The Highest Quality Seats, Benches and Table Settings designed for streets, parks, shopping centres and other public places
Draffin: Australia's Leading Urban Design and Street Furniture Group
NEWS
June 13, 2017
Custom Street Furniture Case Study: Bright, Victoria
Lighting up Bright’s Mafeking Square using Custom Design
Council: Alpine Shire Council Furniture Suite
Products: Light Box Bench, Bike Rack, Picnic Furniture
Designer: Alpine Shire Landscape Architectural Team
Draffin Street Furniture was a key contributor in phase 1 of Alpine Shire Councils ’Alpine Better Places’ project. The aim of the project was simple: to improve and beautify Mafeking Square.
Bright vision: key points
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January 30, 2017
Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner public marker
Draffin Street Furniture recently completed a project for the City of Melbourne to fabricate components for an art installation in Melbourne.
Artist Brook Andrew, along with Trent Walter, were commissioned by the City of Melbourne to develop a public artwork commemorating Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner, two Tasmanian Aboriginal men who were publicly hanged in Melbourne in 1842. Their artwork, Standing by Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner is situated on a small reserve at the in ...
January 7, 2017
Draffin are the preferred supplier to Councils
Draffin have been a supplier of street furniture to councils across Australia for over 30 years. Draffin have recently appointed as preferred suppliers for street furniture for four municipal associations; MAV (Victoria), Local Buy (Queensland), LGAT (Tasmania) and LGA (South Australia).
Draffin recognise that Councils are seeking smarter ways to procure goods, and we are confident that this will enable us to continue to offer the highest quality and best value to our customers in an o ...
September 22, 2016
Tech Note 13.1 – Stainless for Street Furniture
At Draffin, in over 60 years of operation we have acquired a huge amount of experience with street furniture. We would like to share our experience with you. The below tech note is some basics on stainless steel, but if you are interested and would like any more information or advice, or we can help in any other way, please call one of our friendly staff today.
Tech Note 13.1 Stainless Steel for Street Furniture
Everyday we use stainless steel, from the spoon we eat our Weetie ...
September 22, 2016
Unique touch for the Queen Vic Market
Draffin Street Furniture recently completed a project, partnering with the City of Melbourne, and the Queen Victoria Market. As a test case for the re-development of the market, The City of Melbourne design team developed a concept for a range of furniture with the following attributes.
Fit the agricultural aesthetic of the markets heritage
Have the ability to be free standing, and be re-positioned to allow for the current needs of the space
Be extremely durable ...
September 21, 2016
Style Meets Ultimate Durability
The Brisbane suite of furniture is the latest addition to the Draffin Street Furniture range.
The suite of furniture utilises an integral subframe design that makes it extremely strong. The electropolished stainless steel finish ensures the ultimate in durability in any environment. The furniture battens can be chosen from a range of high grade hardwoods, or maintenance free composite.
Like the furniture legs, the unique bollard design utilises the exclusive Draffin C channel pr ...
September 21, 2016
Introducing the Kiama Furniture Range
Draffin Street Furniture are please to introduce our newest line of furniture, the Kiama Range. Designed specifically to meet our customers desire for a cohesive suite of furniture that has a modern feel, but incorporates classic curves and materials to enable it to suit any environment and will not date as fashions change. The extremely heavy duty construction and highly durable material options ensure that it not only enhances the look of your urban space, but will give you many years of ...
September 19, 2016
13.3 Batten Material and Finishes for Street Furniture
The vast majority of street furniture utilises a frame and batten style design (eg. cast aluminium frame set with timber battens). Most street furniture suppliers have an array of options in this regard, with each option having its own advantages and disadvantages. These fall into the following categories:
Durability
Strength
Aesthetic Value (subjective/personal)
Cost
Environmental Impact/Sustainability
Availability
Maintenanc ...
March 11, 2016
Custom Furniture Case Study – City of Perth
Case Study
Council – City of Perth Street Furniture Suite
Products – Bench, Seat, Swivel Seat
Designer – City of Perth
1. Interpret the Design
The first step is of course the most important. An initial meeting is essential to discuss the requirements of the project. The concept should be probed and tested at this stage, before the first tool is touched. Only when the intent of the design is understood can the designer and the manufacture ...
WHY CHOOSE DRAFFIN?
