Home & Office Furniture

Kubu Crafts Ltd are manufacturers and retailers of high quality household, business, and lodge furniture & items, combined with the best of arts, crafts, and gifts from both Zambia and the region. The company was started by Lucy Renew and Roelf Bosman in 1997 with furnishing and decorating up-market lodges along the Upper Zambezi River, from a small workshop, employing three carpenters and two finishers.  From 1997 to 2003, the business was run from a small workshop in Livingstone, using tools, which were inherited, from Lucy's father's extensive home woodwork workshop. With the opening of 3 stores in Livingstone, and the main store at Manda Hill Centre Lusaka, the workshop has now evolved into a very modern workshop with sophisticated woodworking machines for maximum quality and efficiency. Goods are transported by road weekly from Livingstone to Lusaka.    With extensive and ongoing assistance from International volunteer organizations such as P.U.M, I.E.S.C and P.S.D.P, the quality and efficiency has been upgraded to International export standards. The workshop is based in Livingstone.    We are working closely with the Danish Organization Danida and P.U.M., in a program aimed at bringing in expert instructors from the Netherlands, to train the lecturers at the technicons, who will in turn further train our staff at all levels of furniture manufacture at the use of all the new machinery introduced in the last year.    As a result of the much-improved production, Kubu rafts are able to meet custom orders deadlines more accurately, and have a larger range of ready-to purchase stock on the floor. Kubu Crafts are export-ready, and participate in export programmes such as Aid to Artisans, and are developing a steady export client base. The expertise of one of IESC's timber technology advisors visits has been very instrumental in preparing us for the process of exporting timber furniture professionally.    We work mostly with indigenous teak and rosewood, sourced from environmentally responsible and licensed lumber suppliers in the Southern Province region, which Kubu Crafts cut and dry themselves in solar kilns. Timber is treated to eliminate borer infestation before drying and production. Everything possible is done to ensure the stability and protection of furniture items, and clients are encouraged to understand that timber is ever-changing according to temperature and humidity levels.    An extensive catalog is set up for viewing the entire product catalog on computer display screen at our stores. Knowledgeable and friendly staff will guide you through the catalog and assist you with ordering the furniture of your choice. Procurement officers of diplomatic missions have the opportunity to order furniture in advance of their destined arrival, through their copies of the catalog. Completion time for orders ranges from 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the type and quantity of items. Furniture carries a guarantee against product faults of manufacture.    Kubu Crafts are committed to the introduction of new products, services and processes to gain competitive advantage and create value for all our clients.

Funzi Furniture Factory was established in Kenya in 1991 by Michael J Calnan (CV), an Australian by birth. Having travelled most of Europe and Africa during the seventies he now lives and works on the beach in Tiwi just south of Mombasa. Funzi Furniture factory manufactures traditional African furniture with a unique touch by employing the best craftsmen in Kenya.From four poster beds to stools, the full range. From cushions to curtains, we have it all. Our shop is situated 18 kilometers south of Mombasa on the main road to the Tanzanian border. All products are handmade from local hardwood using local labour without the use of electricity in any form whatsoever. We have been making furniture in this manner since 1991 and have exported to USA, Europe, Australasia and the Middle East. Our speciality is contemporary, rustic, driftwood and traditional African furniture that we make in our own workshops.

Seating has been the preferred supplier of contract and corporate seating in South Africa since 1979. Seating is a market leader in the design and manufacturing of quality contract and corporate seating which includes primarily mass retail chairs, as well as dealer, architect, designer and project based contracts. The company manufactures 80% of it's own components and plans it's own designs. All products have a five year guarantee.With more than 15,000 office chairs in permanent stock in the form of semi-finished components, the company can dispatch 80% of its orders within a lead time of 5-10 days

With its team of experienced designers and woodworkers, Italian Design Furniture is an established, dynamic Kenyan based company, which has been offering its clients the best of Italian quality in furniture for more than twelve years.   At our showroom clients experience the beauty of our solid wood furniture complemented by a wide selection of imported sofas and interior design accessories, as well as imported kitchens.   Originally based on classic Italian designs, our furniture blends exotic timbers with quality finishing products and hardware. Over the past several years, Italian Design Furniture has also designed an up market range of neo African piece, many of which are detailed with hand carvings. Over fifty percent of our production is for export.   At Italian Design Furniture we custom order sofas based on a client's choice of color and configuration. Our range of sofas ensures that we are able to find a design that suites an individual's taste and requirements.   Italian Design Furniture specializes in customized kitchens with imported appliances and a wide range of distinctive accessories. Following site meetings and careful conceptualization with our design team, a kitchen is created using our computer graphics program. Each phase up to installation is closely monitored ensuring that a kitchen is beautiful and functional, giving maximum satisfaction and pleasure.

As office-environment and ergonomic specialists, Fursys office planners and interior consultants are able to advise customers from the earliest stages of change and can assist in the customer’s decision making process. Since customer satisfaction is our highest priority, Fursys also takes great responsibility in high quality construction and post-sale warranties.Since its inception, Fursys has been leading the furniture market. In 1989, Fursys established the Furniture Research and Development Center. Fursys designs have received numerous awards and acclaims.'Fursys' brand is now in worldwide service by our intimate dealers and agents in over 40 countries.