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‘Nanja: Stories Rewoven’ at Sydney Craft Week
Discover an exhibition of vibrant Ghost Net installations by Numburindi artists, in our showroom during Sydney Craft Week 11–31 October.
Read MoreMeet Amanda. Amanda works in Tait’s Assembly & Dispatch department and is responsible for adding the finishing touches to each Tait piece – before making their way to our customers. With a love for mid-century design and sustainability, on weekends Amanda can be found sourcing and restoring mid-century gems she finds at local marketplaces, stripping them back and giving them a new lease-of-life. In what other spare time she has, Amanda can be found DJing at a number of small bars in Melbourne’s inner-North. Knowing some of the makers in the local area, Amanda had always fancied Tait for their timeless design, naturally gravitating toward one day working for the brand. Two years later, Amanda has added immense value to the team, working closely with Tait on a number of quality, organisational and sustainability initiatives.
“We’re the final piece of the puzzle in the Tait factory. When the components arrive to us we immediately conduct thorough quality checks, both visual and tactile. Ensuring there is smooth, even coverage of powder coat, that nothing is catching, and nothing is missing. It’s important to be very vigilant and take your time, running over the piece with a fine-toothed comb and making sure it’s good to go. It’s extremely rare to find a defect which is testament to the quality and workmanship of our craftspeople. Just as important is the quality of how each piece is packaged, ensuring it has a safe journey to its new owner. In the back of my mind I’m always thinking about that wow-factor when the customer sees it for the first time, probably because that’s what I would want.”
“Knowing how important sustainability is to Gordon & Susan (Tait), with my own mindfulness in trying to live more sustainably as well as being at the helm of a lot of the company’s consumables, I’ve loved becoming involved in Tait’s sustainability initiatives. One of the biggest breakthroughs we’ve had recently has been partnering with a soft plastics recycler, which hasn’t been easy to source. I get such a kick from seeing the sheer volume of waste we’ve prevented from entering landfill, and it’s my hope that these systems become the norm in our houses soon too.”
Discover an exhibition of vibrant Ghost Net installations by Numburindi artists, in our showroom during Sydney Craft Week 11–31 October.
Read MoreTake advantage of the shortest lead times around – your new made-to-order Tait outdoor furniture can be delivered before Christmas. Order by the end of the month to set yourself up for A Life Outside this summer.
Designed and crafted locally, our pieces – embedded with sustainable features and designed for refurbishing – are the perfect backdrop for your everyday moments, and your celebrations.
Read MoreQueensland’s creative community is gathering for a Spring-inspired afternoon of design and networking for Industry on Arthur on Thursday 9 October. Join us in Fortitude Valley to celebrate the start of the social season.
Read MoreThe Correa Collection pays tribute to gathering in a warm and social spirit. Welcome to shared mornings, afternoons and nights at the round table.
Read MoreInspired by the undulating forms of rockpools, this upholstered collection embraces smaller footprint living. Its compact dimensions, welcoming curves, and textural details have emerged in creative collaboration between Tait and Adam Goodrum.
Read MoreIt’s time to roll the sleeves up and get inspired for some spring cleaning, a bit of maintenance and ideas for outdoor dining during these warmer months. Welcome to our seasonal tips for A Life Outside.
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