The 2014 Australian Furniture Industry Awards (AFIA) were presented during the recently-concluded Australian International Furniture Exhibition in Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building. Formerly known as ‘AFOTYA’, the Awards represent the celebration of innovation, design and manufacturing in the Australian furniture industry.

AFIA not only celebrates excellence in Australian design and manufacturing, but also acknowledges the contribution of the supply chain wing in delivering quality furniture across the world. It offers an opportunity for all sectors of the furniture supply chain to engage and discuss collaborations that will benefit the entire industry.

This year’s programme also included the inaugural Australian Furniture Industry Master Award, which was presented to Ian Howard of Aristoc Industries.

Ian Howard

2014 Winners

Furniture Industry Master: Ian Howard
Supplier of the Year: Décor Design Centre, Western Australia
Retailer of the Year: Make your House a Home, Bendigo, Victoria
Residential – Bedroom, Wholesale/Retail: Gap by Silver Lynx, Victoria
Residential – Sleep Set (Mattress and Base): The Lifestyle Advanced by Slumber Corp, Western Australia
Residential Built-in – Kitchen: Rous Crescent by MMM Interiors, Australian Capital Territory
Residential Built-in – Bathroom: Indulgence – Applecross Master Suite by International Cabinets, Western Australia
Residential – Lounge, Wholesale/Retail: Mercer by Molmic, Victoria
Residential – Dining, Bespoke/Custom: Classical Elegance by Grain Timber Furniture, Victoria
Residential – Occasional/Entertainment/Cinema: Quarter Curved Audiovisual Unit by Christian Cole Furniture, Victoria
Excellence in Student Design – Bedroom Furniture: Atmos by Joseph Casey, Matthew Donaldson and Matthew Booth, Victoria
Excellence in Student Design – Seating: Kumo by Jenna Dexter, Victoria
Excellence in Student Design – Decorator Furniture: Floating Hall Table by Ryan Livesey, Queensland
Excellence in Student Design – Occasional Furniture: Sandwiched Shelf by Yulia Holil, Western Australia
Best of the Best: Classical Elegance by Grain Timber Furniture, Victoria
People’s Choice: To Lean by Joshua Suklan, RMIT School of Architecture & Design, Victoria

Special Commendations

Built-in: Commercial/Industrial/Public Spaces: Executive Suite by Atelier Furniture, Western Australia
Built-in: Lounge/Dining/Cinema/Home Office: The Regent by International Cabinets, Western Australia
Built-in: Lounge/Dining/Cinema/Home Office:  Baringa Road, Steele Associates