Want a dose of digital journey? Us too. Be a part of us for a have a look at Bentwood in Fitzroy, Victoria: In the present day it’s a restaurant serving up spins on “Australian cafe classics,” however in a former life the house housed the Thonet furnishings showroom. Although it’s been redone in brick pink by the agency Ritz & Ghougassian, Thonet chairs, in fact, nonetheless take heart stage.
Right here’s a glimpse:
Above: “Bentwood encompasses a huge brick stucco facade and close to floor-to-ceiling home windows, occupying a big nook website on Fitzroy’s leafy Napier Avenue,” in keeping with the institution. They’ve let the outside retain its well-worn attraction. Above: The house as soon as housed a Thonet showroom—therefore the Bentwood title. “Little brass plates stay within the brickwork flooring referring to completely different chair fashions, resembling Le Corbusier and Bresso,” in keeping with the restaurant. (You’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the brass plates right here.) Above: Ritz & Ghougassian redid the interiors in a tone-on-tone palette of rust, brick, and leather-based. After all, there are bentwood chairs and stools, too.
Above: “Search for,” the restaurant’s website reads. “You’ll see a tessellating sample of red-steel squares full of a delicate amber glow.” Be aware additionally the punched-out cupboard doorways which elevate as much as actual serveware.
Above: Purple partitions really feel heat but fashionable.
Above: Head to Bentwood for the menu and extra.
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