GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen Accreditations – QMBA – AAADA – AICCM Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast
GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen – Accreditations – Approved Service Provider & Insurance Repair Specialist – Affiliations & Memberships – IFDA, QMBA, AAADA, AICCM, BSA, FDA, M&GNSW, WoA, A&AQ, A&ANSW, QADA, ADFAS, SYBA, SYGGBR, ISS, GSR, HCVAQ, RNA, CHHFDAI
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GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen gnolsson.com Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast
AFFILIATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS & LICENCES
DESIGN, FURNITURE MAKING, CABINET MAKING & JOINERY
![]() Department of Education, Queensland, Technical Education Branch Queensland 1981 Trade Qualification – Cabinetmaker ![]() Queensland Technical and Further Education College, Ithaca (training) |
![]() Harvey Bros, South Brisbane (employer) ![]() IFDA – International Furnishings and Design Association (Est 1947)) have a mission to inspire collaboration within the furnishings and design industry and to support its people, their products and services. Australia’s first professional member, since 2019. ACFA – Australian Cabinet Furniture Association – 2021 Best Freestanding Furniture Finalist ![]() QMBA – Master Builders Association of Queensland
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![]() ![]() 2010 – 2013 Licence holder of both a Cabinet Making Trade Contractor and a Joinery Trade Contractor with the Building Services Authority, BSA
Install, refurbish, restore or repair kitchen, bathroom, laundry and other fitted cabinets and fitments on-site.
Install subfloor framing, including bearers and joists. Historic Houses Association of Australia, HHAA. Registered Trade Member 64741876 since 2022 for conservation, restoration and/or reproduction projects, requiring specialist, rare skills and feature embellishments, in collaboration with owners, and/or builders and joiners. ![]() designed; made inc and Furniture Designers Association
2010 – 2014 Member & Registered Designer in the FDA (Furniture Designers Association) Directory of Designers, and the evolved association, designed; made inc, since 2014. Featuring: gallery + contemporary + classic styles in timber + veneer + leather. |
ANTIQUE CONSERVATION, ANTIQUE RESTORATION AND REPRODUCTIONQueensland Art Gallery – Gallery of Modern Art Since 1980 Art Researcher and Curator, Queensland Heritage, Glenn R Cooke established a connection with Gary Olsson as part of the LJ Harvey and His School exhibit. https://blog.qagoma.qld.gov.au/lj-harvey-and-his-school-brisbane-queensland/ In 2009 to coincide with the LJ Harvey and His Times Exhibit, Glenn proactively entered a ten-year portfolio of published Antiques and Art in Queensland articles by Gary Olsson into the Gallery of Modern Art library as he felt it was important to keep the Harvey heritage continuity by Gary Olsson, and Gary’s own work portfolio in the public record. Australian Antique and Art Dealers’ Association, AAADA Affiliation with Approved Service Provider status since 2002. AAADA Approved Service Provider – Furniture Conservation and Restoration “Antique conservation, restoration and reproductions (replicas). Custom classic and corporate executive furniture, intricate and heritage joinery. 22ct gold embossed leather inserts for desks,” and AAADA Approved Service Providers – Gold Embossing on Leather “22ct gold embossed English leather for desks, mouse pads, desk blotters, boardroom and table placemats and coasters. Bookshelf edging, reception counters, and wall panelling. Custom embossing. Leather-covered tacks and embossed upholstery leather.” Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials From 2007 to 2018, registered as a Private Practice Member specialist in Timber, Tools, Fabrics, Leather and Accessories, Framing, Metals, Ceramics, Stone and Glass, and Conservation Supplier. Museums & Galleries of NSW Private Practice Technician “Timber, Tools, Fabrics, Leather and Accessories, Framing, Metals, Ceramics, Stone and Glass. Traditional Antique Conservation, Restoration, Furniture and Artifacts, Frames, Reproductions, Leather and Gilding, Intricate & Heritage Description: Joinery, Interiors, timber, veneers and leather for transport, car, glass, curved glass, leadlights, mirrors, clocks, barometers, cane, wicker, baise, felt, polishing, carving, turning, upholstery, blacksmith, gold and silver smith, bookbinder.”
