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Sulfaro – Made in Melbourne – Interior Design made easy.

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The Sulfaro experience begins with the Sulfaro Collection of Classic and Contemporary Furniture. Superb handcrafted, hand built Lounge Suites, Dining Settings and Recliner Motion Suites. Simply beautiful. But did you know Sulfaro offer a complete and complementary Interior Design service?

At Sulfaro we offer an Interior Design service to take your living spaces into the realms you have always desired. Plush luxurious fabrics and leathers, selected to complement your colour schemes, interior layout and flooring. A lounge suite and accessories you can truly be proud of!

The Sulfaro Interior Design team is both qualified and experienced. Led by Amelia Sulfaro, the team will create the look and feel you have always desired. Call 03 9872 4608 and schedule an appointment to discuss your needs. Bring fabric and leather samples, photographs and floor plans to assist in ensuring you can communicate your vision and desires for your home to our team.

But there is also the opportunity to customise your lounge suite, sofas and armchairs to reflect your taste and your preferences. With Sulfaro you can select the colours, fabrics and leathers you desire from our extensive catalogue of materials, a huge selection of fabrics and leathers from the world’s leading suppliers. You can also select the piping, the skirting, fringing, the timber finishes, the castors or feet for your Sofa and Armchairs. Size does matter. Bring your exact measurements and our craftsmen will select or adapt a sofa size best suited to accommodating your requirements.

Browse our Sulfaro Collection here prior to your visit. Make a selection from the following categories…

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All Sulfaro Furniture comes with a Lifetime Guarantee on workmanship and finishing. This can be a critical issue. When repairs are required, it’s the team of artisans who have made and crafted the furniture originally that will execute the work required – not a third party contractor with little or no affinity with your furniture, nor an off-shore facility that requires months of extra time simply on the transport to and from their facility.

For those people lucky enough to have valuable antiques, heirloom pieces or simply those valuable family treasures such as period sofas, armchairs or occasional chairs, you can trust your treasured furniture to Sulfaro for all your necessary repairs and restorations. The Sulfaro team of artisans, upholsterers, framers and seamstresses can return to you your heirloom pieces in mint condition, faithful to the original manufacture and creation. Contact the Workshop on 03 9872 4608 and direct your enquiries to Master Craftsman Santo Sulfaro on all restoration and renovation requirements.

Sulfaro Furniture deliver Australia-wide. The Sulfaro Showrooms are located at 650-652 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham, corner of Cochrane St – approximately 1 kilometre west of the EastLink Ringwood exit ramps.

The Showrooms opening hours are as follows:

  • Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm
  • Sundays 11am to 4pm

The Sulfaro Showrooms are huge – spread over two large stores. There is ample off-street parking, so schedule a visit, take the time to take a seat on one of our gorgeous sofas or armchairs, sit back, relax and start your Sulfaro journey of comfort and contentment. It’s the Sulfaro experience.

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Luxury, Comfort, Quality and Design

Sulfaro – It’s simply the very best.

Australian Made – We deliver Australia-wide – Sulfaro Furniture – Luxury, Quality and Design

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Looking for new furniture is time consuming and well, somewhat confusing. Often with visits to multiple outlets, you are left with the impression that there is a sameness, a formula to most of the lounge suites, sofas and dining settings on display. The originality, the quality, the craftsmanship – where is it? At Sulfaro Furniture, that’s where. Stunning design, superb quality and supreme comfort – all made in Australia, crafted and built right here in Melbourne.

Select Quality, Luxury and Comfort

At Sulfaro comfort, quality and design are no accident. The Sulfaro team of artisans and tradespeople work tirelessly in our studios and workshop to provide you with unique, handcrafted, hand built furniture. Framing, stainless steel springs, cushioning with feather down or foam inserts; fabrics and leathers from the world’s leading suppliers – all selected with your comfort and long-term satisfaction in mind. It is furniture created using methodologies passed down over many generations. Refined, crafted with total precision under the watchful eye of Master Craftsman Santo Sulfaro.

Individually Designed – Complete Comfort

Australia wide it is difficult to source genuine handcrafted furniture, created and completed using traditional methods of the upholstery industry. In past bygone eras furniture makers and furniture upholsterers were known as ‘upholders’. In those days various materials such as horse hair and goose down were used for cushioning. The trick was to ensure it ‘upheld’ for its lifetime. Today with modern materials and equipment the task is much easier but it remains important that those very real skills maintained and applied today.

In selecting Sulfaro, you have decided on first class, quality, hand built furniture. Using modern materials, traditional methodologies and the very best equipment, our clients get to enjoy that Sulfaro difference – the Sulfaro experience – Quality, Design and Comfort.

