Blanchetts Furniture

David Trubridge Lighting ~ Now Available at Blanchetts

We’re delighted to be stockists of David Trubridge lighting ~ iconic New Zealand design recognised around the world.

Designed in Hawke’s Bay, these sculptural lights bring together beautiful form, natural materials and incredible patterns of light and shadow.

If you’re looking for lighting that does more than simply light a room, come in and explore the David Trubridge range with us.

📍 Blanchetts Furniture
58 Napier Road, Palmerston North

We’re proud to be stockists of Güell Lamadrid, a family-owned Spanish textile house with roots in Barcelona and a history stretching back to the late 19th century.

Known for combining textile tradition with bold, contemporary design, their collections are full of beautiful colour, pattern and texture ~ fabrics that can completely transform a piece of furniture or a room.

We love Güell Lamadrid for clients who want something distinctive, beautifully made and just a little unexpected.

Explore the collection in our fabric library at Blanchetts.

58 Napier Road, Palmerston North

A NEW LOOK IS COMING

You might notice Blanchetts looks a little different over the next few weeks…

Our signage is coming down and the building is getting a fresh new look ~ but we are very much open as usual throughout the transformation.

For a short time, our familiar signage won’t be there, so don’t drive past thinking we’ve disappeared! You’ll still find us at 58 Napier Road, Palmerston North, with the showroom open and our workshop busy behind the scenes.

Temporary window signage will be going up on Monday while the exterior transformation gets underway.

We can’t wait to show you the finished result.

Same Blanchetts. Same craftsmanship. A fresh new look.

We absolutely loved being part of this beautiful project with Nicola Ross Design.

Every home has its own story, and it was a privilege to manufacture and install the custom drapery for The Treehouse. Working alongside talented designers and builders to bring a vision like this to life is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

Thank you to Nicola Ross Design for trusting us with such an important element of the home. We think the finished result speaks for itself.

Congratulations to everyone involved on a stunning project.

A biophilic approach brings a sense of calm throughout this home, with the media room providing a place of refuge set off the main living space.

Mossy green carpet is grounded by the brick spine as it rises to meet the timber ceiling, while ombré sheers echo sunlight filtering through a tree canopy.

Brought into the studio in 2024,
The Treehouse starts here.

Interior Architecture & Design - Nicola Ross Architect - pak design
Builder - Humphries Construction
Drapery manufacture & install - Blanchetts Fine Furniture
Photography - Bonny Beattie

What’s Really Inside Your Furniture?

Two sofas can look similar on the outside.

What you can’t see is often what determines how long they’ll last.

These photos show the inside of furniture we’ve dismantled over the years. Some pieces contained lightweight materials, including cardboard components, thin framing and minimal support ~ materials that simply aren’t designed for decades of everyday use.

It’s a reminder that the lowest purchase price isn’t always the best value over time.

At Blanchetts, we believe quality starts where you can’t see it:
✔ Solid hardwood timber frames that are doweled, glued and screwed
✔ Quality webbing and hand tied springs
✔ Durable fill
✔ Skilled craftsmanship throughout

These hidden details are what help furniture keep its comfort, shape and strength for many years.

A well-made piece may cost more initially, but it’s built to last, to be reupholstered and enjoyed for generations.

📍 Visit our Palmerston North showroom if you’d like to learn more about what makes quality furniture different.