Sara Levitas Celebrates Local Craftsmanship & Slow Design in Her Debut Collection.

Melbourne-based designer Sara Levitas has unveiled her debut furniture collection characterised by grounding timber tones and undulating forms. “The Montreal collection was born out of a desire to recapture the fleeting memories of sitting in a warm, sun-drenched room with crisp Montreal winter light filtering through the window,” Sara explains.

Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences, including the Vienna Secession and Arts and Crafts movements, the captivating aesthetics of Ukrainian and Latvian folk art, as well as the autumnal forest landscapes of Montreal and Melbourne, Sara crafted pieces that seamlessly blend old-world craftsmanship with contemporary design sensibilities.

With a keen focus on creating timeless, heirloom-quality pieces that will be loved for a long time, the collection is entirely hand-made to order in Melbourne by a small, devoted team of craftsmen, many of whom have honed their skills working under some of Europe’s finest artisans.

A Nod to Knots and Grains: Timber Structures by Lillie Thompson and Jess Kneebone.

This self-initiated photographic series exploring timber forms within the furniture landscape. The playful project is an exploration...

Each piece of timber is meticulously chosen for its strength and beauty, and then expertly crafted by skilled artisans into an objet d’art that is not only functional but also sculptural in its form. Sara is committed to preserving the legacy of local craftsmanship and the virtues of slow, meticulous design. The end result is a functional masterpiece that is crafted to endure the test of time, becoming even more beautiful with age and developing a unique patina.

In a world where fast furniture is the norm, Sara sees her work as a means of pushing back against the trend and championing the value of quality over quantity. We couldn’t agree with the sentiment more.

Metronome Chair by david/nicolas.

Made in Italy, the chair is a natural addition to the designer’s line that features joinery between wooden cylinders to form a classic silhouette...

[Images courtesy of Sara Levitas Design Studio. Photography by Elise Scott.]