About
COLABUFALO, established by Australian designer Simon Colabufalo, explores objects conceived as otherworldly artefacts fragments of machinery and tools from an unknown time or place.
The studio examines the tension between surface and material, where geometric form meets organic formation to produce dynamic results. Projects exist in the space between design and imagination, implying function while remaining open to interpretation.
Each piece is designed to evoke a sense of adventure, exploration, and discovery.
Colabufalo’s award-winning projects spans furniture, object, and concept design.

Awards
2025
Finalist, Clarence Prize for Excellence in Furniture
Cascade
2023
Finalist, Clarence Prize for Excellence in Furniture
Chimera
2015
Finalist, Lunch Pad
Pinguino
Shortlist, Lunch Pad
Spade
2014
Gold Melbourne Design Award
Pinguino
2013
Finalist, Clarence Prize for Excellence in Furniture
The Combine
Highly Commended, Qantas Spirit Of Youth Awards
Platinum, A’ Design Award
EVA
Shortlist, Lunch Pad
Exhale
Gold, A’ Design Award
Oculus
Gold, A’ Design Award
Disco-Volante
2008
Finalist, VACC Target 2020 car competition
SV1
2007
Finalist, Wheels Young Designer of The Year design
SV1
Exhibitions
2025
Clarence Prize for Excellence in Furniture Design
Hobart/ Australia
Friends & Associates, 100 Lights
Melbourne/ Australia
2023
Clarence Prize for Excellence in Furniture Design
Hobart/ Australia
2022
Fringe Furniture
Melbourne/ Australia
2017
Fringe Furniture
Melbourne/ Australia
Workedshopped
Sydney/ Australia
2015
Fringe Furniture
Melbourne/ Australia
Workedshopped
Sydney/ Australia
2013
Clarence Prize for Excellence in Furniture Design
Hobart/ Australia
2012
DesignEX
Sydney/ Australia
2009
The Edge
Melbourne/ Australia
2007
DesignEX
Melbourne/ Australia
2005
Fringe Furniture
Melbourne/ Australia
Furnitex
Melbourne/ Australia
Publications
2023
Designboom
2012
BOB magazine
KOREA
Design milk
2011
Science et Vie
Italy
YA magazine
ukraine
Science et Vie, March
FRANCE
CCN International edition online
2010
Le Grand Mag
Spain
Surface
china
LiveABC
TAIWAN
Octogon, September
HUNGARY
Esquire
Hong Kong
The Saturday Age
AUSTRALIA
About Blank
PORTUGAL
2008
Monument, April
AUSTRALIA
2007
Wheels, November
AUSTRALIA
Home Beautiful, April
AUSTRALIA