Contemporary Design Forged in Tradition – Olas Design Studio
Product Feature
Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Words James Lyall Smith
And Allows Its Natural Beauty To Shine Through.

Olas is an emerging Australian design studio combining the historical significance of traditional craftsmanship with the beauty of minimalist design.

Olas was founded by Adrian Olasau with the distinct aim of merging the time-honoured traditions of Australian timber craftmanship with modern design principles through the creation of timeless pieces of contemporary furniture. “We aim to create unique pieces that celebrate the strength and beauty of timber as a material,” explains Adrian. “Ultimately, we want to create highly functional products that are designed for daily use.”

Contemporary Design Forged In Tradition – Olas Design Studio.
Olas Was Founded By Adrian Olasau With The Distinct Aim Of Merging The Time Honoured Traditions Of Australian Timber Craftmanship
TP Pendant is an exercise in restraint.
Olas Is An Emerging Australian Design Studio Combining The Historical Significance Of Traditional Craftsmanship With The Beauty Of Minimalist D

Adrian was traditionally trained in the art of timber carpentry, with his studio’s minimalist approach to design drawing inspiration from the key influences of the midcentury Danish and Japanese furniture design movements. Adrian utilises an in-depth understanding of natural materials to create pieces that are eternal in style and quality. “I adore working with timber as a material,” states Adrian. “I don’t want to bombard the user with detailing so I favour a subtle approach to design that aims to let the timber sing, and allows its natural beauty to shine through.”

With Modern Design Principles Through The Creation Of Timeless Pieces Of Contemporary Furniture.
Whilst Remain A Constant Presence For This Generation And The Next.
The GH Bike Rack is a visually light and conceptually minimal solution to bike and helmet storage.
Each Piece Was A Labour Of Love For Adrian And His Team, Featuring High Levels Of Sophistication, Style And Functionality

The Olas portfolio of products currently consists of a coffee table, stool, arm chair, light pendant and a uniquely beautiful bike rack. Each piece was a labour of love for Adrian and his team, featuring high levels of sophistication, style and functionality. “All our products are locally made,” explains Adrian. “We use traditional manufacturing techniques to control the quality and ensure that the piece remains timeless, whilst remain a constant presence for this generation and the next.”

Adrian Was Traditionally Trained In The Art Of Timber Carpentry
We Aim To Create Unique Pieces That Celebrate The Strength And Beauty Of Timber As A Material,” Explains Adrian.
The De.Ce Coffee Table is a homage to elegance and subtle details.
I Don’t Want To Bombard The User With Detailing So I Favour A Subtle Approach To Design That Aims To Let The Timber Sing
Adrian Utilises An In Depth Understanding Of Natural Materials To Create Pieces That Are Eternal In Style And Quality

Olas uses subtle human-design to create sustainable furniture pieces that are key elements in a steady war being waged against the culture of fast trends and disposability in the furniture industry. Adrian and his team are committed to supporting the locally-made Australian furniture industry. “The majority of our timbers are sourced in Australia and from the non-profit American agency FSC Certified” explains Adrian proudly. “We are pleased to use a traditionalist miller as part of our manufacturing process and love working with natural Australian wood.”

I Adore Working With Timber As A Material,” States Adrian
Ultimately, We Want To Create Highly Functional Products That Are Designed For Daily Use.”
Beautiful sweeps and subtle curves, are the hallmarks of the C.O Stool.
With His Studio’s Minimalist Approach To Design Drawing Inspiration From The Key Influences Of The Midcentury Danish And Japanese Furniture Des
All Our Products Are Locally Made,” Explains Adrian
The solid timber frame of the RLT chair accentuates the craftsmanship of construction, utilizing sharp joinery to contrast an ergonomic design.
We Use Traditional Manufacturing Techniques To Control The Quality And Ensure That The Piece Remains Timeless

With an already impressive portfolio of furniture products in their collection, and several exciting collaborations with industry creatives on the horizon, the future is certainly bright for Adrian Olas and his design studio. In 2019 Olas furniture will be displayed for the first time at the DENFAIR exhibition, signifying a significant milestone in the history of Olas and the career of Adrian. “We are a young brand, so 2019 is all about building brand awareness and continuing our commitment to creation of beautiful furniture,” he explains. “I am very excited to display my work at DENFAIR and in the process continue the natural growth of Olas.”

The Olas Portfolio Of Products Currently Consists Of A Coffee Table, Stool, Arm Chair, Light Pendant And A Uniquely Beautiful Bike Rack

Through a fundamentally responsible approach to furniture creation, Olas is maintaining the public’s appreciation for contemporary design, forged in tradition.

Published 23 June, 2019
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