Publicity photograph for Tessa, Mark Strizic, c 1971.

The Tessa T4 hammock design leather lounge suite oozed comfort. It was perfect for kicking back on the weekend and embracing the informality of the suburban Melbourne lounge room. Originally known as Twen, Tessa was established by Fred Lowen in 1968. Its lounge and dining room furniture is still manufactured in the Melbourne suburb of Bayswater.