G.F. Schmith and Co was originally started in 1957 in an old shop in Paddington Brisbane by Graham Schmith. The business moved a number of times over the years as it grew. Locals in Brisbane may remember G.F. Schmith and Co as it had premises in Enoggera, Tingalpa, Morningside, Wynnum and now at Tingalpa.
This is a family business with great knowledge and skills related to cane furniture built over the years. In 1994 Graham and his wife Ellen went into partnership with his son in law Martin Prior and his daughter Pamela. In 2000 Graham retired and the business is now owned by Martin and Pamela.
G.F. Schmith and Co mainly supplies hand made Australian cane furniture to retailers. The decision to use bayside-cane-furniture for the web site address was based on search engine and marketing appeal.