Welcome to Professionals

Established in 2001, Simon James takes pride in supplying fit for purpose products for workplace, hospitality, retail, education, and cultural and public spaces.

Our design approach is largely intuitive, with people and their experiences of space as the central focus. We regularly collaborate with designers, architects and businesses on custom large scale projects.

Our Professionals Platform is a dedicated industry tool to provide easy access to trade resources that will simplify and streamline the specification and ordering process.

Explore Commercial Furniture

Browse our commercial furniture categories, ideal for contemporary projects.

Custom Design

We offer a made-to-measure service on our furniture, designed to fit your vision and space.

If you are an architect or interior designer looking for a special solution for a client, we can utilise existing products, designs and production processes and adapt to meet your needs.

If you would like advice on a unique piece or project, reach out to our team for a one-on-one consultation here.

Projects

View below some of our select projects across a range of business sectors.

OMA by Box 9 Design

Nestled in the heart of London's vibrant Borough Market, OMA is the latest culinary masterpiece from acclaimed chef David Carter. Inspired by the Greek Isles, the serene interiors feature seating by Resident and Simon James. 

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Russell McVeagh Client Floor by Emma Hofmann

Perched on the 30th floor of Auckland Central's Vero Building, the Russell McVeagh Client Floor has been refitted by interior designer Emma Hofmann to reflect the acclaimed law firm's brand and clientele.

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Quay Street Office by Cheshire Architects

Situated above Quay Street this new office space for friends at Black Interiors hums with quiet energy. Cheshire Architects set out to make this space feel as much like an apartment as it does an office; not just a place where work is done, but a place in which working lives are lived with elegance and relish.

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Monk Mackenzie Office

Award-winning architectural practice Monk Mackenzie welcomes their new Auckland based studio at the city's humming centre of Quay Buildings. 

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Forté Flooring Project by Wonder Group

Young and emerging Auckland based interior designer studio Wonder Group has seen its accreditation through many local leading retailers.  Forté refined wood flooring specialists have teamed up with Wonder Group to create a true experience centre for their new Auckland showroom.  

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Fisher & Paykel Auckland Experience Centre by Alt Group/ Knight Associates

Developed in collaboration with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, the Designed in Aotearoa philosophy of Fisher & Paykel can be seen at their new Auckland Experience Centre. The centre boasts sculptural elements and natural materiality that effectively communicates Fisher & Paykel innovations and its sense of place.

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B:HIVE by BNV Architecture and Jasmax

The B:HIVE co-working space in Auckland is located on the Smales Farm precinct. The client’s goal for B:HIVE was to create a progressive office space, with green sensibility. It provides a broader social hub, a far cry from a cold business park. The design aims to reflect the client’s ethical commitment with place-making and community connectio

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Te Kaitaka - The Cloak by Fearon Hay

A sculptural built form is sited on the corner of two recently upgraded streets, one heavily traffic based & one focussed on the pedestrian. The functional brief was simple - a flexible space for hosting events, meetings & introducing the strategy & opportunities behind the developing precinct. Beyond these functional requirements, the brief was aspirational - the architecture should demonstrate opportunities for innovative design & sustainable operation. 

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Our Clients

Air New Zealand

Chapman Tripp
MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Amazon
Colliers
Nike
ANZ
Deloitte
One Queen Street
ASB
DLA Piper
Russell McVeagh
Auckland Museum
Fonterra
Tate Modern
Aurecon
Goop
Te Arikinui Pullman
AUT
Harrison Grierson
The Hotel Birtomart
B:HIVE
Jarden
The University of Auckland
Bell Gully
Kiwibank
TradeMe
BNZ
Microsoft
Watercare

Do you need help with a project?

We offer a one-on-one service for industry professionals seeking support and advice for commercial and residential projects.

Lucy Backley | Head of Commercial

Lucy Backley | Head of Commercial

Please don't hesitate to contact our dedicated sales team to discuss any projects you are working on or to book a bespoke consultation.

Contact lucy@simonjames.co.nz or complete the form below.