If you’ve been following international interior design with any kind of envy, you’ll know the name Oly. The San Francisco Bay Area design house, founded by Kate McIntyre and Brad Huntzinger, has spent more than two decades building a global reputation for furniture, lighting, and objects that feel less like product and more like art. And now, it’s finally available in Australia, exclusively through Coco Republic.
Why Oly Stands Apart in the World of Modern Furniture Design
Oly‘s creative philosophy is distinctive from the ground up. Rather than designing pieces that simply serve a function, the brand creates objects with genuine personality and narrative, drawing on nature, symbolism, and artistry to bring what they describe as a sense of magic into the home.
Sculptural forms, animal-inspired detailing, shell motifs, and painterly finishes combine to produce pieces that are expressive without being loud, and enduring without being predictable. McIntyre and Huntzinger both have roots in mural painting, and that artist’s hand is evident in every piece they produce.
The Craft Behind Every Oly Furniture Piece
The materials Oly works with are as considered as the forms. Resin is sculpted into organic shapes and layered with natural elements. Metals are manipulated to appear fluid and weightless. Hand-applied shell and mother-of-pearl introduce a jewellery-like delicacy, while raffia, mohair, and textured leathers add warmth and tactile depth. Hand-hammered metals, custom-cast resin, intricate shell inlays, and hand-cut aged mirror work all feature throughout the collection, creating pieces that reward close inspection.
The result is a collection that spans furniture, lighting, artwork, and decorative objects, each piece designed to bring genuine individuality to a space while sitting comfortably within a cohesive, considered interior.
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Oly is Now Available Exclusively at Coco Republic
For Australian interior designers and homeowners, the arrival of Oly through Coco Republic is genuinely exciting news. It’s the kind of collection that fills a gap in the local market, pieces with real artistic credibility, exceptional craft, and a design language that feels fresh without chasing trends.
“Oly brings a sense of artistry and imagination that feels deeply aligned with how our clients want to live,” says Brett Kladney, Creative Director at Coco Republic. “There is an emotional quality to each piece, a perfect balance of craftsmanship and storytelling.”
Explore the collection in Coco Republic stores nationally or at cocorepublic.com.au
