Design Inspiration

The Extra Mile – Green Materials

Our restored furniture items are 'Green' already. But we can always go the extra mile & ensure furniture remains green as it ages.

East Coast Sound

Massachusetts enjoys an incredible history of speaker manufacture. So much, an audiophile term was created “The East Coast Sound“

Wool, Wool, Wonderful Wool

Here at Function in Form we are committed to high quality, long-life products. That’s why NZ Wools are a favourite upholstery fabric

Why Buy Vintage

There are many great reasons to buy vintage. In this post we’ll delve into the top five reasons we at FiF believe so strongly in vintage products.

Betalite Light Fittings By Spincraft Ltd

These lamps & light fittings, quality & design compete with international products - however they spawn from a humble NZ manufacturer

Habitat 67 housing complex – Montreal, Canada

The modernist accommodation dream of young Israeli-Canadian designer Moshe Safdie. Designed & created for the Montreal World Fair 1967. Habitat 67, Montreal’s failed dream?

Tips on how to tell original from reproduction

Reproduction furniture is on the rise & popping up in unexpected places. So - what ways can you distinguish if you're looking at an original piece or a reproduction knocked up five years ago?