Profile: Douglas and Bec
Douglas and Bec is a furniture and lighting design studio, founded in 2006 as a collaboration between designer Bec Dowie and her father, furniture maker Douglas Snelling. With a philosophy to create innovative and unique pieces using the richest materials, meticulously refined and crafted to last a lifetime, Douglas and Bec has grown into an award-winning company with a global following.
Douglas and Bec collections combine modern design practices with traditional manufacturing techniques. Only the highest quality materials are utilised, such as American ash and oak, copper, brass, hand-blown glass and natural leather. Working with a talented team of local makers, Douglas and Bec creates iconic pieces made to last and stay in your family for generations.
In 2012, Douglas and Bec opened a showroom space in Melbourne, giving the company a base for its Australian operations. Today, both teams work closely with leading architects and designers on exciting commercial and residential projects. From restaurants and boutique hotels, to retail destinations and stunning private residences, Douglas and Bec is driven to create distinctive pieces for projects across the world.
The celebrated Line Collection includes the Line Table and Line Floor Lamps, the Line Side Table, and the range of Line Pendants.