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Murray Lowndes | Business Development Manager

MURRAY LOWNDES | Business Development Manager QLD

mlowndes@streetfurniture.com
07 3144 8871

Originally a cabinet maker by trade, Murray has more than 20 years of experience in the furniture industry. He made his first foray in sales with home furnishings, followed by the specialised transport of antiques and the design and fit out of motorhomes and campervans.

In the ergonomic office products sector he introduced many products to the Australian and New Zealand markets over 24 years, including electric standing desks, monitor management and specialised seating.

What inspires you?

I am inspired by quality, shape and form, as a well designed furniture piece will be functional, endure endlessly and never go out of style.

Your favourite product and why?

The Mall Sun Lounge and Arqua Fountain as both have a modern, fun designer look, are very functional and beg you to use them.

Mall Sun Lounge with battens in Pearl White, Lycra Strip, Viper Green and Shamrock, frame in Pearl White.
Mall Sun Lounge with battens in Pearl White, Lycra Strip, Viper Green and Shamrock, frame in Pearl White.
Arqua Fountain, electropolished stainless steel finish.
Arqua Fountain, electropolished stainless steel finish.


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