POSITIONS VACANT: Experience in antique restoration/intricate joinery/custom fine furniture. Phone or email for further information.

Gary Olsson served his apprenticeship and early trade years with Brisbane's renown Harvey Bros establishment, before opening the doors to his own business twenty years ago. His respect and adherence to traditional, authentic cabinetmaking is absolute.

Harvey Bros were highly respected for their authentic, traditional workmanship and ornately carved, classic style furniture. The cabinetmaking techniques were passed on to the brothers from their father and their trade teachers. Each preceding generation of cabinetmakers learnt to respect and master the specialist skills prior to handing them on to the tradesmen of the future.

Gary has applied the skills he learnt over the years, and has become a masterful restorer of antique furniture, reproducer of antiques, and very adept in the design and manufacture of solid timber, custom, classic furniture.

Guilding was taught to Gary by long term friend and teacher, Tony Dlask. Tony successfully ran his traditional bookbinding business in Brisbane for decades. Gary adopted these skills, and now has an Australia wide reputation for his 22ct gold embossing of high quality leather products and inserts for desks.

Glenn Bennett (above right), Mastercraftsman at GN OLSSON, learnt his trade with the renown national firm of traditional furniture makers, Eureka Furniture. Over the years Glenn has displayed great passion and talent in custom classic furniture. He has developed mastery through diligent patience and application in fretwork, marquetry and parquetry. From his years in our employ he has broadened his skill base to become a masterful restorer of antique furniture, as well.

... amongst the gum trees!

When you see our workshop surrounded by tall timber bushland which backs onto beautiful Lake Kurwongbah, you begin to appreciate we are a little different to the rest. The Lake district is a flora and fauna sanctuary so our "Gentle Giant" Clydesdales and poultry often share their habitat with native birds and animals.

Our koala friend and his mates regularly feed just metres away from our workshop door, right in the middle of our carpark. Now this is an environment conducive to the restoration and manufacture of fine furniture!

Quality is assured

by our team of dedicated mastercraftsmen and women

Dedicated mastercraftsmen and women from associated trades link in with our cabinetmakers to ensure the most qualified and experienced person is working on each part of your furniture item. Although french polishing is done at our workshop, we use subcontract french polishers as well. We also have people from the following trades who work with us: upholsterers, woodcarver, woodturner, wickerworker, gold, silver and blacksmiths, electroplater, glazier, leadlighter, locksmith and clocksmith.

We want our clients to receive the best in quality and workmanship, so we subcontract mastercraftsmen and women who we believe have the best reputation for consistently high quality work - the masters. Not surprisingly, the best more often than not, work for themselves.

Good Olde Fashioned Service!

When you first telephone our business you will soon realise we are a family business, and will most likely talk with Gary or Cath. Their friendly and helpful assistance will ensure you can explain your requirements easily, and make an appointment.

Gary Olsson, Proprietor of GN OLSSON, will then come to your office or home to discuss your needs. So, not only will you be talking to the Owner Manager, but you will be talking to the Mastercraftsman who will be working on and overseeing your commissioned work. We ensure we are reliable with our appointment times too - which can be a pleasant change.

Following your appointment and discussions with Gary you will receive a no obligation complimentary quote which clearly outlines what processes are involved in the workshopping of your piece. No work is commenced until you are completely happy and satisfied with what we are proposing.

Where appropriate we offer design sessions, drawings, pre-polish inspections, photos and samples to ensure that what you imagined you were ordering, is what you actually receive.

Since we are a larger sized business, you will enjoy getting your work completed in a shorter time frame than most can offer.

At all times we take great care to look after your floor coverings, furniture and furnishings. We work in with your commitments, be they domestic or commercial, to minimise disruption.

Our pick up and delivery service, installations, and after sale service, (though rarely required!) is second to none. We'll advise you on how to maintain your piece of furniture, or make arrangements to maintain it for you, should you wish.

... And that is why we guarantee
our excellent service and workmanship!