The Five Year Fight to Bring Franco Cozzo Back to Brunswick – And His Parting Advice to His Daughters The story of Franco Cozzo's Brunswick showroom is one of resilience and tradition, a testament to the power of family bonds and the enduring appeal of Italian design.
For five years, the furniture store sat empty, waiting for its next chapter. Franco Cozzo first set up shop on Victoria Street in 1959, selling whitegoods door to door before expanding into furniture.
His showrooms became a staple of Melbourne's multicultural landscape, reflecting his own Italian heritage and passion for design.