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CTFW Design Talks is the official Cape Town Furniture Week conference. Join us for an engaging afternoon of conversation and inspiration, followed by Opening Night at exhibition venues around town. Speakers include Haldane Martin, Sindiso Khumalo, Luke Pedersen, Joey Khuvutlu and more. Limited to 200 places (Tickets: R280). Full programme coming soon...
Opening Night is the official kick-off of Cape Town Furniture Week. Walk between exhibitions and open showrooms in each district, or find talks and launch events happening at some of the venues. Use the 'Opening Night' filter on the Exhibitors page to see who will be open, and use one of the CTFW print maps to find your way around. Free to attend.
Alongside their new Tribe Collection, OKHA hosts a discussion on 'What Makes for Great Design… and a Great Design Business', in collaboration with VISI Magazine. The conversation will be moderated by Steve Smith (VISI), with Adam Court (OKHA), Nikhil Tricam (Studio Kalki), and Peter van der Post (Indigenus).
The CTFW festival hub for this year's edition is at Church House, located alongside St George's Cathedral. The hub hosts the New Design Exhibition, along with pop-up installations by various brands and designers over three floors. Join us for Opening Night, and discover new and unreleased designs by some of South Africa's best emerging and established brands.
Join INOVA for the unveiling of the HAY AAC 222 chairs reimagined by 10 local artists and design studios. The 'Kaapenhagen' Design Challenge is an initiative of INOVA Concept Store, in collaboration with HAY and Cape Town Furniture Week.
Join the Spectrum team at their studio to celebrate the launch of Spectrum Mirror in South Africa. The event coincides with the Castle House's annual Open Studios.
Join Pedersen + Lennard on Opening Night and discover their refreshed showroom – exuding the colours, material sensibility, and quality that the Cape Town-based furniture brand is known for.
Join Newport Lighting for a celebration of their Bree Street showroom's 10th birthday, along with a launch of new products by Italian brand Linea Light.
Join Wunders for Opening Night at their De Waterkant showroom, where they'll be launching new collaborations with Skinny la Minx and Dokter and Misses, and an in-house exhibition and product launch celebrating the 'humble bankie'.
Join Meyer Von Wielligh for Opening Night, where the reclusive Abrie Von Wielligh will be at the showroom to meet designers and clients. Meyer Von Wielligh will be exhibiting their furniture alongside photographs by Kevin Mackintosh.
Join the AD team at their Cape Town showroom for a drink to celebrate Opening Night and their latest designs.
Join Dokter and Misses for drinks to celebrate the opening of their new Cape Town showroom, along with a sneak peek at their new range.
Join Houtland for a glass of wine to celebrate the opening of their new Cape Town showroom.
Join Major John and Wire Maven for a drink to celebrate the launch of their new range and installation for Cape Town Furniture Week.
Join Kino for an Opening Night celebration as they host the official launch of their new Stitch Table range, suitably displayed in a café setting on Kloof Street.
Join Bofred for Opening Night, as they launch their new showroom to the public and reveal their latest collaboration with Frances VH.
Join James and the JMFS team at their pop-up exhibition to celebrate opening night and their latest table and chair designs.
Join Herringbone for a rare glimpse into the magic of handwoven rugs. Explore their eclectic collection and take part in an interactive weaving demonstration by Herringbone and Weluka Rug Studio. Experience the art of rug-making firsthand – try your hand at the loom, spin yarn, and connect with the traditions behind these timeless textiles.
Join Laurie Wiid van Heerden for a guided tour of Wiid Design's Observatory studio and workshop. Discover how they work with cork, experiment with ceramics, and collaborate with other artists and designers.
Join Kevin Fellingham for a talk at the Erik Laubscher and Claude Bouscharain Trust, a space designed by Kevin that makes visible the crossover between architecture and furniture.
Get an exclusive look at the brand new Wunders factory in Lansdowne, led by Bianca Shapiro. The family business has produced sofas and upholstered furniture for over 40 years, and is increasingly producing pieces for other local designers and brands.
