159 Design Event
159 Design Event Words by Kim Lane based in our Auckland showroom Back in August, our Auckland showroom was part of the inaugural Destination 159 Design event. While the event ran across two days, day one drew a fantastic crowd for a lively panel discussion, followed...
Textile Talks: A Collaboration in Craftsmanship
Recently, Kovacs Design Furniture had the pleasure of collaborating with The Textile Company alongside friends & fellow New Zealand manufacturers David Shaw and Montreux Furniture. Through a series of presentations and conversations, the events brought together...
A Store with Soul
We Talk with Anneke Bedford, owner of Swoon Store Swoon is one of those rare retail spaces that feels genuinely alive - part interiors destination, part café, part community hub. We spoke with its founder about what inspired it all, and why pieces like the Diesel and...
Meet the Team: Amy – Our New Upper North Business Development Manager
Meet Amy Our New Upper North Business Development Manager We’re excited to introduce Amy, who has recently joined Kovacs Design Furniture as our new Upper North Business Development Manager. With a rich background in both travel and interiors, Amy brings energy,...
Celebrating a Legacy: John & Ann Maree Cochrane
Celebrating a Legacy: John & Ann Maree Cochrane After more than five decades in the furniture and fit-out industry, John and Ann Maree Cochrane have hung up their hats and stepped into a well-deserved retirement. Since 1974, they’ve been a driving force in shaping...
Inspiring creativity with form and elegance
Inspiring creativity with its form and elegance The Muse chair is truly a piece of art The Muse Chair is designed to be more than just a seat. With its sleek, modern lines and thoughtful details, it’s a place to pause, reflect, and unwind—looking just as good from...
Meet the Team: Trish Rice
Meet Trish The Driving Force Behind Kovacs’ Production and Supply Chain Behind every beautifully crafted Kovacs piece is a team working tirelessly to ensure everything runs like clockwork. At the helm of this process is Trish, our Production and Supply Chain Manager,...
Interior-gation: Behind the Scenes of the FOLIO Design Report
Interior-gation: Behind the Scenes of the FOLIO Design Report We catch-up with Nat Davis and talk about the motivation behind her new publication. What initially inspired you to create FOLIO? Was there a defining moment or gap in the industry that you felt needed...
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes Snaps from our latest photoshoot We stretched the team in October with 3 shoots in 3 days. First, we set up in the stunning Tussock Hill Vineyard and Cellar Door Restaurant to showcase the new Jagger, Fleetwood and many more. Our second venue was...
Open day
Open day At our Auckland Showroom On Thursday November 7th we welcomed about 40 guests to our Auckland Showroom at 159 Design. A very positive experience for Hildy, Samm and Kim, where the day-long event provided good discussion and feedback. Designers and Buyers...
Meet the team
Meet the team Kim Lane It can be difficult to find work that aligns not only with interests and skills, but also with your overall ethos. However, Kim Lane did just that when she landed a role in the Kovacs Auckland showroom. While Kim only began her new Sales Support...
Hip to be curved
Hip to be curved The Ted salutes those about to rock With a subtly rocking base and a shape harking back to mid-century design, the Ted offers a little whimsy along with a lot of relaxation. We spoke to designer Hildy Kovacs for the lowdown on this fun and functional...
Style in substance
Style in substance All aboard the Combi While named for the many layout combinations on offer, the Combi also evokes its vehicular namesake – it fits a lot in while still being playful, fun, and incredibly adaptable. We spoke with designer Hildy Kovacs about the...
The interior-gation – Bev Macris
The interior-gation Bev Macris With considerable experience in her role at McKenzie & Willis, Bev knows what makes her clients tick – and what is needed to tick the boxes to ensure the end result is one everyone can be proud of. We sat down to talk effective...
The cover story
The cover story 3 fabrics that are making a splash Good upholstery fabrics should be enduring both in quality and looks. However, this doesn’t mean they have to be plain. If there’s one thing we love, it’s watching one of our pieces become something altogether...