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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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Sydney landscape architects and friends gathered at The Mint in the CBD on May 10, 2023 to celebrate the launch of new products and a design book with Street Furniture Australia and AILA NSW. A highlight of the evening was introducing ‘… creating a sense of place,’ a book by founding directors Darrel Conybeare and Bill Morrison, which tells the story of two young architects successfully launching their public furniture design and manufacturing business. The book will be available from July 2023 on Book Depository, Amazon and select bookstores. The Linea VT collection and Linea Curved Seat were also unveiled, providing dynamic options for curved aluminium and timber seating. The event was filled with live jazz music, delicious food and drinks, and lively conversations among our guests. We would like …

  • 22 may 2023
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  • 22 may 2023
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