Collaboration is at the heart of the process and we try not to take ourselves too seriously.
Our Story
We are Isaac and Alex Chatterton, a husband and wife duo behind Chatterton Studio. Our story began at a furniture exhibition and our life together continues to be a furniture exhibition. Our practice centres on furniture design, built on a deep respect for craftsmanship, simplicity, and materials that stand the test of time.
Isaac leads the design and making, bringing over a decade of experience as a furniture designer and maker. Alex, with a background in graphic design, supports the studio’s direction and presentation, helping shape its distinct visual identity.
Together, we are quietly committed to creating furniture that is thoughtful, enduring, and beautifully made.
About the Maker
Isaac Chatterton is a furniture designer and maker based in Currumbin, Australia. His first workshop was under his parents house in Newmarket, Brisbane before packing up shop and heading to upstate New York where he spent two years apprenticing under artist and craftsperson Joshua Vogel. It was there that he developed a deep respect for traditional woodworking and a particular love for making chairs.
Isaac’s work blends time-honoured techniques with modern tools and processes, resulting in furniture that is functional, expressive, and built to last. While chairs remain a central focus, his practice also includes a range of other pieces - tables, shelving, and more, all designed with an emphasis on craftsmanship and material integrity.
Rooted in craft and guided by curiosity, Isaac’s work reflects a belief that good design should be quietly distinctive and thoughtfully made.
Chatterton’s chairs are characterised by their quirky and expressive designs, attention to detail, and use of sustainably sourced timbers.
– Simone LeAmon, Curator National Gallery Victoria
Explore our Press page for a selection of early exhibitions and recent publications.
Our Practice
Most of our designing and planning happens at home - sketches, ideas and a lot of back and forth. Collaboration is at the heart of the process and we try not to take ourselves too seriously.
We make pieces we'd want in our own home or would love to make for our friends, focusing on pieces that are functional, approachable and full of character. We're drawn to colour, playful forms and honest materials, with a focus on craftsmanship that feels warm and considered. Our home is an ever-changing view of forms and configurations, resembling a 'lived-in' gallery (or as some friends call it, the 'Chatterton showroom').
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Editions
Our offering is distinguished by two Editions, Home and Gallery.
Home Edition
As the name suggests, our Home Edition pieces are designed with everyday living in mind - practical, approachable, and made to be used. They’re typically crafted from locally sourced or reclaimed timbers, with an emphasis on efficiency without compromising on quality or character.
The finish feels honest and warm. Often featuring hand-brushed paint and natural imperfections - small holes, knots, and markings that celebrate the unique qualities of the material.
Gallery Edition
These pieces are made as statement works - designed to exhibit in gallery settings or to serve as sculptural focal points in a space. They’re constructed from imported American hardwoods and often feature more elaborate curves and complex forms. These pieces are time-intensive, requiring a high level of precision and attention to detail. The finish on these pieces are refined and high-end.
Isaac’s Gallery pieces have been exhibited at Melbourne Design Fair and other exhibitions around the country.