In Latin, ‘alta’ means ‘high’. At Alta, however, we believe that high-end design need not be unattainable or simply for show. Our playful furniture pieces are more like charming, colourful characters you can introduce into your home with a simplicity of purpose: art pieces for living, loving, and lounging.

Alta’s origins hark back to the long, creative-induced hours that were afforded by the pandemic when founders Alistair Tait and Steve Andreae noticed a growing consumer frustration in the Australian design market due to high demand for quality furniture being hampered by long lead times, and high-retail mark-ups for imported products.

Alas, the pair put together a collective of local designers, upholsterers, makers, thinkers, and friends, all sharing a think-local philosophy, and Alta was born.

Developed in collaboration with local Melbourne-based design professionals and enthusiasts, our collections marry an aesthetic simplicity, and meticulous focus on detail and finish, and are sprinkled with a distinct playfulness; a philosophy mirrored by our passion to offer quality service to our customers.

Informed by over 60 years of collective experience in design and making, our goal at Alta is to elevate living, working, and hybrid spaces to a whole new level. 

All of our products are manufactured in Victoria, ensuring a high level of quality, abbreviated lead time, longevity, and sustainability; while classic design principles and skilled workmanship underlie both function and aesthetics. 

Elevate your living with Alta.