Australian Custom Made Furniture

Crafted for Your Space, Your Style, Your Story

Every home tells a story, and the furniture within it helps shape that narrative. When each piece feels intentional, personal, and well-crafted, the entire space becomes more meaningful. That’s what makes Australian custom made furniture so special—it goes beyond the idea of furnishing a home and becomes part of how you live in it.

Chocolate Wood creates furniture that reflects the unique spirit of your home and the people who fill it. Clients turn to us not because they want something generic, but because they care about design that’s both personal and enduring. Our work is rooted in the belief that every piece should serve a purpose while bringing warmth and beauty into your life. Whether it's a dining table built for shared meals, a sideboard that complements your layout, or a bed that brings a sense of peace to your space, every item we make is designed with care and crafted to last.

Rather than settling for mass-produced options, more Australians are choosing pieces that resonate with their lifestyle. Custom furniture supports the way you live, from quiet mornings to family celebrations, and every small moment in between. When every detail is considered just for you, the end result is more than furniture—it’s part of your home’s story.

Why Choose Custom Furniture?

Tailored to Fit Your Home and Life

Homes come in all shapes and sizes, and the way we live in them is just as varied. Custom furniture ensures your piece fits not only the available space but also your day-to-day routines. Whether you're working with a narrow hallway, an awkward nook, or an open-plan living area, a made-to-measure solution will look better, work harder, and feel more harmonious in your home.

Furniture should work with your lifestyle, not against it. That might mean building a dining table that seats eight comfortably but can extend when needed, or creating a console table with the exact height and storage you need. Whatever the brief, we design with intention and practicality in mind.

Enduring Quality

Custom furniture is built with longevity in mind—designed to stand up to daily life while ageing with grace. At Chocolate Wood, we use solid Australian hardwoods that are celebrated for their strength, natural beauty, and resilience. These timbers are not only structurally sound but also visually rich, showcasing unique grain patterns that evolve over time.

Each piece is constructed using time-tested joinery techniques, ensuring lasting stability and integrity. Skilled hands shape and assemble every component with precision, and our finishes are applied with care to protect the timber while enhancing its natural charm. This attention to quality at every step ensures that the furniture not only looks beautiful on day one but maintains its appeal through many years of use.

Durability is just one aspect of what makes our furniture special. As your piece becomes part of your daily life, it takes on its own character—subtle changes in colour, patina, and feel that make it unmistakably yours. What begins as a new addition soon becomes a part of the home’s identity, carrying memories and meaning that grow with time.

Aesthetic Harmony

Well-considered furniture design can completely transform a space. When a piece is crafted specifically for your room, it creates the impression that it was always meant to be there—adding a layer of cohesion that mass-produced furniture often lacks. Custom design gives you the freedom to choose the right timber species, finishes, handles, and dimensions, ensuring your new piece blends naturally with your existing palette or introduces a bold new chapter in your interior style.

This approach allows for true harmony between your furniture and its surroundings. There’s a balance created between architecture and furnishings, between form and utility, between natural materials and the overall mood of your space. Whether your aesthetic is rooted in coastal calm, modern minimalism, rustic warmth, or a timeless blend of styles, custom made furniture offers an opportunity to unify and elevate your home with intention and care.

Sustainably Made in Australia

Creating furniture responsibly is at the heart of what we do. Every piece is handcrafted in our Australian workshop using ethically sourced hardwoods. We partner with local timber suppliers who follow sustainable forestry practices, ensuring that our materials are harvested with respect for the environment.

By manufacturing locally, we reduce unnecessary emissions and support the skills and livelihoods of Australian makers. There’s a sense of pride in knowing that your furniture hasn’t travelled halfway around the world, and that it was built by people who understand the value of good materials and solid construction.

Working to order also means we produce with care—not excess. This thoughtful approach helps us minimise waste, reduce offcuts, and make the best use of our resources. When you choose custom made furniture from Chocolate Wood, you’re choosing a more sustainable path to beautiful, long-lasting design.

Our Custom Furniture Range

Dining Tables: Whether you're looking for a compact piece for a city apartment or a generous table for family feasts, our custom dining tables are designed around your needs. Choose your shape, size, leg style, and finish, and we'll craft a table that becomes the centrepiece of your home.

Buffets and Sideboards: These versatile storage pieces can be tailored to suit your layout and storage needs—perfect for dining rooms, entryways, or multi-purpose living spaces. With options for drawer configurations, shelving, door styles, and finishes, your buffet will be as functional as it is stylish.

Beds and Bedroom Suites: Designed for rest, comfort, and lasting appeal. Our beds and matching furniture pieces use the natural warmth of timber to bring calm and character to your bedroom. Headboards, under-bed storage, and complementary bedside tables can all be crafted to suit your space.

Entertainment Units: Built to accommodate your tech and blend into your living space, our units are tailored to fit your equipment, wall size, and styling preferences. Choose from floating, freestanding, or wall-mounted designs with concealed storage and custom cable management.

Home Office Desks: Create a workspace that’s both beautiful and productive. Our custom desks offer options for drawers, shelves, cable cut-outs, and ergonomic dimensions that suit your working habits and the way you use your space.

Collaborate with Our Team

Designing custom furniture is a collaborative process, and we’re here to make it enjoyable and stress-free. From your first enquiry through to delivery, our team listens closely to your ideas and helps guide you through the possibilities.

You don’t need to have all the answers from the start. Whether you arrive with a sketch or a simple idea, we’ll help refine it—recommending timber types, hardware, finishes, and proportions that work in your space. We’ll also take care to ensure the final design fits seamlessly with your lifestyle and existing pieces.

Throughout the process, you'll stay connected with us as your piece moves from concept to reality. This open communication helps us ensure the result is something you’ll love for years to come: a piece of furniture that feels genuinely yours, right down to the last detail.

Timeless Design for Australian Living

Homes are built around the small, meaningful moments that happen every day—early morning routines, slow dinners, and spontaneous conversations at the kitchen bench. These rituals deserve furniture that enhances them, not just through function, but through thoughtful design and long-lasting beauty. Custom made furniture becomes part of the rhythm of daily life, offering a sense of continuity and comfort that mass-produced alternatives simply can't provide.

Timelessness sits at the core of our design philosophy. Rather than chasing trends, we focus on enduring forms, honest materials, and craftsmanship that holds up over time. Each piece is created with care, designed to blend seamlessly into your lifestyle while continuing to feel relevant year after year. With Australian custom made furniture from Chocolate Wood, you’re bringing home more than a well-made product—you’re embracing a way of living that values substance, connection, and individuality.

True comfort comes from knowing your space reflects your values. Explore the difference that custom craftsmanship can make. Discover furniture made for the way you live, with care and intention in every detail.