Turning the tables: Dowel Jones creates a ‘Pedestal for a Pearl’

Enter Dowel Jones. The young Melburnian duo of Dale Hardiman and Adam Lynch may not have been in operation long, but their playful, simplicity-championing furniture, lighting and accessories have already made them one of the most sought-after design brands in Victoria (check out our interview with Dale), especially on the hospitality scene. 

Choosing them to contribute to a celebration of contemporary Australian design makes complete sense; but what’s perhaps odder about the commission is the fact that Dowel Jones products are known for their accessibility, and the studio has a reputation for modern design for everyday life – are they really the right choice to create a one-off item of furniture based inspired by a luxury jeweller’s 19th-century heritage?

Skipping to end: yes, yes they are.

Exclusively for Kozminsky, Dowel Jones has developed Pedestal for a Pearl - an intricately designed round side table that nods towards Kozminsky's 19th-century origins in terms of both aesthetic and structure. Assembled from pieces of solid wenge, each one turned slightly in homage to the common Victorian furniture-making method. It would be a gorgeous table if they'd left it at that, but the cherry on the cake is the pearl on the tabletop. Dale and Adam have set a single White South Sea Pearl into the surface, reflecting Kozminsky's industry, celebrating Australia's indigenous beauty and generally looking pretty damn cool.