About The Vault

Welcome to Melbourne Furniture Vault, a small, partner-run business in Melbourne, led by just the two of us, James and Bell, a young couple passionate about Australian-made vintage furniture. We hunt for Mid-Century Modern (MCM) treasures and bring them back to life, preserving their stories for new homes.

We carefully select original MCM pieces from local markets and estate sales, choosing what’s worth reviving based on condition. Some pieces need only minor repairs a thorough clean, re-gluing, or touch-ups to maintain their original charm. Others, if more worn, get a full restoration to their authentic tinted and a factory finish. Our three-star system explains the work done:

One Star (Revive): Clean, reglue, and minor touch-ups to refresh the piece.

Two Stars (Refine): New upholstery, foam, or webbing if originals can’t be reused.

Three Stars (Rediscover): Full strip, Sand, Tint, Factory Finish, plus new Upholstery, Foam, and Webbing.

We handle every step ourselves in our Melbourne workshop, from sourcing to restoration, never outsourcing. Our upholstery is crafted with precision using locally sourced fabrics where possible, ensuring each piece is as comfortable as it is beautiful. We're passionate about upholding fading artisanship in woodworking and upholstery where we blend traditional techniques with a modern eye to keep pieces timeless.

We take pride in reviving the stories each piece holds a scuff from family dinners, a chair’s faded charm from cozy evenings. Melbourne Furniture Vault is about continuing the legacy of Australian MCM design in today’s throwaway world, using local materials to stay rooted in our community. Follow us on socials @melbournefurniturevault to see our latest finds and restoration process.

Welcome to the Vault, where every piece revived or reborn is ready for its next chapter. We hope you love our work as much as we do.