The Heartbeat of Australian Craft

For over two decades, Elevare Living has been Perth’s trusted destination for bespoke timber furniture, heritage restoration, and fine upholstery. We are a collective of designers, joiners, and finishers who believe that a home deserves soulful objects—built to be lived with, passed down, and loved for generations.

The Elevare Living studio in Perth
Who We Are

Not Just Furniture Makers – Keepers of Traditions

Elevare Living began as a tiny two-person workshop in the Perth hills, driven by an obsession with honest joinery and natural timbers. Today, our atelier in Mount Street is home to a dedicated team of designers and master craftsmen who share a single mission: to create and preserve furniture that carries meaning.

Everything we do is a response to the way people actually live – their daily rituals, their favourite reading chair, the table where guests gather. So we take the time to understand the person behind the commission, then shape wood, fabric, and steel into pieces that feel unmistakably theirs.

From our first concept sketch to the final coat of hand-rubbed oil, Elevare Living blends time-honoured techniques with contemporary, functional design. Whether we are building a sculptural dining table or resurrecting a long-loved chaise lounge, you'll find the same unwavering care in every subtle detail.

Discover Our Philosophy

True Workshop Culture

We still run a foundation of bench joinery, hand-cut dovetails, and traditional upholstery. It's slower, but it preserves the artistry that mass production erases.

Forest-Conscious Timber

More than 85% of our timber is reclaimed, plantation-grown, or salvaged from old structures. We celebrate natural grain, beetle tracks, and live edges that tell their own stories.

Slow Is The New Luxury

Our pieces take weeks, sometimes months. This slower rhythm gives the wood time to adjust, the workshop time to refine, and you a piece that will never need to be replaced.

Milestones That Built Us

From Humble Beginnings to National Acclaim

The path of Elevare Living is marked by growth, resilience and a deepening love for the material world. We've celebrated international collaborations, restored cherished family heirlooms, and seen our works in galleries across Australia. But we are just as proud of the small moments: the thrill of a client seeing their finished piece for the first time.

Every chair, every table that leaves our atelier carries a tiny piece of someone's hope. That’s a responsibility we never take lightly.

Eleanor Vance, Founder & Lead Designer
Work With Us
2003
The First Sparks

Two founders, a small shed in Kalamunda, and a single table saw. The very first custom walnut dining table is delivered to a local family.

2011
Workshop Expansion

We move to the 400m² Mount Street studio, bringing in specialist upholsterers and a dedicated finishing bay.

2017
Recognition & Growth

Awarded the Australian Timber Design Award. Our restoration heritage also begins with prominent WA antique collections.

Today
Full-Service Studio

Still independent and proudly local, our team now works on homes throughout Australia and major hospitality interiors.

1,200+

Projects Handcrafted

82

Design Awards & Nominations

16

Master Craftsmen & Artisans

100%

Made in Australia

The Elevare Philosophy

Principles Carved In Wood & Upholstery

Our philosophy is rooted in a deep respect for nature, patience, and the irreplaceable value of human hands. It informs every decision we make—from the timber we put forward to the trim on a hand-sewn cushion.

“We don’t sell sofas or tables. We listen to a person, read the energy of their room, and shape an object that understands their story. It's enduring design, honed slowly.”

Steven Marsh, Joinery Foreman
Ergonomics First

Proportions change the feel of a room and the health of your body. We refine depth, seat angle, and table height until it simply feels right.

A Personal Touch

Your story leaves a subtle mark: maybe a hidden engraving, a chosen timber knot, or a hand-stitched monogram inside a back cushion. Always unique to you.

Honest Materials

Natural timber will crack, fade, and patina over the decades. We don't hide this—we engineer pieces to age gracefully, and show you how to nurture them.

Functional Heirlooms

A piece isn't finished until it is used. Cushions must invite naps, drawers should glide silently, tables must withstand a family’s real life.

The Makers

Meet The Hands Behind Elevare Living

Portrait of Eleanor Vance, Founder & Design Director
Eleanor Vance
Founder & Lead Designer

Eleanor started Elevare Living with a spare room and a dream. She leads every initial design vision, exploring light, form and proportions.

Portrait of Stephen Marsh, Workshop Director
Stephen Marsh
Head Joiner & Workshop Director

A third-generation woodworker, Stephen ensures structural integrity and hand-cut joints. He still signs the underside of each piece.

Portrait of Maria Fernandez, Senior Upholsterer
Maria Fernandez
Senior Upholsterer & Textile Specialist

Maria brings 18 years of sewing and furniture heritage, excelling in pattern matching, hand tufting, and delicate leatherwork.

Portrait of James Harrison, Finishing Expert
James Harrison
Finishing & Colour Expert

James is the master of surfaces; his skill in French polishing and custom colour toners is why our pieces feel like liquid warmth.

Our Signature Work

Designs That Speak Across Generations

Explore two of our primary disciplines – bespoke furniture creation and heritage revival. These projects demonstrate the breadth of our knowledge and the trust our clients place in our hands.

Commissioned live-edge timber conference table project

Bespoke Custom Furniture Design & Manufacturing

From sculptural dining tables to intelligent storage walls, this service allows a completely fresh piece to emerge from your specific vision, our creative translation, and fine materials.

Explore the Craft
Classic Chesterfield restoration and upholstery service

Classic Furniture Restoration & Reupholstery

We breathe new life into your treasured antiques, heirloom sofas and vintage chairs—preserving their historical character while upgrading comfort for today's living.

Discover Restoration

Why Do Perth Homes Choose Us?

Because we bring back a sense of craft and belonging that’s rare today. We are not just vendors; we become partners in shaping your most personal spaces—ensuring every piece we make outlasts the seasons of fashion.


Fair Fixed Priced
Local & Insured
Lifetime Repairs

Let’s Start a Beautiful Collaboration

Whether you have a lifetime sketchbook of ideas or a beloved armchair that’s lost its sparkle, our team is ready to guide you. We’d be honoured to hear your story.