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Furniture Art Company Portfolio

Custom Furniture Projects in South Africa & Beyond

Explore selected government, hospitality, heritage restoration and residential projects completed by our Bloemfontein furniture workshop. Our work spans custom design, manufacturing, project management, export, delivery and installation.

Established in 1992  •  South African manufacturer  •  Local and international project experience

Established in 1992

More than three decades of specialised woodworking and custom furniture experience.

South African Manufacturer

Furniture designed and manufactured through our Bloemfontein workshop.

Multiple Project Sectors

Residential, commercial, hospitality, government and institutional work.

Design Through Installation

Planning, manufacture, project management, delivery, export and installation experience.

Selected Project Experience

A Portfolio Across Different Sectors

The original Furniture Art Company portfolio records work completed locally and internationally. The case studies below are selected examples of larger government, hospitality, restoration and private projects rather than a complete list of everything manufactured by the workshop.

Government & Institutional

Custom furniture for formal public spaces, including the Lesotho Parliament National Assembly.

Hospitality & International

Furniture, décor, finishes, sourcing and export experience for the Nofa Resort project in Saudi Arabia.

Heritage Restoration

Restoration work recorded for Mapikela House and the Wesleyan Church in South Africa.

Residential & Bespoke

Made-to-order furniture designed, manufactured and installed around individual client preferences.

Project Photography

Lesotho Parliament Project Gallery

These photographs are drawn from the existing portfolio media and show selected views from the parliament furniture project and completed installation.

International Hospitality Project

Nofa Resort, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The portfolio records a large international project for an African-styled resort in Riyadh, combining custom furniture with coordinated décor, finishes and project-management services.

Project Record

Client: HRH/Prince Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al Kabeer
Project period: 2008 – 2009
Recorded budget: R 12 000 000.00

Scope: Design, manufacture and export of furniture, décor, floors, wall art and curtains.

Services recorded: Design, manufacturing, project management, fabric selection, planning, budgeting, sourcing and installation.

The source portfolio records the project as completed and shipped.

Selected South African Work

Restoration, Hospitality & Residential Projects

Alongside the featured Lesotho and Saudi Arabian projects, the existing portfolio documents restoration, hospitality and private residential work completed in South Africa.

Mapikela House, South Africa

Client: Free State Arts, Sport and Culture
Recorded value: R 400 000
Project type: Heritage restoration

The portfolio describes restoration work intended to preserve the historical character and integrity of Mapikela House.

Wesleyan Church, South Africa

Client: Free State Arts, Sport and Culture
Project period: November 2012 – May 2013
Project type: Heritage restoration

The project focused on preserving and restoring the Wesleyan Church while maintaining its historical significance.

Pella Grasa Stables & Guesthouse, Douglas

Client: Steyn Diamonds
Recorded value: R 800 000
Project type: Hospitality and equestrian facilities

The project included the design, manufacturing and installation of custom furniture for the guesthouse and stable facilities.

Nico Oosthuisen South Africa House

Recorded value: R 2 400 000.00
Project type: Bespoke residential furniture

Custom furniture was designed, manufactured and installed according to the client’s preferences and interior-style requirements.

What the Portfolio Demonstrates

Capabilities Across Complex Projects

The projects show a broad delivery capability—from initial design and material selection to manufacturing, sourcing, project coordination, export and installation.

Custom Design & Planning

Furniture and interior elements developed around the project brief, space and required function.

Specialist Manufacturing

Custom furniture, décor components and architectural woodwork produced for individual projects.

Installation & Fitment

Final placement and installation recorded across government, hospitality and residential work.

Project Management & Budgeting

Planning, budgeting, sourcing and coordination for complex local and international projects.

Materials, Fabrics & Sourcing

Selection and sourcing of furniture materials, décor, fabrics and coordinated finishes.

Restoration & Conservation

Heritage-focused work intended to retain historical character and significance.

From Brief to Completion

How Larger Furniture Projects Are Managed

Every project differs, but the portfolio supports a structured approach that connects design, budgeting, manufacturing, coordination and final installation.

01

Project Brief

Understand the site, intended use, design direction, scope and practical requirements.

02

Design & Specification

Develop the furniture concept, dimensions, materials, finishes and required details.

03

Planning & Budgeting

Confirm the quotation, sourcing, programme, logistics and project responsibilities.

04

Manufacture & Coordination

Produce the work while managing quality, suppliers and project progress.

05

Delivery, Export & Installation

Coordinate delivery or export and complete installation where included in the agreed scope.

Project Enquiries

Portfolio & Project Questions

These answers help prospective residential, commercial, hospitality and institutional clients understand the range represented by the portfolio and how to begin a new enquiry.

What types of projects are shown in this portfolio?

The selected work covers government and institutional furniture, international hospitality, heritage restoration and bespoke residential furniture.

Does Furniture Art Company work outside Bloemfontein?

Yes. The existing portfolio includes projects elsewhere in South Africa, in Maseru in the Kingdom of Lesotho and in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Can one company manage design, manufacture and installation?

The project records include combinations of design, manufacturing, project management, sourcing, delivery, export and installation, depending on the agreed scope.

Does the company undertake restoration work?

Yes. Mapikela House and the Wesleyan Church are listed in the portfolio as restoration projects intended to preserve historical character and significance.

What should I send when discussing a new project?

Send the project location, intended use, approximate measurements or drawings, reference photographs, preferred materials or finishes and the timeframe you are working toward.

Are the project budgets current price guides?

No. The amounts shown are historical records attached to completed projects. A current quotation must be prepared for the actual scope, materials, location and timing of a new project.

Start a Project Conversation

Planning a Residential, Commercial or Institutional Project?

Send your project brief, location, measurements, drawings or reference images. Furniture Art Company can review the scope and advise on the next steps for design, manufacturing, delivery and installation.