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60 Years Experience gives you a safe choice
Established 60 years ago, like our products Draffin has stood the test of time. Draffin is a 3rd generation family business, with no intention of stopping. The key to this longevity has been our unwavering commitment to our core values of honesty, integrity and pride in our work. Our number one priority is to never let a customer down, and because of this our customers know that they can rely on us completely. We will not rest until we exceed your expectations every time. This is a commitment that we make to every customer, big or small.
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You will experience True Value for Money
We have a commitment to ensuring our products and services offer the best value to our customers. We believe that good value is not making your product as cheaply as possible. Instead we strive to understand our customer’s needs and provide an offer that will meet those needs at the most economical way. We achieve this by clever design, investing in skilled staff and modern technology to gain efficiency, and leveraging our buying power to get the highest quality materials at the best price. This enables us to provide the best value for money, without ever compromising the quality of what we deliver to you.
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You can be confident in our quality
You need to know that when you invest in a project, what you get will be fit for purpose and last the test of time in the harsh conditions of a public place. We have been operating for over 60 years, and our customers know that when they use our products, they can be confident in the durability and support we offer. We achieve this by never compromising on our standards, and investing in skilled staff, quality materials and modern equipment. We have a comprehensive quality management system to ensure we do not let you down, and on the rare occasions that a customer has problems with our products, we never rest until the problem is solved.
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Understanding Your Needs to Ensure Your Success
We understand that every one of our customer’s is different, and has different needs. The most critical aspect to ensuring our customers success is understanding these needs, and being flexible enough to be able to meet them. Our business revolves around this ethos. Before we start any work for a customer, we undergo a process to fully understand your requirements, aims and priorities. When we have reached this understanding, we can tailor our products and services to specifically meet these needs. If your need’s change, we will change to meet them.
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You First – We aim for unparalleled customer service
Almost every business in the world claims to offer great service, so does it mean anything? Our definition of customer service is not just someone answering a phone politely, or sending you a thankyou card. We believe that customer service is part of every process in our business, not just sales. Every member of our team, from the accounts department to the forklift drivers, from welders to designers are trained to ask the question “what best serves our customer” and change to achieve it. We believe this is real customer service.
OUR CUSTOMERS
Auinas College
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Knox City Council
Launceston City Council
Metro Trains
Department of Immigration
City of Stonnington
Cleanaway
Haileybury College
CSIRO
City of Melbourne
NSW Government
Launceston City Council
City of Perth
Monash University
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City of Yarra
Keep Australia Beautiful
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Draffin: The Leading Urban Design Group In Australia
Welcome to the Draffin Street Furniture website, where you can explore our urban design street furniture design aesthetic in depth. Browse over 150 different styles of street furniture for sale, or find out more about our unique custom street furniture service.Since 1964, Draffin has been a leading name amongst public furniture companies. As wholesale street furniture suppliers, we are dedicated to providing councils and park authorities with the finest quality benches, tables, chairs, shelters, bike racks, bin enclosures surrounds and more.
Australian Made Street Furniture
Using durable materials including timber and stainless steel, we create timeless designs that are built to last for decades. Our state-of-the-art facilities have helped Draffin become the custom built street furniture manufacturer of choice for a variety of locales across Australia; from subtle branding incorporating council logos to striking fixtures for recreational spaces, we can do it all. No other park furniture suppliers can match our choice of materials, shapes and finishes.
Quality Guaranteed
When you choose to buy street furniture in Australia from Draffin, you’re not just buying a practical fixture that the public can enjoy for many years to come. You’re also buying a commitment to quality local manufacturing and innovative design. We are committed to keeping all our design and fabrication in-country, where we can closely monitor and control quality.
Practical Urban Design
As a leading urban design group in Australia, we are committed to bringing our customers the highest possible quality street furniture all at a reasonable price. You can buy public furniture with confidence that your purchase is backed by a full guarantee.The Draffin selection of street and park furniture for sale really speaks for itself. See our range of wholesale public furniture for sale here. To buy street and garden furniture or to get a quote, contact us. With well over 50 years in street and park furniture manufacturing, the Draffin team have significant experience and understanding in knowing what will work for your outdoor area. Contact us today if you would like to speak to one of our team members regarding updating an outdoor setting – whether a private or public space. The variety of park furniture offered by Draffin is extensive. Take a look at our product pages. Here, there is a range of options depending on the type of furniture you wish to choose, the price you want to pay, and the material you prefer.