The Sulfaro Collection

Quite simply you have selected the very best in furniture available on the Australian market. With a superb range of both Classic and Traditional Lounge Suites, sofas, armchairs and occasional furniture, as well as a stunning selection of Contemporary and Modern Furniture – lounge suites, dining settings, recliners and motion suites, there is sure to be something to suit your taste and your budget. Right now, with our ‘Made in Melbourne’ end of year sale, customers can enjoy up to 40% discount on all marked floor stock

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Interior Design Service

Here’s an added benefit for all Sulfaro clients. At Sulfaro we offer a full Interior Design service. Our design team can provide you with a vision of the possible. Bring your Interior Design plans, house plans, photographs, fabric and leather samples, colour schemes, and a description of all surfaces and flooring. Our design team led by Amelia Sulfaro will create for you an exquisite yet functional living area that meets your every desire and expectation.

At Sulfaro you get to choose your colour schemes, fabrics, leathers; your accessories such as piping, skirting, fringing, castors and timber finishes. Call ahead on 03 9872 4608 and schedule an appointment with Amelia and her team at your convenience. It’s the beginning of your Sulfaro journey.

Delivery Australia-wide

All Sulfaro furniture comes with a lifetime guarantee on workmanship and quality. Whether you live at Trinity Beach in Queensland, Peppermint Grove in Perth, Burnside in Adelaide or Rose Bay in Sydney, Sulfaro can arrange the transport of your selected lounge suite, dining setting or accessories to your home.

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The Sulfaro Collection is a unique and carefully crafted selection of stylish designs executed with a touch of Italian creativity, finished with European refinement and quality, but most importantly made completely right here in Melbourne – truly Australian made

Don’t delay, schedule your visit to our showrooms this week. With over two huge stores, our showrooms boast an amazing array of styles, lounge suites, dining settings and a myriad of accessories – side cabinets, credenzas, side tables, coffee tables, lamps, ottomans, statuettes and objets de art – everything to create a simply stunning vista in your home; truly luxurious and supremely comfortable.

Location

Sulfaro is located at 650-652 Whitehorse Rd Mitcham, on the corner of Cochrane St in Melbourne’s East. It’s easy enough to get there via Eastlink – just take the Ringwood exit and travel about 1km west along Whitehorse Rd. View Map

Opening Hours

Sulfaro Showrooms are open 7 days per week as follows:

  • Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
  • Sunday 11am-4pm

It’s time for you to select and enjoy the very best in handcrafted, hand built furniture. Come out to our showrooms, take a seat and simply relax. Enjoy that tactile comfort you get from fine fabrics and leathers. Stretch out and accept the comfortable support and sumptuous luxury of a genuine Sulfaro sofa or armchair. You deserve the very best – it’s truly the Sulfaro experience.

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Sulfaro – Luxury, Comfort and Design – It is simply the best

 

Quality, Superb Design and Total Comfort – Sulfaro Furniture – The ‘Made In Melbourne Sale’ On Now.

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When selecting new furniture, we are offered myriad of choices. From superb handcrafted, hand built furniture made right here in Melbourne, through to cheap imported ‘cookie cutter’ pieces found in the big furniture warehouses and barns. Don’t settle for anything less than the highest quality. Choose furniture that’s built for a lifetime – not a few seasons. And Sulfaro Furniture is simply the best – the highest quality available, elegant and truly stylish.

With Sulfaro, handcrafting means applying just that little extra in terms of stitching, cushioning, springs (stainless steel) and framing. Upholstery is the key to quality furniture being built to last. By hand building and handcrafting all Sulfaro furniture we can offer a lifetime guarantee on all workmanship. The end result is a beautiful piece of furniture carefully crafted and created using traditional methods handed down over many generations. From concept to completion, the process is overseen by Master Craftsman Santo Sulfaro, with each stage being lovingly crafted by skilled and trained artisans – upholsterers, frame-makers and seamstresses.

In the past, the trade of Upholstery was known as ‘Upholding’. Furniture as we know it was first crafted over 400 years ago. At first it was the heavy block like furniture of Germany, but with time the introduction of the fine and refined styling of Italian furniture began to influence all European furniture. Furniture in Britain and France started to demonstrate these trends in the 18th and 19th centuries. The elegant furniture of the French Provincial period was a clear demonstration of this transference.

