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Design: Furniture Inspired by Ndebele Patterns

Siyanda Mbele [South Africa]

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[Image credit: Pinda and Nandini Stacked Side Tables – Siyanda Mbele ]

The colourful, geometric patterns used by the Ndebele of South African are given a refreshing, contemporary update by South African interior and furniture designer, Siyanda Mbele. The patterns have provided the inspiration for an innovative range of furniture entitled, Nandini. The collection comprises compact, multi-functional side tables that can also be stacked to form shelving units.

Nandini Side Tables - Siyanda Mbele
Nandini Side Tables - Siyanda Mbele

[Image credits: Nandini Side tables – Siyanda Mbele]

Siyanda graduated from the Durban University of Technology with a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. He is inspired by the diverse cultures of South Africa and also references patterns of the Venda and Zulu amongst others in his work. His explorations of simplifying and playing with the shapes are a defining hallmark of his designs, using the traditional aesthetics to inform the surface patterns and product shapes for example in the structure of the legs. Each table is individually hand-painted; and designed and manufactured under the label Pinda, the Durban-based studio he founded.

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For further information about Siyanda Mbele visit: www.behance.net


[Image credits: All images belong to Siyanda Mbele. If downloaded and used elsewhere please credit accordingly.]

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