OUR STORY

What began in a small country workshop in Port Pirie, South Australia, in 1911 continues today with timeless furniture—made to order in Adelaide, and crafted to last.
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WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

TH Brown was founded in 1911 in Port Pirie, South Australia, by Thomas Howard Brown. From those early days as a small country workshop, the business grew steadily, becoming one of Australia's most respected furniture makers.

In the 1950s, the brand entered its most iconic era under the guidance of the next generation brothers Peter and Napier Brown. Peter, a talented designer, shaped the creative direction of the brand, producing many of the pieces that are now considered icons of Australian mid-century design. Napier, with a sharp eye for opportunity, led the brand’s marketing building a national reputation for quality, innovation and modern style. Together, they positioned TH Brown as a leader in Australian furniture, with bar stools, coffee tables and dining pieces becoming fixtures in homes, cafés and magazines across the country.

These weren’t just well-made objects they were part of everyday life. Crafted in South Australia, loved for their simplicity, and passed down through generations.

As the furniture landscape shifted in later decades, TH Brown quietly stepped back. But great design never disappears. Collectors kept the pieces alive, and a new wave of interest began to grow.

In 2017, Simon Brown grandson of founder Thomas Howard Brown and son of designer Peter relaunched the brand with his wife, Toni Briggs-Brown. Their aim was simple: bring the classics back to life with the same craftsmanship and care. One piece in particular, the Danish Bar Stool, became one of the most recognisable Australian furniture designs of the era. It was the first piece reissued, and remains TH Brown’s best selling product to this day.
Simon has since retired, and today the brand is led by Toni continuing the legacy with a growing collection of reissued archival pieces and new designs in development, all made to order in Adelaide.

FROM OUR COLLECTORS

TH BROWN NOW

More than a revival, this is a continuation of a legacy driven by a belief that timeless Australian design deserves to be seen, lived with, and loved by a new generation.

TH Brown reissues iconic mid-century pieces with the same craftsmanship and integrity that made them design staples in the first place. Made to order in Adelaide using ethically sourced materials, our collection blends classic Australian design with everyday functionfu rniture made to last, both in style and in life.

With international availability growing, a new generation discovering our archive, and contemporary designs in development, TH Brown remains proudly committed to Australian-made design that stands the test of time.

Toni Briggs-Brown
– Refounder & Creative Lead

Toni believes a home should reflect who you are and the pieces you choose should tell a story. For her, great design is never just about looks. It’s about choosing pieces with purpose furniture that celebrates craftsmanship, holds meaning, and becomes part of your story over time.

With a clear vision for the future of Australian design, Toni led the relaunch of TH Brown to bring these iconic pieces back into homes where they belong. Every reissue from the TH Brown archive is selected with care. Each one is thoughtfully refined and made to order in Adelaide just as it always was.

A proud advocate for Australian-made and ethically crafted furniture, Toni is committed to ensuring the TH Brown legacy remains relevant, recognisable, and respected both at home and internationally.

Jackson Brown
– Brand Supporter

Jackson is the great-great-grandson of founder Thomas Howard Brown, son of Toni Briggs-Brown, and grandson of Peter Brown the designer behind many of TH Brown’s most iconic mid-century pieces.

While he’s following his own path, Jackson has grown up surrounded by the brand’s history, stories and craftsmanship.

His passion lies in his work as a personal trainer, particularly in the disability sector, where he supports both children and adults to build strength and confidence in ways that suit them best. While his own career keeps him busy, Jackson is always close by when TH Brown needs an extra set of hands whether it's behind the scenes at events, on set at shoots, or offering honest feedback.

WHAT'S NEXT

With more of our archive to explore and a new generation of design lovers discovering the brand, TH Brown continues to celebrate the best of Australian furniture past, present and future.

Explore our current collection of handcrafted mid-century icons, made to order in Adelaide with timeless quality and integrity.