Museums & Galleries of QLD Private Practice Technician “Timber, Tools, Fabrics, Leather and Accessories, Framing, Metals, Ceramics, Stone and Glass. Traditional Antique Conservation, Restoration, Furniture and Artifacts, Frames, Reproductions, Leather and Gilding, Intricate & Heritage Description: Description: pdfJoinery, Interiors, timber, veneers and leather for transport, car, glass, curved glass, leadlights, mirrors, clocks, barometers, cane, wicker, baise, felt, polishing, carving, turning, upholstery, blacksmith, gold and silver smith, bookbinder.” Queensland Antique Dealers Association Sponsors (2003-2009) and GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen has enjoyed a long and continuous affiliation, as an antique restorer and colleague, with most of the membership of the QADA, dating back to the earliest commissions in 1983. We’ve provided more than thirty-five years of continuous service. Encouragement and patronage from QADA members and their clientele have been integral in the evolution of GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen into the highly credentialed and trusted firm it is today.
2008 – 2013 Mudgeeraba Show – Horse Harness Maker and Furniture Maker in Pioneer Exhibit 2010 Consultant and Traditional Furniture Maker Exhibitor Hammer, Anvil & Needle Exhibit 2010
LUXURY YACHT INDUSTRYGN Olsson Classic Superyacht Interiors have been members of international, national and regional Superyacht Industry Associations since 2005, and have serviced the luxury yacht industry since 1985. International Superyacht Society, ISS Member since 2010. Categories – Accessories, Interior Designer, Interior Supplies, Yacht Supplies “Accredited, Superyacht Industry Service Provider since 1992. Custom Designers & Specialist Rare & Traditional Trade Skills. Antique Restoration and Conservation Specialists. Custom leather gilding & ornate embossing for wall and ceiling panelling. Intricate and classic joinery and cabinetry. Secret and specialised compartments. Traditionally crafted contemporary & classic fine furniture. Antique sourcing and acquisitions. Also – Boxes, Bookbinding, Frames, Mirrors, Clocks, Barometers, Oddments and Artifacts.” Super Yacht Base of Australia, SYBA and Super Yacht Great Barrier Reef, SYGBR Member 2005 -2011 Super Yacht Sydney, SYS Foundation Member 2007 – 2011 HISTORIC EARLY QUEENSLAND & EARLY AUSTRALIAN HISTORYVintage VehiclesSince 2007 Historic Commercial Vehicles Association Queensland Inc Member, Vintage Vehicle Owner and Exhibitor and Service Provider Exhibitor Providing timber, veneer, leather and ornate metal work restoration and reproduction services for vintage and classic cars and trucks. ArcheryABA & Lakeside Bowmen Since 2001 Member and Traditional Longbow Archer Blacksmithing1986-8 Department of Education, Queensland, Technical Education Branch 1995-8 Rural Activities Group and Petrie Museum, Petrie Historical Village Past Committee Member & Blacksmith Shop Exhibitor. Specialising in Furniture and Australiana – in particular blacksmithing, farming, rural buildings and machinery, horse-drawn vehicles and collectables. 1986 to present GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen. The casual operator of a traditional blacksmith forge. Horseman, Horse Drawn Vehicle Maker, Restorer, Exhibitor and Judge1983 to present GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen Restorer, Coachbuilder and Horse Drawn Vehicle Maker 1983 – 2012 Heavy Horse Owner, Breeder, Trainer and Exhibitor. Overland Horse Team Trips 2008-2013 Yangan Heavy Horse Day Volunteer Horseman at the Mick Bradford Charity Days. 1984 – 2000 Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Field Days Association Inc. Exhibitor 1988-1992 Caboolture Horse Drawn Vehicle and Pleasure Driving Society Member. 1998-9 Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Field Days Association Inc. Ringmaster 1998 Pine Rivers Show Society Horse Drawn Events Judge 1994 – 1998 Pine Rivers Heritage Museum & Historical Village, Rural Activities Group Blacksmithing Demonstrations and Horse Team Public Wagon Rides. 1988 Expo 88 Bicentennial Year Driver of the Powers Brewing Horse Team 1986 RNA, Royal Brisbane Show Winner of Tradesman Turnout 4 Horse Team 1976-1981 Light Horse Owner. Stock work and pack saddle trips. 1982 Northern Territory, Stockman. *Dates are close approximates in this section. Portable, Stationary & Traction Steam Engines – Early Agricultural & Industrial MachinerySince 2018 Queensland Steam and Vintage Machinery Society Inc’s Since 2016 Exhibitor and Grand Parade Master for QSVMSI Petrie Steam Rally Since 2015 Owner operator and private exhibitor of the portable steam engine. Since 2003 GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen Restorer of Stationary Engines. CALL US TO DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS: 07 3888 1549 GN Olsson Mastercraftsmen Accreditations – IFDA – QMBA – AAADA – AICCM Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast |