Tombo owners Brad and Ashlee met during the 1980's and later combined their skills to establish Tombo in 2006. Tombo means dragonfly in Japanese, hence our logo which was taken from an vintage summer kimono, one that we still own. Brad has been restoring Japanese and Chinese antiques since 1989 and Ashlee has worked solely with vintage Japanese fabrics since 1993.
Our store is in Fitzroy North, where we have a showroom for our finished products, and a warehouse where we undertake restoration of every item we import. We are hands-on in every aspect, spending close to 2 months a year in Japan, hand choosing furniture, fabric, and curios from city to country-side.
Our store is in Fitzroy North, where we have a showroom for our finished products, and a warehouse where we undertake restoration of every item we import. We are hands-on in every aspect, spending close to 2 months a year in Japan, hand choosing furniture, fabric, and curios from city to country-side.
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Furniture
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Timeless, elegant pieces bring warmth and charm to a home interior. Our Japanese furniture spans Edo, Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods. Each piece has its own unique beauty and rich history. A classic Mizuya for your kitchen, a simple tansu for your clothing, a delicate cha-dana for your tea ceremony, a small chest for your bedside, or calligraphy, document and sewing boxes for your office or studio.
Chinese Furniture
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Our Antique pieces from China reflect our love of provincial Chinese design, time-worn pieces evoke a sense of their rich history. Old grain storage chests are converted to functional sideboards & entertainment units, wooden outdoor structures such as gates are recycled into dining tables, benches and stools.
Japanese fabric
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Authentic vintage Japanese fabrics in many different designs & colours. Traditional Japanese Kimono. Feather throw cushions, designed by us and made with our vintage fabrics. From the striking meisen silk designs, the deep indigo provincial cottons, and the soft drape of a kimono, Japanese fabrics have captured many hearts.
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