Fenton & Fenton, a much-loved Australian homewares boutique that garnered a massive following over the years, has collapsed.
The once-thriving business in the trendy suburb of Prahran in melbourne’s inner southeast has been placed under external administration.
The merchant’s website, now defunct, features a brief statement announcing the liquidation: “Fenton & Fenton Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) is now in Liquidation with Adam Nikitins and Stewart McCallum of EY appointed liquidators.”
Lucy Fenton, the director of the business, begun the journey in 2008 with a small showroom on High Street, Prahran.
Describing the company’s unique niche as “part interiors boutique, part gallery,” she had created a treasure trove of furniture, homewares, and art from a vibrant array of colours and patterns sourced both locally and globally.
Fenton & Fenton quickly rose in popularity, riding the wave of Melbourne’s interior design boom.
The business’s success led to expansion, and in May 2019, a second showroom was opened in Collingwood.
However, the online store was considered the backbone of the business, shipping their products across Australia and New Zealand.
The company’s Instagram page, boasting a colourful display of its…