Sulfaro Furniture has its foundation in the traditional Furniture making crafts of Italy and Europe. Following tried and true methodologies is the only way of achieving true comfort, durability and quality in upholstered furniture. From the early 1960s, the Sulfaro brand has produced exquisitely designed high quality upholstered furniture, both in traditional classics and modern contemporary – sofas, armchairs, occasional chairs, dining chairs and tables, ottomans and a full range of gorgeous complimentary accessories – made right here in Melbourne.

And this is the reason you should really consider selecting Sulfaro when you decide to purchase a new lounge suite. A Sulfaro Sofa, Armchair or Dining Setting is built and crafted to last a lifetime at our modern well equipped studios and workshop here in Mitcham, our Melbourne headquarters.

What’s the difference? With Sulfaro you know that should you require repairs or assistance, the manufacturer is a phone call away, you can speak to them directly. The furniture is built to last a lifetime. When you buy cheaper furniture, its use-by date looms from the day you purchase it, a poor investment. You’ll pay a price not dissimilar to what you pay for quality yet again within 5 years there is every likelihood you’ll have to make a similar purchase again.

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Buying from Sulfaro Furniture supports local industry, local employment and ultimately Australia’s balance of trade – it protects Australian jobs and the Australian economy.

The durability and quality is down to the extra care, the superior quality materials used – timber framing, cushioning, steel springs and the fabric and leathers selected. It is indeed a very solid investment in your family’s future. But more importantly it’s simply beautiful – sleek lines, smooth warm fabrics and superbly comfortable furniture with genuine support.

Right now you can achieve up to 40% discount on nominated and marked items on our showroom floors – the same hand crafted hand finished furniture we’ve been discussing – it’s definitely worth a showroom visit.

Schedule your visit and select from our extraordinary range of floor stock available, with over two huge showrooms of elegant stylish traditional and contemporary furniture.

The Sulfaro Showrooms are located at 650-652 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham, cnr of Cochrane St, approximately 1km west of the EastLink exit ramps.

Opening hours as follows:

  • 10am to 5pm, Mon to Sat
  • 11am to 4pm Sundays

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Experience the true comfort, and the tactile luxury, the complete quality of a Sulfaro Lounge Suite, Sofa or Armchair. Take a seat and relax, truly relax – it’s the Sulfaro experience and you really do deserve it – Sulfaro, it’s simply the best.

 

A very Happy Easter from Sulfaro – Stay Well, Stay Healthy.

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It’s Easter and this year we must spend it quietly, with our immediate family. The Sulfaro Showrooms will be open on Easter Saturday, but closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. We recommend you call ahead and book an appointment to meet with our Retail Manager Amelia Sulfaro to discuss your furniture needs and requirements if you decide to visit our showrooms.

At Sulfaro, clients have the choice of selecting from our expansive display of floor stock (for an immediate purchase) or take a more creative path and custom design your new lounge suite, dining setting or recliners.

Select your colours fabrics, leather, piping, cushioning, skirting or fringe. At Sulfaro there is a huge range of fabrics and leathers, all sourced from the world’s leading fabric houses and suppliers.

All Sulfaro Furniture is handbuilt and handcrafted right here in Melbourne at our Mitcham Studio and Workshop. A Sulfaro lounge suite, sofa or ottoman is a genuine Australian made item. In purchasing from Sulfaro you are supporting local employment and jobs. In these troubled times, doing so means local industry can continue to employ local artisans.

All Sulfaro artisans – frame builders, upholsterers, template and pattern makers and seamstresses are all classically trained in traditional furniture making. The absolute finesse demanded and quality required is ensured as Master Craftsman Santo Sulfaro oversees every stage of the creative and manufacturing process. Under Santo’s watchful eye and keen instinct for detail, your personal vision comes to life as the masterpiece you have always dreamed of owning. The perfect sofa, armchairs and accessories providing you with a lifetime of comfort, pleasure and design excellence.

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Browse the Sulfaro Collection on our website. Select the style and designs you prefer. There are a myriad of superb selections from which you can choose. From Traditional European to Contemporary and Modern as well as Hamptons inspired and elegant European styles all with a touch of Italian finesse and grace.

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When you are restricted to living entirely at home, quality furniture is simply essential for your comfort and sensibility. It’s part of the equation of relaxing and enjoying good posture. Or perhaps you would enjoy the ultimate in relaxation – Recliners from Sulfaro – chairs, sofas and complete lounge suites – all exclusive to Sulfaro.

Sulfaro Furniture and its showrooms are operating following the social distancing guidelines required by both Federal and State Health Authorities.

Again, we recommend making an appointment to visit (Call 03 9872 4608), as this assists us in maintaining the standards now required.

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At Sulfaro we maintain the highest levels of hygiene and cleanliness. Hand Sanitiser and wipes are available for your convenience.

