Jack Flanagan is an Australian industrial designer and artist creating high-end furniture, products and sculpture defined by his design aesthetic and longevity. Working from a studio in Western Australia, the practice combines industrial discipline with the sensitivity of traditional craftsmanship.
Informing Jack’s work is an exploration of the concepts of attachment and permanence, and the relationships that families and individuals forge with treasured objects that become the recorders and keepers of shared stories. Jack embraces ancient and traditional techniques and materials, including bronze and aluminium sand casting, turned metals and timbers, and the creation of unique colours and wood stains, as well as the latest manufacturing technologies and materials for industrial-scale production.
Formally studying industrial design—a blend of art and engineering—was the catalyst for earnestly pursuing the exploration of forms where art meets function and innovation.
Each piece begins with consideration: what is essential. From there, form and function are refined until only what is necessary remains. The result is furniture that feels timeless, functional and restrained.
All work is made in Australia using processes that respect both material and maker. The studio collaborates closely with local artisans and fabricators who share a commitment to quality and rigour. The outcome is not mass production, but carefully made pieces designed to serve their environments for decades.
Jack Flanagan creates for those who value intention over ornament and who recognise the authority of well-made objects. While the forms appear simple, they are underpinned by rigorous thinking, advanced fabrication and a deep respect for craft.
Contact Details
Website: jackflanagan.com.au
Phone: +61 413 565 305
Email: jack@jackflanagan.com.au
The Piton chair and stool are the culmination of years spent prototyping timber joinery methods and refining ergonomics to achieve a high level of comfort in a solid timber chair. Their defining feature is the Piton-profiled, bowed backrest. Subtle curves from the backrest are echoed throughout the design, including the seat and footrest.
Materials
European oak, aluminium and leather
Dimensions
550 W × 525 D × 850 H mm (each)
Price/ NFS
$2,350.00
Conceived as a bold sculptural form for design-conscious adults, Wisdom Wombat is equally a playful and robust object for children to climb, sit on and interact with. Its presence is graphic and deliberate, designed to hold its own within refined interiors while inviting use rather than observation alone. Some will regard it as a piece of art; others will see it as a toy. Wisdom Wombat is intentionally both.
Materials
Exterior-grade polyethylene
Dimensions
383 H × 441 W × 711 L mm
Price/ NFS
$390.00