The Design TrainDec 8, 20214 minThe Evolution of a RangeTo end the year we look at some of our popular table ranges and examine how they evolved.
The Design TrainNov 22, 20215 minThe Benefits of Bespoke FurnitureWe enjoy being approached to create bespoke furnishings and, with over 30 years in the industry, consider ourselves experts in the field
Andrew KnappSep 20, 20214 minHeritage Day- Looking toward the futureThis month we would like acknowledge where our local design ideas came from and, more importantly, where they are heading.
Andrew KnappAug 21, 20215 minWood Veneers – More than Meets the EyeAn interesting look at a widely used product used in furniture design - wood veneers.
The Design TrainJul 23, 20214 minNesting Instincts – The space-saving idea that endured the centuriesThomas Sheraton made his first nesting table in the 18th century and it is as popular now as it was then.
The Design TrainMar 19, 20216 minDISCOVERING OURSELVES - EXPLORING ADVANCES IN SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGNMarch 2021 Image: the Mvelo Desk from designer Siyanda Mbele What better way to celebrate Human Right's Day than to take a brief journey...
The Design TrainFeb 20, 20216 minShaping our Lives – Geometrics in DécorFebruary 2021 If you have ever wondered why geometrics shapes are an often re-reoccurring theme in the design world the answer is simple;...
Andrew KnappJan 11, 20215 minThe Console Table – An age-old love affair.A console originally referred to the s-shaped bracket that was used to affix a half-moon shelf (called a demi-lune) to a wall...
The Design TrainDec 6, 20206 minWhat makes furniture an investment?Investment furnishings used to be considered the sole realm of antiques or iconic designer pieces. Fortunately, this perception has changed.
The Design TrainNov 23, 20205 minCutting Through the ConfusionCoffee tables shouldn’t be relegated to the realm of an afterthought, after all, a good coffee table is the ultimate multi-tasker.