LE FORGE

The year was 1985. A former film star (Ronald Reagan) was US president; a bloke with a beer-drinking record (Bob Hawke) was Aussie PM; Madonna and a-ha were charting; and Le Forge had just launched its French-inspired furniture business. The latter is still going strong, specialising in stylish and hardy outdoor pieces such as this La Spezia hand-forged steel two-seater. Visit leforge.com.au