Wilkins and Kent Furniture + Design

Since 1993 Jeremy Wilkins and Stephen Kent have produced functional and aesthetically appealing furniture at their Fitzroy workshop which is still located behind their Brunswick street store. The furniture Jeremy and Stephen make has the Wilkins and Kent look, clean, simple lines, the use of contrasting timbers, simple but effective decoration, and an emphasis on functional design. "We draw a lot of inspiration from early settler furniture where function was the main requirement, but it was important to individualise pieces to remind one of home or more comfortable surrounds" says Jeremy. Jeremy and Stephen don't limit their inspiration to a single style or period and like all designers incorporate and adapt elements or materials as the fancy takes them. Their ideas have often evolved over a period of time and this helps ensure that their furniture works both functionally and aesthetically. They try to balance custom making with making new pieces for the shop. This helps them move their range along. Jeremy and Stephen still deal directly with many of their customers, always ensuring that the pieces will work in their clients homes and perform the function their clients require.