The Sulfaro Showrooms are located at 650-652 Whitehorse Rd Mitcham, corner of Cochrane St. This is approximately 1 kilometre west of the Ringwood exit ramps on EastLink.

Opening Hours over Easter are as follows:

  • Easter Thursday – 9th of April – 11am til 4pm
  • Good Friday – 10th of April – Closed
  • Easter Saturday – 11th of April – 11am til 4pm
  • Easter Sunday – 12th of April – Closed
  • Easter Monday – 13th of April – Closed

We re-open on Tuesday the 14th of April, trading hours 11am til 4pm until further notice.

Purchasing a Sulfaro Lounge Suite, Sofa or Armchairs is the experience of a lifetime. And because of this we give a lifetime guarantee on all workmanship.

 

Now is the time to support Australian Industry and buy Australian. By buying local you can help save jobs right here in Melbourne.

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So remember for the ultimate in quality, comfort and design, it’s always Sulfaro – Pure luxury and superb finish perfect in every detail.

It’s from Sulfaro –- it’s simply the best.

Sulfaro – Made in Melbourne Sale – Design, Comfort and Quality. Support Australian Industry and Local Manufacturing.

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With the current situation occurring worldwide with the Coronavirus COVID-19 it really is time to consider what sort of world we will be looking at post lockdown. It’s time to consider Australian jobs, Australian Industry. With so many people being laid off we really need to support our local manufacturing industry. Buy Australian, buy local – buy Sulfaro – at the ‘Made in Melbourne’ Sale, now on.

Sulfaro are a Melbourne based Bespoke furniture manufacturer. All furniture is hand crafted, hand built, hand finished in a modern factory/studio workshop. Skilled and highly trained frame makers, upholsterers, pattern and template makers, seamstresses and designers create high quality comfortable and luxurious furniture. Sulfaro Furniture employ apprentices and foster work experience programs to train and encourage young Australians to be passionate, competent and proud of a career in the Australian furniture manufacturing industry – operating at the highest levels of professionalism and quality.

For many years now major retailers have imported cheap, robotically manufactured upholstered furniture and dining settings from China, Indonesia, Malaysia and other Third World nations. Cheap labour was always the cry, and the result? Cheap furniture. What people did not realise is that the componentry was all low value – fabrics, framing, webbing, springs. The quality was – and still is – poor. Often this type of furniture might last only 5 years maximum before it needs to be replaced. It is simply very poor value for money.

But the other consideration is the slow closing of much of Australia’s manufacturing industry and its subsequent outsourcing to Asia. The obvious example is the Motor Industry. Now the lack of local industry is going to really impact on unemployment levels post COVID-19. And as such it really is time to support local industry and to kick start Australian industry and manufacturing into the new millennium.

Businesses like Sulfaro create beautiful high quality and luxurious product. Superb fabrics, exquisite design and a whole world of real choice. Modern and Contemporary as well as pure Classics. A genuine family business, the Sulfaro’s have been manufacturing quality furniture, offering impeccable design and Employing Australians since 1963.

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The Sulfaro Showrooms are massive with extensive displays of all the Sulfaro popular Lounge Suites, Sofas, Armchairs and accessories, it’s easy to maintain correct social distancing yet sample the comfort and inspect the items you may have already selected from our website. Browse our collection to select the style and sizing of the lounge suite and furniture you desire.

Call ahead and schedule an appointment with Sales Manager Amelia Sulfaro. During your visit you can inspect our huge range of fabrics, leathers and materials from the world’s leading fabric houses and suppliers. Time can be allocated for one-on-one meetings with our Design team. Feel free to bring floor plans, fabric or leather samples, interior design concepts and photographs.

At Sulfaro, you get the opportunity to customise your preferred selection – cushioning, piping, timber finish and more. Select the colours, the fabric, the size of your new sofa and armchairs. It’s as individual as you are, but is definitely not a cookie cutter one size fits all operation.

Sulfaro are aware of and abide by all Australian Federal Government and State Government health recommendations and instructions. We do recommend that you call and schedule an appointment to assist us in this regard. Your health and wellbeing is paramount to us.

The Sulfaro Showrooms are located at 650-652 Whitehorse Rd Ringwood, corner of Cochrane St, approximately one kilometre west of the EastLink Ringwood exit ramps.

Opening hours are:

  • 10am – 5pm Monday to Saturday
  • 11am – 4pm Sunday

There is ample off-street parking provided.

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Sulfaro – it’s simply the best for Comfort, Quality and Design. Australian made.

Support Australian Industry – Support local manufacturing – because if you don’t who will?