For Australian furniture designer Charles Wilson, “Luna is the gift that keeps on giving.” 

An exceptional example of Australian designed furniture, the Luna Collection embodies a timeless sophistication and aesthetic sensibility. 

The ever-growing, much-loved Luna Collection includes indoor and outdoor occasional chairs, bar stools, counter stools and an outdoor dining chair. 

Here Designer Charles Wilson shares his experience creating Luna designs and working closely with the King Living team.

Charles Wilson, designer of the Luna Collection.

Award-winning Australian designer Charles Wilson

Born in rural Australia in 1968, Charles Wilson has garnered an impressive reputation, winning multiple design awards along with being part of exhibitions around the globe. 

For any Industrial Designer, part of the magic of their work is seeing their designs create meaning within people’s homes. 

“I love seeing my work finding its way into beautiful houses and having friends send me photos of a recent purchase,” Charles shares. “It’s something I could never be jaded about.”   

Charles has collaborated with the King Living team for many years, a relationship that’s been formed and strengthened by a basis of shared values. 

“We share an appreciation of timeless design and the importance for finishes to be functional and innovative,” says Charles.  

“David King sensed that in my work from early on and now I feel we’ve really hit our stride and understand where the brand is heading and the furniture we’re developing.” 

Luna Dining Chair (left) and the Luna Indoor Chair.

Luna Outdoor Dining Chair in Eucalyptus. 

Luna Indoor and Outdoor Chairs

The Luna Outdoor Chair, the first design in the Luna Collection, was launched in 2019 at Denfair – a premier Australian exhibition for furniture, lighting and home accessories.  

Moulded from an expanded mesh, the Luna Outdoor Chair showcases a relaxed aesthetic synonymous with Australian design. 

“Luna is an excellent collaboration,” says Charles. “I tussled with the design team about different approaches, and there was a healthy debate that ended up with us following the direction of the expanded mesh.” 

Following the success of the Luna Outdoor Chair, the design has since been expanded to include the Luna Outdoor Dining Chair and Luna Indoor Dining Chair. 

“I develop an idea, modelling and resolving the guts of it and then hand it over to the King team. They do the hard yards building prototypes, testing and resolving issues. I feel they always work to enhance the idea rather than compromise or detract from it.” 

The Luna Timber Barstool is crafted from solid timber.

New Luna Bar Stools and Counter Stools

A testament to the timeless style and strength of the Luna Collection, the range has recently expanded to include bar stools and counter stools, available in timber, soft and outdoor designs.  

For Charles, the Luna Timber Barstool is all about bringing out the beauty of natural timber. 

“I’m thrilled to see the Luna Timber Bar Stool added to the collection,” Charles shared.  

“I wanted to create a minimal sculptural form that would bring out the beauty of solid timber. Of course it’s not just about the lines – we spent a lot of time and went through many prototypes before arriving at the perfect ergonomic form” 

Gently and ergonomically curved, the seat is crafted from solid timber. Designed for all-night comfort, the premium finish of the Luna Timber Bar Stool is smooth to touch. 

Featuring the Luna Soft Barstool (left) and Luna Outdoor Bar Stool (right).

Available in bar and counter heights, the Luna Soft Barstool provides the same clean and industrial feel, with the added comfort of a soft seat. The seat features perfectly tailored covers that can be removed for cleaning or replaced for a fresh new look. 

To create a seamless flow between indoors and out, pair your indoor Luna designs with the Luna Outdoor Barstool or Luna Outdoor Counter Stool. 

Skillfully constructed with expanded steel mesh to create a sense of openness, the powder coated steel frame provides an extremely durable structure for the base, complete with a hard-wearing finish on the footrest.  

Embodying quintessential Australian style, the new Luna Bar and Counter Stools highlight the growing popularity of the Luna Collection.  

Zaza Outdoor Sofa, Luna Outdoor Chairs, Monument Coffee Table and Avalon Indoor Outdoor Rug.

The Zaza Sofa by Charles Wilson

Another Charles Wilson design for King Living, the Zaza Sofa and Zaza Outdoor Sofa have been highly successful in the King Living Sofa Collection. 

“I think the key to Zaza’s success is the soft organic look on a modular sofa, which can sometimes be a contradiction in terms.” 

The collection began with Zaza, an indoor sofa and was developed into Zaza Outdoor. 

“Looking at it out of context, you don't necessarily know it's an outdoor sofa. Zaza achieves a fluidity and gentleness that I think we pulled off pretty well.”

The Luna Outdoor Chair in Salt.

Learn more about Australian furniture design

King Living has been designing and crafting furniture in-house since 1977.  

As an Australian furniture designer, it is great to collaborate with a talented Australian designer like Charles Wilson and see such a successful collection brought to life. 

“We’ve reached a stage where I’m grateful when the King team are able to sway me in a different direction.” Charles explains. 

“To me, that’s obviously a sign of a good collaboration... King is terrifically respectful of the design intent and is determined to honour it.” 

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