Join Meyer Von Wielligh at their showroom, where the reclusive Abrie Von Wielligh will be present to meet with designers, clients and other interested attendees. Meyer Von Wielligh will be exhibiting their furniture alongside photographs by Kevin Mackintosh.
Join Bronze Age for a special tour of their foundry, showcasing the range of work they do, as well as the unique contemporary furniture of NØDE. If timing works out, you'll get to see casting in action.
Join Weylandts for a meeting of minds at their Castle Street atelier. Anna Weylandt and Thebe Magugu will discuss the inspiration behind their limited edition sofa collaboration and fruitful partnership.
Explore the wonder that is the shared warehouse of furniture dealers Space Agency and Cape City Modern, with a guided tour highlighting standout pieces, South Africa's love of knock-offs, and ordinary objects.
Join contemporary metalworker Rupert Green (Green Brother) for an intimate tour through his workshop, highlighting the experimental nature of his work and making for the sake of making. Limited to 5 people.
Join vetsak for an after work drink and connect with designers, industry professionals, and other inspired Furniture Week attendees. Lianel De Jongh from Joburg-based furniture and interior design studio Acre will be the guest speaker.
Join INOVA for an in-store chat with Charlotte Baines from HAY, talking about the reimagining of HAY's AAC 222 chair by 10 local artists and design studios as part of the 'Kaapenhagen' Design Challenge. More information coming soon...
Join vetsak for an exclusive tour of their Cape Town factory, where they produce and assemble a range of products designed for modern comfort. While the tour starts at 10am, there will be a complimentary shuttle departing from the vetsak showroom 9.30am, returning after the tour.
Join Pedersen + Lennard as Co-founder Luke Pedersen sits down with Editor of VISI Magazine Steve Smith for an engaging discussion on all things design. Take a seat with a cup of coffee and treats.
Join Arrange Studio and Chommies for a talk on the importance of 'play' in design. More information coming soon...
Willowlamp turns 20 this year! Join them for a tour of their Salt River workshop, seeing behind the scenes where they design and produce their iconic lighting products and award-winning installations.
Join Jan Ernst for an exclusive studio tour, exploring the memories and landscapes that inform his creative body of work. See the making process in action and get a glimpse of Jan's prototyping journey as he develops his first ceramic furniture collection, launching later this year.
Join the HALDANE team for a guided tour through their new Salt River showroom, including a preview of unreleased designs.
Discover the collections of the Iziko Social History Centre with a special tour through the building's treasure-filled storerooms. The tour will highlight a broad range of objects – from ancient artefacts to Cape furniture and contemporary ceramics.
An afternoon soirée at the Wunders showroom. Mingle with Heather Moore of Skinny la Minx, see the new range produced with Dokter + Misses, and take in an exhibition celebrating the 'humble bankie'.
Join Sofacompany at their Cape Town showroom for a talk on Danish design and a live art experience with Cape Town based artist Reneè Russouw.
Join Jarvis Ball for a short discussion around the evolution of his design philosophy, followed by drinks and a walkabout with the designer and collaborating artist.
Join Jan Ernst for an exclusive studio tour, exploring the memories and landscapes that inform his creative body of work. See the making process in action and get a glimpse of Jan's prototyping journey as he develops his first ceramic furniture collection, launching later this year.
Join Tandem Design House for an afternoon pop-up party. Grab a coffee, take a seat, and meet the makers while seeing Tandem's furniture up close.
Join Bofred's Carla Erasmus and Frances Van Hasselt (Frances VH) for a conversation on collaboration and craft in the new Bofred showroom.
Join Hoop at their Loop Street showroom to celebrate a year of kitchen design, complemented by a Cape Town standard of coffee, bagels, and conversation.
Enjoy coffee and croissants while exploring LIM's showroom. Marc will guide you through styling and curating a space with their designs.
Join N I S H at a new event space, 156 KLOOF, where you will experience the brand unveiled. This event will highlight the work behind the scenes at N I S H.
Enjoy coffee and croissants while exploring LIM's showroom. Marc will guide you through styling and curating a space with their designs.