Rex Heathcote Furniture
Tasmanian manufacturer of individually crafted furniture.
Designed and constructed in a traditional manner to suit both contemporary and traditional settings.
Dining
Curved end table
Inlayed table and chairs
Pillar Dining Table and Chairs
Winston Table
Winston Table
Trestle Table
8 seater table and chairs
8 seater detail
Empire dining
Extension table
Extension table
Extension table
Extension table
Inlayed round table
Round table detail
Pillar dining table
Pillar dining table
Table and chair detail
Table Corner top view
Outdoor setting
Living
Lounge chairs & coffee table
Sassafras coffee table
Display cabinet
Ball coffee table
Pillar coffee table
Pillar coffee table detail
Myrtle coffee table
Square coffee table
Low sideboard
Sideboard
Sideboard
Sideboard
Sideboard with drawers
Sideboard with drawers
Sideboard
Tas oak sideboard
Entertainment unit
Entertainment wall
Entertainment room
TV unit
TV unit
TV unit
TV unit
TV unit
TV unit
TV unit
Bedroom
Four Poster Bed
Bedroom setting
Bedroom setting
Four Poster Bed
Bedroom setting
Bed and bedsides
Bedroom setting
Bedroom setting
Bedroom setting
Bed head
Full end bed
Tall bed head
His & Hers drawers
Chest of drawers
Chest of drawers
Chest of drawers
Chest Vanity
Curved front drawers
Chest of drawers
Thistle Special Drawers
Huon chest of drawers and bedside cabinets
Huon Lingerie Chest
Bed & bedside cabinet
Tallboy
Blanket Chest
Blanket Chest Open
Curved top mirror
Full length mirror
Screen
Screen
Occasional
Stools
Folding tables
Butler’s table
Hall stand
Folding table
Folded stool
Folding table
Study
Desk
Book cases
Bookshelf detail
Desk
Desk detail
Desk
Desk
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
OLYMPUS DIGITAL
Blackwood “Thistle” Bookshelves
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
Kitchen & Bathroom
Bathroom vanity
Kitchen table
Small kitchen trolley
2 drawer kitchen trolley
Unique Works
Gentleman’s dresser
Unique Works
Somercote sideboard
Gentleman’s dresser
Gentleman’s dresser
Tassel cabinet
Nautical low table
Somercote sideboard detail
Somercote sideboard detail
Somercote sideboard detail
Somercote sideboard detail
Somercote sideboard detail
Accessories & Gifts
Chess Table
Chess Table
Jewelry Box
Jewelry Box
Jewelry Box
Jewelry Box
News
Current project: dining table in construction…
About Rex
My journey into the world of furniture manufacturing and design started as a child in Launceston at my parents’ furniture factory. This lead me to study the furniture making process in more detail in Europe. It was here, exploring the unique styles of decorative art disciplines in galleries, studios, private homes and workshops that gave me a deep respect for the craft skills that lie at the heart of all these styles through the ages.
Tasmania has not only given me a sense of place but the natural environment provides the opportunity to source and work with beautiful raw materials.
I like to combine the older, more hands on skills with contemporary technology to produce interesting and functional furniture made mainly from local timber and veneer.
My furniture has received industry awards, exhibited and sold nationally and internationally.
Commissioning Process
All the furniture that I make, other than folding tables, stools and smaller items, is made to order.
The process of commissioning a piece of furniture is quite easy and very satisfying. It can start with your own drawing or sketch, a photo, an idea from this website or something you have seen. You then phone, email, sms or arrange a visit to chat about your interest and away we go on the journey. You end up with a simple scale drawing or sketch from me along with the price, including freight and delivery details.
Delivery
The folding tables and stools, along with smaller items, are delivered by Australia Post or courier.
Larger commissioned pieces are delivered either by me into Australian centres and regional areas, or by professional freight forwarding companies.
Sometimes I will take the pieces to Melbourne and forward them on from there.
Contact
rex.heathcote747@gmail.com
Phone
0438 340 434
Visit
(BY APPOINTMENT)
50 Wellington Street, Longford TAS 7301