modern materials. This service covers chair re-upholstery, custom seating solutions and integrated furniture elements. Our approach maintains structural integrity while updating comfort and aesthetics, using high-quality fabrics and fillings that complement the overall design philosophy.
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Hawk Design
Designer-Maker
Master furniture designer and maker with over 40 years' experience creating bespoke pieces. Combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design principles, working directly with clients to produce unique, high-quality furniture that enhances both residential and commercial spaces.
Questions
What types of furniture does Gray Hawk specialise in?
Gray Hawk creates bespoke furniture pieces including architectural joinery, commercial products, and major commissioned works using traditional techniques combined with contemporary design.
Where is Gray Hawk based?
Gray Hawk operates from a studio and workshop in Edwardstown, South Australia, serving clients across Australia and internationally.
What materials are used in Gray Hawk's furniture?
We use ethically sourced, locally available materials including wind-felled native timbers, ensuring environmental responsibility while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Can I visit the workshop?
Yes, our Adelaide workshop serves as a showroom where clients can discuss projects and view the craftsmanship process firsthand.
How long does a commission take?
Timelines vary depending on project complexity, but we work closely with clients throughout the process to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality.
What makes Gray Hawk's furniture unique?
Each piece combines artistic vision with functional design, created through a hands-on approach that maintains direct oversight from concept to completion.
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Frank Stillitano
Dec 30, 2018 Report
A work by Gray Hawk is not just a piece of furniture and not just a work of art. It is an investment in an exquisite and unique object which provides ongoing value to the artist's reputation, and both the quality of life and asset value for the owner.