How We Build Furniture
We use solid blackwood and old-school techniques because that's what lasts. Simple as that.
About Us
We're a family business in Brackenfell, Cape Town. We don't mass-produce furniture or keep stock. We make one piece at a time, designed for whoever ordered it.
Our approach is simple: listen to your vision, design it together, and craft it with the same care we'd give to our own furniture. Every piece starts only after you approve the design, ensuring you get exactly what you envisioned.
We work from our Brackenfell workshop, which means no showroom overhead and better prices for you. This factory-direct approach lets us offer custom, solid blackwood furniture at prices comparable to mass-produced alternatives that won't last a fraction as long.
What Sets Us Apart
Family-Owned Values
A proudly South African, family-owned business. We treat every customer with respect and every piece with care.
Traditional Techniques
We use time-tested joinery methods that have proven their strength over centuries. No shortcuts, just solid craftsmanship.
Premium Materials
Working exclusively with solid blackwood. No veneers, no particleboard. Only materials worthy of becoming family heirlooms.
Made-to-Order
Every piece is crafted specifically for you after design approval. We don't mass produce or keep inventory.
Why Blackwood?
We work exclusively with solid blackwood because it's simply the best material for furniture that's meant to last for generations.
Exceptional Durability
Blackwood is one of the hardest, most durable woods available. It resists scratches, dents, and wear. Perfect for furniture that lasts generations.
Rich, Deep Tones
Natural dark brown to deep chocolate colors with beautiful grain patterns. Each piece has unique character and develops a stunning patina over time.
Stability
Blackwood is naturally stable with minimal expansion or contraction. Your furniture maintains its integrity through South Africa's varying climate.
Timeless Beauty
Never goes out of style. Blackwood furniture looks as elegant today as it will decades from now, growing more beautiful with age.
Why We Build the Old Way
Modern manufacturing uses shortcuts. We don't. We use traditional joinery because it holds up better over time.
What We Do
- Mortise and tenon joints (the kind that don't fall apart)
- Hand-pick each piece of wood
- Take our time getting it right
- Hand-finish everything for a smooth result
What We Don't Do
- ✗Mass production or keeping stock inventory
- ✗Veneers, particleboard, or composite materials
- ✗Shortcuts that compromise quality or durability
- ✗Rush jobs that sacrifice attention to detail
Our Quality Standards
Every piece that leaves our Brackenfell workshop meets these standards:
- Only solid blackwood. Never veneers or composites
- Traditional joinery techniques for maximum strength
- Hand-selected wood for grain quality and character
- Multiple quality checkpoints during production
- Hand-finished to perfection
- Built to last for generations
We don't do warranties. Instead, we just build things well enough that you won't need one. If we're doing it right, this furniture should outlast us all.
The Factory-Direct Advantage
What You Save
- • No showroom rent and overhead
- • No sales commissions
- • No middleman markups
- • No inventory storage costs
What You Get
- • Direct communication with craftsmen
- • Custom quality at fair prices
- • Transparent pricing and process
- • Free collection from Brackenfell
The result? Custom, solid blackwood furniture at prices comparable to mass-produced alternatives, but built to last for generations, not just years.
Ready to Experience the Difference?
Let's create furniture that reflects our commitment to quality and your unique vision.