We've supported Australians since 1951 with our innovative chairs and furniture designs.
We don't like to brag, but our chairs are so famous they put them in museums like the Powerhouse in Sydney. But it's ok if you don't know us.
Once you do, you'll see us everywhere.
Your dad probably sat in one of our chairs in the waiting room as you were brought into this world. You probably learned a fair bit of what you know sitting on our classroom chairs. Those ergonomically perfect chairs that put you to sleep during a councilor's speech in a town hall. That's probably us too.
And sure, now that you know us you might want a break from us at times; we totally get it. You might want to catch a game at Suncorp Stadium or a match at Sydney Cricket Ground. But sorry to break it to you, we're everywhere. Hospitals, auditoriums and even prisons.
And through all of this, we've done one thing and done it well. Supported Australians, unapologetically.
Sebel is a proud Australian-founded company with deep roots in design, engineering and education. For nearly 75 years, we’ve created furniture that does more than just look good - it works hard, lasts long and supports real people in real spaces.
We’re part of the Resero Group, and still family-owned. Our leadership team brings decades of industry knowledge, and we play an active role in shaping standards across Australia and beyond - from representation on the board of Australian Furnishing Research and Development Institute (AFRDI) and a member of the Australian Standards Committee for furniture for over 30 years.
Innovation is in our DNA, but so is staying true to what matters: quality, trust, and putting people first.
At Sebel, we design and manufacture furniture with purpose. Every piece is made to withstand the demands of daily life in schools, universities, healthcare centres, civic spaces and beyond. From the earliest sketches to final assembly, we bring design thinking, precision engineering and rigorous testing into everything we create.
Our Sydney-based facility combines advanced manufacturing with hands-on craftsmanship - including robotics, injection moulding, upholstery and finishing. And our on-site NATA-certified testing lab (the only one of its kind in Australasia) ensures every product meets local and international standards for strength, durability and safety.
We’re ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified - because doing things properly matters.
Sebel began with a bold idea. In 1951, entrepreneur and inventor Harry Sebel launched a design-led manufacturing company that would go on to shape some of Australia’s most iconic furniture.
Products like the Furey Chair (1966), Hobnob Chair (1975) and Integra Chair (1976) became familiar fixtures in classrooms, stadiums and community halls across the country.
Today, we continue to build on Harry’s legacy, designing for performance, longevity and comfort, without compromise.
We’re not just proud of our past - we’re committed to what comes next. Our focus remains on creating furniture that empowers learning, brings people together, and supports the everyday rhythms of life - whether it’s in a classroom, a civic space or a staffroom.
From pioneering circular economy programs like RePlay, to rolling out recycled and sustainable options across our range, we're working on ways to positively impact our people and the world.
You can learn more about our Sustainability and Responsible Manufacturing policies here
