Created by craftsmens' caring hands....

Established in 1967 by William (Bill) O'Connell this well respected family business has been passed down a generation to sons James and Kevin who now design and manufacture Clydestyle Furniture from their individual branches in Wairoa and Hastings, Hawkes Bay.

"As New Zealand's leading leather furniture manufacturers, we cater for all our customer's requirements. While our reputation for comfort and quality is enjoyed in homes throughout NZ, many pieces also grace Parliament House and businesses such as the Hawkes Bay County Hotel and the Ruapehu Chateau. Because we own and operate ClydeStyle by O'Connell, you deal personally with the people making the furniture. Our furniture is wholly New Zealand made using renewable resources in the manufacture of our frames, NZ sourced products as components and we recommend the use of first grade NZ leather from Tasman Tanning when possible."

Superior Leather & Wooden Furniture From Master Craftsmen.
Valuing personal service, quality and commitment, Clydestyle Furniture by O'Connell has established a fine reputation throughout NZ and beyond.
​ Specialising in the creation of leather furniture, custom cabinet-making and restoration services, traditional time-tested methods together with modern technology help produce premium products that discerning consumers demand.

The company's reputation has been built on quality and consistency. This has been achieved by ensuring all the work is done within O'Connell's factory - from frame making to the final inspection.  ClydeStyle's Essex Leather wing-chair earned and holds the coveted New Zealand Designmark award. Only products of the highest quality and workmanship gain this award and the same stringent quality controls are in force today. High standards are placed on the ability of the craftsmen, James and Kevin who operate the business with branches in Wairoa and Hastings.

James who is a trained cabinetmaker & qualified with an advanced Trade Certificate is also an industry assessor for the furniture-making industry.
Kevin trained as an Upholsterer and Motor Trimmer, gaining highest marks in the Trade Certificate exam that year for upholsterers throughout New Zealand. He was chosen to be part of an elite board that updated the last NZQA requirements for upholstery apprentices.
Both partners are talented designers and continue to expand on the classic manufactured range as well as developing customer ideas.

This website is designed as an online brochure and an insight to our company's standards and versatility to meet your needs.

Upholstery

The Upholstery department takes great pride in restoring your current furniture, to restore it to its original glory or restyling it - including frame repairs and woodwork re-polishing by our Cabinet department.

Cabinets

Our Cabinet department is skilled in creating original and unique pieces as required. Whether it's bookshelves, hutch dressers or larger furnishings such as dining suites and entertainment centre's - your ideas can become reality.

Automotive

Our Automotive trimming department specializes in full restorations of vintage and classic cars along with repairs and recovers in modern vehicles, motorbike seats and tonneau covers.