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Melbourne Savage Club
Melbourne · Australia
Private Members Clubs in Melbourne
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The Melbourne Savage Club is a long-standing private members' club in Melbourne's central business district, offering a space for artists, intellectuals, and business leaders to gather.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
The Social Room features two open fireplaces which contribute to the lighting and atmosphere of the space.
Furniture
The clubhouse contains leather lounges alongside decorative items including Heidelberg School paintings and Polynesian and Melanesian artefacts.
Materials
The interior spaces incorporate wood panelling and structural features typical of late 19th-century residential architecture.
Architecture
The club is housed in a three-storey boom-era Victorian townhouse built between 1884 and 1885.
Design Language
The aesthetic reflects a traditional and historic style preserved since the club acquired the property in 1923.
Interior Design
The interiors feature a traditional layout including a basement Tavern, a ground-level Social Room, and a third-floor billiards room.
