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Jomo Tariku on changing perceptions around what constitutes modern furniture
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“The modern furniture industry treats African furniture as something of a novelty,” says the Ethiopian-American furniture designer.
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20 May 19
Modern furniture from reclaimed wood
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Siyanda Mazibuko is a self-taught furniture designer who upcycles wood and into functional products.
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26 Feb 16
JesseJames
JesseJames is a Cape Town-based industrial design company that deliver inventive and creative design solutions.
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4 Mar 14
Woven wood
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Bearing resemblance to African furniture design, Patricia Urquiola designs a wooden chair for Moroso.
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1 May 13
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