About Bramfield Goods

I spent nearly eighteen years as a licensed electrician, mostly on commercial builds around the Gold Coast and northern NSW. Long days, site boots, a lot of fluorescent lighting. I was good at the work and I didn't hate it, but by the time I hit my mid-forties I was running a two-person crew out of Murwillumbah and quietly burning out. My husband kept saying I needed a project that wasn't someone else's deadline. He wasn't wrong. Around 2019 I started sourcing homewares at the Eumundi Markets and a few wholesale contacts I'd found through a friend who imports out of South East Asia. I'd sell the odd piece online, nothing serious. It paid for itself and then some.

Before Bramfield was a real thing, I was still pulling cable four days a week and packing orders on Friday nights at the kitchen table in Coffs Harbour, where we'd moved in 2021. I kept a spreadsheet. First full year I moved about 340 kilos of product through a spare bedroom, mostly stone and ceramic pieces, and I was doing it all myself including the photography on a phone propped against a cereal box. My daughter thought it was embarrassing. My accountant thought it was interesting. I started taking it seriously when the revenue crossed $60,000 in twelve months and I still had a waiting list on a couple of lines.

— Built it from a spreadsheet. Still here. — Maree, Maree Lester

Our team

• Priya Nambiar — Operations and Fulfilment Lead: Priya joined Bramfield in late 2022 after six years coordinating logistics for a wholesale kitchenware distributor based in the Newcastle area. She came in to sort out the pick-and-pack process, which at the time was Maree doing everything herself on a folding table. Priya now manages all inbound stock, the packing workflow, and carrier relationships, and she's the reason orders that come in before 11am almost always go out the same day.
• Declan Thorpe — Customer Service and Online Orders: Declan grew up in Grafton and was working part-time at a homewares shop in Coffs Harbour when Maree brought him on in mid-2023. He handles the inbox, processes returns, and manages the product listings on the website. He's also taken over the product photography, which is a significant improvement on the cereal-box setup Maree used in year one.
• Anouschka Veld — Buying Assistant and Supplier Liaison: Anouschka moved to Coffs Harbour from Lismore in 2022 and had a background in import procurement through a small gift company on the Sunshine Coast. Maree brought her on in early 2024 specifically to help manage supplier correspondence and track incoming shipments, which had grown to the point where it needed a second set of eyes. She handles most of the communication with overseas contacts and keeps the purchase order records in order.

Frequently asked questions

How long will my order take to arrive?

Standard delivery takes 3–8 business days depending on your location. Express orders placed before 2pm AEST Monday–Friday typically arrive within 1–3 business days. Remote areas may take a little longer.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes — orders over $120 AUD qualify for free standard shipping anywhere in Australia. Orders under that threshold start at a flat $9.95 for standard delivery.

Can I return or exchange an item I've changed my mind about?

We accept change-of-mind returns within 30 days of delivery, provided the item is unused and in its original packaging. Return shipping costs are the buyer's responsibility unless the item is faulty or not as described.

How do I care for the marble serving platters?

Wipe the marble platter with a damp cloth and mild dish soap — avoid soaking it or putting it in the dishwasher. Dry it straight away to prevent water marks. Don't use acidic cleaners like vinegar, as they can etch the surface over time.

What materials are used in the dinnerware sets?

The Speckled Stone Dinnerware Set is made from stoneware clay and is dishwasher safe on a gentle cycle. Each piece is food safe and free from lead and cadmium. The speckled finish is a natural result of the firing process, so minor variation between pieces is normal.

Do you offer custom or personalised orders?

We don't currently offer personalisation on individual retail orders. If you're looking for something specific for a corporate gift or bulk order, reach out to us at hello@bramfieldgoods.com and we'll see what we can do.

Is wholesale available for retailers?

Yes, Bramfield Goods supplies select independent retailers. Send your business details and a brief note about your store to wholesale@bramfieldgoods.com and Maree will get back to you within 3–5 business days.

Do you offer gift wrapping?

Gift wrapping is available at checkout for $6.95 per order. We use recycled kraft paper and include a handwritten card if you leave a message in the notes field. It's a flat fee regardless of how many items are in the order.

Customer reviews

• 5/5 “Solid marble, great size” Ordered the marble serving platter on a Tuesday and it arrived Thursday — genuinely faster than I expected from NSW to Melbourne. It's hefty and well-finished, no rough edges or chips. Used it for a dinner party the same weekend and it looked great on the table.
• 4/5 “Nice desk organiser, minor assembly fuss” The Tasmanian timber desk organiser is well made and the expandable mechanism works smoothly once it's set up. Took me a few minutes to figure out the locking pins from the instructions, which could be a bit clearer. Once sorted it's solid and looks good on my desk.
• 5/5 “Dinnerware set worth every cent” I've been using the 12-piece stoneware set daily for two months now and nothing has chipped or cracked. The speckled finish is consistent across all pieces, which I was a bit worried about after reading that it varies. Dishwasher has been fine on the gentle cycle.
• 4/5 “Good basket, seagrass sheds a little at first” The large seagrass basket is sturdy and the right size for storing throws in the living room. It did drop a few loose fibres for the first week or so, which settled down after that. Packaging was solid — arrived with no damage despite coming from the east coast.
• 5/5 “Brass caddy is exactly what I needed” Bought the brushed brass wine bottle caddy as a housewarming gift and the recipient loved it. It feels solid, not flimsy like some similar items I've seen in stores. Came well wrapped and arrived in good condition.
• 5/5 “Fast shipping, good communication” Ordered the marble platter and got a dispatch notification the same afternoon. It was on my doorstep two days later, which was great. The platter itself is exactly as pictured — solid and a good weight for actual use.

From the journal

• What I learned driving to Sydney for marble — I drove eight hours return to meet a stone importer in Marrickville, and it was worth every kilometre.
• How to actually use a marble serving platter — Marble isn't fragile, but there are a few things that will damage it faster than anything else in your kitchen.
• Behind the seagrass baskets, from bale to finished product — The large storage baskets take about four times longer to make than I thought they would when I first started stocking them.
• Setting a table for Christmas lunch in 34 degree heat — We had sixteen people on the deck last Christmas and I made exactly one decision I regretted, which was the tablecloth.