Vono Furniture

When New Zealand clamped down on imports in the late 1950s, it presented an opportunity for local production of international products. Vono was a British firm that specialised in making inner sprung mattresses and bed wires. The license to produce the Vono range was granted to Wellington firm B.L Hart (who also produced the popular range of Viking Furniture). B.L Hart produced mattresses and also daybeds and chairs that utilised the Vono spring technology.

In the 1960's the Vono brand was aquired by Felt & Textiles of New Zealand Ltd (later Feltex). The company also owned and produced the popular DON furniture and Cintique brands. The Vono designs were very similar to those of DON and showcased a strong Danish modern influence. DON, Vono and Cintique labels were occasionally shared across the same range of furniture designs, this allowed popular ranges to be sold to competing retailers who only had representation of one brand.

Vono furniture retailed through many of New Zealand's leading contemporary furniture stores. It's sleek form, beautiful mahogany frames and high quality construction made it a coveted item in many kiwi homes. Today Vono furniture is just as desirable as it ever was.