Artist profile

Location Kiama

Artist Type Emerging

• About

  Juri and Nelli Hegi are a South Coast couple with an eye for elegant design. The pair combine practicality and sophistication to produce beautifully handcrafted furniture to suit everyday needs.

  Being a family business with a focus on environmental accountability, sourcing sustainable materials is a top priority.

  Established in 2018, Hegi Design House strives to infuse stylishness into every piece - whether it’s a dining table, barstool or lounge chair, these are standalone, classic pieces handmade to be passed down to future generations.

  Design with a Difference. Handmade, unfussy and beautiful – sample our range.

• Biography

  HEGI is a husband and wife duo. Juri and Nelli, a horse-dog and small human called Mia Rose, the boss (handcrafted by us but not for sale yet).

  HEGI was born out of the inspiration garnered on international travel.

  Juri and Nelli have always fostered a love for furniture design and handmade pieces and as a team has combined their soulfulness and craftsmanship in all aspects of the business. Juri’s background is in cabinetmaking and welding; his scrupulous attention to detail is demonstrated in his workmanship. For almost a decade, Nelli has worked as marketing manager and designer for international global players.

• Awards & Career highlights

  2019 - European Product Design Award Winner

• Studio Address

  201 Campbell Street
  Gerringong NSW 2534

  Please contact the artist to arrange your visit.