Traveling in Southern Africa and trading here is a blog for the design minded adventurer in: Architecture, African furniture and Decor, Travel, Art, Photography, Fashion, Food, Cars, Wine, Current Trends and Events. We'll even cross the borders of South Africa periodically to bring you related stories from our neighboring countries on the continent of Africa.
Rope Chair and Panga Panga Table: Table made from Panga Panga hand-crafted form untreated hardwood ties used to construct the railroads in Africa at the turn of the nineteenth century. Table Large 59”(l) x 24(w) x 28(h) or Medium 39”(l) x 20(w) x 28(h). The Rope chair is 54"(h) x 22(d) x 35(w) Seat 17" from ground. Cameroon Stool 40” diam andColonial Man approx 6.8 feet tall.
Yellow Jarrah Sliding Coffee Table: This sleeperwood table, is hand-crafted from untreated hardwood ties used to construct the railroads in Africa at the turn of the nineteenth century. Also available in; Panga Panga, Rhodesian and African Teak. 48" long x 32(w) x 16(h) closed - in open possession it is 72" long available in custom sizes. Chiefs Chair: Made from Panga Panga also available in the above mentioned timbers. 31"(h) 15(w) x 41(d) including leg extension in back.
Red Rhodesian Teak Server: This sleeperwood table, is hand-crafted from untreated hardwood ties used to construct the railroads in Africa at the turn of the nineteenth century. Also available in; Yellow Jarrah, Panga Panga, and African Teak. 67”(l) x 18(w) x 29(h).
Panga Panga Dining Room set: also available in; Yellow Jarrah, Rhodesian and African Teak. Seats 8 people and is 79"(l) x 43(w) x 29(h) available in custom sizes.
White-Pear Top and Aluminum leg Table
White-Pear & Aluminum Table: (Apodytes Dimidiata) Indigenous to the Western Cape in South Africa, and extends to some parts of Africa. These tables are available in a variety of sizes with 2 additional choices in legs, all wood or stainless steel; as well as a choice in thickness of table top 1.5” or 3.1” thickness. These choices also apply to our Indigenous Yellow-wood tables.
South African Yellow-Wood Table
Yellow-wood & Aluminum Table: Indigenous SA Yellow-wood (Podocarpus latifolius) is one of the most sought after timbers in all of South Africa. This protected wood can only be obtained after it has been established that the tree is dead or in a state of degeneration. It is 7' and 3" long and 3ft 8" wide and 3.1" thick. Custom sizes available as well as additional choices in table legs, all wood or stainless steel.
Kari Gum Deck Chair : (Eucalyptus Deversicolor) 56W 100L 97H cm: This stunning fold-up Deck Chair was created by an architect, specifically designed around local alien South African timber species. When Eucalyptus is carefully harvested and cured, one is rewarded with an extremely durable and attractive timber in rich colors ranging from honey browns to deep rich reds. Most importantly, using Eucalyptus is ecologically sound. Finish linseed oil & bees wax protective coating.
White Gum Deck Chair: (Eucalyptus Cladocalyx) 56W 100L 97H cm: This stunning fold-up Deck Chair was created by an architect, specifically designed around local alien South African timber species. When Eucalyptus is carefully harvested and cured, one is rewarded with an extremely durable and attractive timber in rich colors ranging from honey browns to deep rich reds. Most importantly, using Eucalyptus is ecologically sound. Finish linseed oil & bees wax protective coating.
Fugue Infinity Chairs: Size: 900mm height | 600mm widest | 650mm depth: From L to R: Chair X: legs shaped in X; Chair 2: legs with Solid parallel sides; Chair IV: four thin legs; Zigzag: Z shaped chair. The Fugue chairs can be manufactured in the following wood: spruce, oak and ash. The finish on these chairs is a blend of beeswax and plant oil, they can be finished in clear, white or black (in otherwords the pitting in the patina of the wood takes the colour only) the white oil finish has been used here.
Largesse Chair: Is a light and elegant chair made from solid ash, despite its appearance of being a hard bench and seat-back, our ergonomic background work has ensured that it is extremely comfortable to sit in. This chair can be made out of ash, oak & walnut. The finish is a blend of beeswax and plant oil, other finish options are; in clear, white or black (in otherwords the pitting in the patina of the wood takes the color only) the black oil finish has been used here. Size 825H x 550Wx 650D mm.
Cameroon Bed: BBC 010: 180cm x 45cm x 18cm high: Hand carved in Cameroon, this rustic elegant piece adds a sculptural element to any room, and can be used as a coffee table in any living area.
African Hardwood Stools: Sourced from Mozambique each stool is unique according to the different wooden stumps obtained and have their own natural edges and characters. Names & Specie of Wood from L – R: Zigzag =Panga Panga: Bobbin= Wild Mango: Goblet= Panga Panga: Drum= Wild Mango and V-shape= Wild Mango (Please see Wave stool next image) Sizes: approx 400mmH x 300mm diam. We require a minimum purchase of 2 stools per order in any combination of our designs.
Cameroon Stool: BBC 003: 50cm diam x 40cm high: Available in white, black or dark Brown: Hand Carved in Cameroon, this elegant piece adds a sculptural element to any room.
Cameroon Stool: BBC 009: 60cm diam x 40cm high: Available in a large variety of sizes and in black, white or dark Brown: Hand Carved in Cameroon, this elegant piece adds a sculptural element to any room, as seen in Architectural Digest and several other life style magazines across the globe. The artist carved the shape from a single tree trunk and was originally created for a King.
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African Wood Vases: These one-of-a-kind hand turned vases are created by several different artists and no two are alike. From L to R; Pot: made from Panga Panga 300x300x200mmH; Drum: Wild Mango 160x160x400mmH; Tubular: Wild Mango 180x180x300mmH; Pot: Wild Mango 300x300x200mmH
Ivory Coast Plank: BBC 014: 100cm long x 70 wide: This hand carved wood plank mask is a stunning addition to a room whether traditional or contemporary. Please email us for we source a great many plank mask just let us know your requirements and we will provide you with images to choose from.
Ivory Coast Plank Mask: BBC 012: 110cm long x 70 diam: This hand carved wood plank mask is a stunning addition to a room whether traditional or contemporary. Please email us for we source a great many plank mask just let us know your requirements and we will provide you with images to choose from.
Petal Light: Size: 1metre diameter | 300mm height: The petal light is a hanging pendant light made from Panda friendly bamboo ply. It is handmade so each part of each light shade is entirely different. The finish on the Petal light is a blend of beeswax and plant oil, with a clear finish.
