Have you ever wondered how we create our recycled timber furniture? Here’s a little sneak peek into our Preston warehouse, where we make all of our furniture by hand. We use recycled structural beams to make unique furniture full of character and history.  Sourcing the timber… Most often, we look to older buildings and demolition sites …

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As designers and makers we are fortunate to undertake a wide scope of furniture and custom work here at YARD Furniture. 2019 invited some exciting opportunities to create some truly beautiful pieces using Australian recycled hardwoods, most of which were salvaged directly from commerical and residential demolitions within Melbourne. We've worked with railway sleepers from [...] More

The days are getting longer, summer is on our doorstep which means YARD Furniture’s order cut off for 2019 is fast approaching! We make each piece by hand here in our Melbourne workshop, and close over the summer holidays to take a well deserved break. If you’ve been thinking of a YARD Furniture piece and …

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We recently gave Richmond’s newest hotspot the YARD Furniture treatment. Situated in a 120-year-old building, the brief called for a warm, rustic interior to complement the offering of Craft Beer and Eastern Asian cuisine. Railway sleepers were salvaged from the Mornington Peninsula to create the focal point of Kekou: upstairs and downstairs bar areas which house …

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Custom consoles and sideboards. We love them. At YARD, consoles, entertainment units and sideboards are one of most requested furniture pieces. Living areas are the heart of the home, and a well designed console or sideboard adds a formality to a dining area, a space to store wines or special ceramic pieces, and to display …

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We were thrilled to be invited by Ben Hutchinson Landscapes to showcase our furniture in the 2019 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Ben’s show garden ‘Urban Retreat’ was centered around creating a relaxing retreat within an urban setting, and the opportunity to unplug from technology in an increasingly connected world. Featuring a trickling mudstone …

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We had a busy 2018, and worked on some incredible projects using locally salvaged, recycled timbers. We’re passionate about sustainability and handcrafted custom furniture and have worked on a mix of commercial and residential projects. Here are some of our highlights:  Walking Wally recycled timber furniture console handcrafted in Melbourne January We launched our Wally Mini, …

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If you’ve been thinking of ordering a piece of Yard Furniture, or chatting to us about a custom idea you have, our 2018 Cut-Off for ordering is fast approaching.  We design a range of dining tables, coffee tables, bedroom furniture, entertainment units, and can discuss any custom or bespoke furniture idea you have. Some of …

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