Myer Heritage furniture was a range of high-quality, Australian-made furniture that was produced by the Myer department store chain from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. The furniture was designed by Fred Ward, who was one of Australia's most prominent furniture designers of the time. Ward was inspired by the European modernism of the time, and his designs for Myer Heritage were characterized by their clean lines, simple forms, and use of natural materials, such as Tasmanian blackwood and walnut. The furniture was also designed to be functional and durable.

Myer Heritage furniture was popular with Australia's emerging middle class, who were looking for modern and stylish furniture that was also affordable. The furniture was sold in Myer department stores and it was also exported to New Zealand and other countries. In the early 1960s, Myer ceased production of Myer Heritage furniture. This was due more...

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Fred Ward, unit range two seat sofa for the Myer Emporium,…

Fred Ward, unit range two seat sofa for the Myer Emporium, Sloping ladder back and wide flat arm posts with dovetail joinery. Loose white cotton & vinyl cushions. Australia, c 1930s, 80 cm high, 156 cm wide, 81 cm deep. Reference: the National Gallery of…

Fred Ward unit range armchair for the Myer Emporium, solid…

1930s Fred Ward Myer Emporium Armchair: Reclinable Myrtle Design

Fred Ward unit range armchair for the Myer Emporium, solid myrtle with brass fittings. Sloping ladder back and wide flat arm posts with dovetail joinery. Loose white cotton & vinyl cushions. Reclinable, Australia, c 1930s, 100 cm high, 71 cm wide, 85 cm…

Fred Ward two single beds for Myer Heritage, Tasmanian myrtle…

Myer Heritage Tasmanian Myrtle Cast Iron Bed Frames

Fred Ward two single beds for Myer Heritage, Tasmanian myrtle consisting of bedhead, foot, cast iron rails and original slats. Australia, c 1940s, 104 cm high, 96 cm wide, 198 cm deep

Fred Ward chest of drawers for Myer Heritage, Tasmanian myrtle…

Myer Heritage Tasmanian Myrtle Chest of Drawers by Fred Ward

Fred Ward chest of drawers for Myer Heritage, Tasmanian myrtle consisting of four drawers. Australia, c 1940s, 89 cm high, 92 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Fred Ward (Australian, 1900-1990), vanity table, c. 1950,…

Fred Ward Maple Vanity Table, c. 1950

Fred Ward (Australian, 1900-1990), vanity table, c. 1950, Queensland maple, having one long drawer, height 76 cm width 61 cm depth 53 cm. Provenance: probably the Heritage collection, Myer's Department Store, Melbourne, c. 1950

Fred Ward (Australian, 1900-1990), chest of drawers, c. 1950,…

Fred Ward Maple Chest of Drawers, c. 1950

Fred Ward (Australian, 1900-1990), chest of drawers, c. 1950, Queensland maple, having three long drawers, height 76 cm width 84 cm depth 54 cm. Provenance: probably the Heritage collection, Myer's Department Store, Melbourne, c. 1950, labels: Cf. For…

Fred Ward mirrored desk / dresser for Myer Heritage, four…

Fred Ward Mirrored Desk/Dresser for Myer Heritage (1960s)

Fred Ward mirrored desk / dresser for Myer Heritage, four drawers, Australia, c 1960s, 160 cm high, 118 cm wide, 52 cm deep

Fred Ward (Australian, 1900-1990), Chest of Drawers, c. 1950,…

Fred Ward Maple Chest, c. 1950

Fred Ward (Australian, 1900-1990), Chest of Drawers, c. 1950, Queensland maple, featuring three long drawers, retains label, height 76 cm, width 84 cm, depth 53 cm. Provenance: Probably from of the Heritage Collection for Myer's Department Store,…

A Fred Ward coffee table for Myer Heritage, Tasmanian mertyl,…

Fred Ward Tasmanian Myrtle Coffee Table, c. 1950s

A Fred Ward coffee table for Myer Heritage, Tasmanian mertyl, Australia, c 1950s, 43 cm high, 92 cm wide, 52 cm deep

Fred Ward sideboard for Myer Heritage, Tasmanian mertyl,…

Fred Ward Tasmanian Mertyl Sideboard

Fred Ward sideboard for Myer Heritage, Tasmanian mertyl, Australia, c 1950s, 93 cm high, 154 cm wide, 52 cm deep

Fred Ward (Australian, 1899-1990), Myrtle wood writing desk, c.…

Myrtle Wood Writing Desk by Fred Ward

Fred Ward (Australian, 1899-1990), Myrtle wood writing desk, c. 1950, with laminate top above three long drawers and two short drawers, retains label 'Myer Heritage furniture, height 76 cm, width 143 cm, depth 53 cm

Fred Ward, (1947-1988), double door storage cabinet with fluted…

Fluted Border Double Door Storage Cabinet by Fred Ward

Fred Ward, (1947-1988), double door storage cabinet with fluted border, retains manufacturer decal label 'Myer Rocke'. Height 77 cm. Width 61 cm. Depth 38 cm. Provenance: Estate of Lord and Lady Casey, thence by descent

Featherston R160 rocking chair, purchased from Myer in the late…

Vintage Rosewood Rocking Chair with Black Vinyl Upholstery

Featherston R160 rocking chair, purchased from Myer in the late 1950's, original rosewood finish on the timber frame, as ordered by our vendor. Re-upholstered in black vinyl in the 1970's

Featherston R160 rocking chair, purchased from Myer in the late…

Vintage Rosewood Rocking Chair with Black Vinyl Upholstery

Featherston R160 rocking chair, purchased from Myer in the late 1950's, original rosewood finish on the timber frame, as ordered by our vendor. Re-upholstered in black vinyl in the 1970's