A Sourcing Consultancy…

Helping interior designers, retailers and home owners source high-quality decor from Africa

Sourcing authentic well made in Africa artisanal homewares and objects for your home or interiors project can be a challenge if you don’t know where to look.

This is where We can help

We offer a dedicated sourcing service

Well Made Africa, our dedicated sourcing service of handpicked, high-quality makers and impactful African artisan-luxe brands ensures you can procure with confidence.

Finding beautiful artisan goods for your next project is simple

These 3 steps will get you on your way. All you need to do is …
CONTACT US

Using the enquiry form to submit your meeting request.

DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS

Tell us about your project and what you’re looking for. We’ll do the research.

PLACE ORDERS

We will make the connections and guide you through the ordering, and shipping process.

This service is for you if you

  • You are an interior designer or architect looking for furniture and decor by African artisan brands.
  • You are retailer interested in stocking African artisan brands and need help finding what you need.
  • You are unsure about how to source and where to interior products from Africa.
  • You want to decorate your home with soulful, stylish objects that reflet your heritage.
  • You want someone to guide you through the commissioning and sourcing process.

Step into a world of exceptional craftsmanship & creativity


The ateliers of Africa are overflowing with creativity and ingenuity. atelier 55 invites you to discover the soulful and dynamic stories shaping an ever-evolving, continent-wide landscape of heritage craftsmanship revitalised through contemporary design.

Our story

atelier 55 connects global audiences to the best in contemporary craft and design from Africa. We have been shining the spotlight on makers, designers and organisations that are contributiong to a well made in Africa aesthetic by sharing their stories and amplifying their voices in the the global sector.

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Jomo Tariku says…

“…atelier 55 has been a source for research of current trends, networking with other designers as well as a place that has shared my work through the years.”

Founder, jomofurniture.com
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Get ready to infuse your interior spaces with the soul & sophistication of contemporay African craft & design

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Interested in buying and collecting contemporary African craft & design, but are unsure where to start?

Get started with our free beginner’s guide.

Created for interior designers, retailers, collectors and homeowners alike, this insightful guide will take you through what you need to consider to find or commission the perfect objects for your project or home.

‘However far a stream flows, it doesn’t forget its origin.’

African proverb