Interiors designers, architects and commercial specifiers are often faced with the problem of sourcing well-designed outdoor furniture.

Imported products generally have a high price tag and lengthy lead-time attached, and at the other end of the spectrum, mass-produced outdoor settings made from questionable materials seem to dominate the market. Where can you find high quality, Australian made, outdoor furniture crafted to satisfy the aesthetic of both specifier and client alike?

Blok Furniture is filling the void with Blokout, a selection of all-weather products designed and manufactured right here in Australia to suit Australian conditions. Blokout now includes the Span range to complement the popular Sola and Sunni products.

Conceived by furniture designer Kylie Bickle, Span had its’ beginnings as a limited release of bar stools and stacking benches supplied to a small number of cafes, restaurants and public breakout spaces in Queensland and NSW. The collection has recently expanded to include bar tables and dining chairs.

Blok Furniture has launched the entire range, making Span available for the first time to commercial specifiers nationwide.

“I have always been interested in supporting other Australian designers and incorporating their products into the Blok brand. It helps create diversity and new directions within our range” said Richard.

Span pieces are crafted from stainless steel and Australian plantation hardwood. The inherent material strengths makes possible slim, uncomplicated and elegant profiles – just like the span of a suspension bridge.

Span can be cleaned, re-finished and returned back to ‘as new’ condition, increasing the longevity of the product, and it uses sustainable materials that can be easily disassembled and recycled.

Its’ simple, contemporary design is versatile enough to use in a wide variety of environments – indoor and oudoor, commercial or residential. Span products can be configured to work as one large setting, or can be divided to function as smaller arrangements, giving end-users plenty of flexibility.

View our product pages:

• Blokout
• Span

generously proportioned and classically elegant, blok’s new studio range is the epitome of understated luxury. studio features a recessed timber plinth base and is available in a range of configurations including sofas and ottomans in your choice of upholstery.
Find out more about the studio here.

A contemporary take on a traditional style, Dexter will make a strong statement in a commercial or residential environment.

Featuring elegant upholstery and deep buttoned detailing with a sturdy yet simple stainless steel base, Dexter is available in a single armchair or sofa configuration.

Multi-purpose upholstered chair featuring lightweight construction and stainless steel base.

The Lucia has been designed as a crossover chair, suitable for reception, break out and meeting areas. The chair features lightweight construction with a stainless steel base and upholstery in your choice of fabrics. Seen here in Instyle Glide, the chairs can be viewed in person at Instyle’s Brisbane showroom until August 2009.

Details on the lucia can be found here.

Russell Armstrong’s new Brisbane CBD Restaurant has been refurbed with a taste of Blok. StudioPlus provided the interior design solutions and contracted Quadric to refit the dining area, previously named ‘Felix on Felix’. Blok manufactured a smart six metre banquette which provides seating for a series of tables along the back wall of the premises. Positive reviews for the Italian inspired cuisine and prompt, pleasant service have been posted online, and we look forward to sampling Barolo’s menu in the near future. Bon Appetit!

The King is long gone, but our popular Elvi range lives on, this time at Brisbane’s new and much improved Princess Alexandra Hospital.

Cox Rayner had the huge task of designing and specifying the exterior and interior, and Blok was called upon to provide quite a few pieces of public seating for various locations, including the food court and some relaxed breakout areas. Over 20 metres of freestanding Elvi banquettes were constructed and installed in custom-length sections, along with 22 custom bar stools and a collection of Kubric ottomans, upholstered in Laine Belllabode and Woven Images Knoll Alignment.

Congratulations to the team at Cox, and thank you to the PA Hospital – we look forward to working with you again.

solid spotted gum tables perfect for commercial and domestic applications – designed by tim stewart.

Designed by Brisbane architect Tim Stewart, the Interlok range is constructed from solid spotted gum, features an attractive leg detail and is available in two sized dry bars, a generous dining table and a square coffee table.

If you would like to see part of the range in person, drop into Dowse Bar downstairs at Iceworks Paddington, and pull up a stool at the Interlok dry bars. Photography by Christopher Frederick Jones.

View the Interlok product page for more info.

Solid frame, foam seat, on glides. A more structured version of the bollo this fully framed ottoman is perfect for breakout areas & cafes, creating a casual seating option for informal interaction. 

Launched at Brisbane Indesign 08, the aura table is an extension of the very successful halo. Exploring more organic forms the soft angles and clean lines lend themselves equally to commercial and residential use. This product works perfectly with the new lulu ottomans to create a casual seating solution for any environment. Available in your choice of veneer, laminate or two pack colour, this is an exciting new addition to the Blok range.Full product details are available here: http://www.blokfurniture.com.au/tables/aura.html

aura + lulu ottomans

Blok Furniture heads outdoors with a new range of innovative products. The Sola table is designed and manufactured in Australia to withstand the harshest conditions. Crafted from New Guinea Rosewood and a choice of stainless or powder coated steel, it  can also be customised to suit individualrequirements.  Combining  sleek minimalism with the natural warmth of timber Sola is perfect for contemporary spaces meeting the needs of modern living.

blokout sola: versatile outdoor settings in powder coated or linished stainless steel with new guinea rosewood slats. product detail is available here: blokout sola.