Design-forward furniture studio in Nairobi.
GoodBones combines modern fabrication with Kenyan craft. We work with cypress, mango, Meru oak, and Mvule alongside welded steel, textiles, and tiles to deliver considered lighting and furniture releases.
- Materials
- Cypress, mango, Meru oak, Mvule, steel, fabric, tiles
- Editions
- 15 pieces per release
- Studio
- Nairobi, Kenya - open by appointment
Sculptural Nairobi pieces grounded in craftsmanship.
Lighting, coffee tables, shelving, and seating are hand-finished in our Nairobi workshop and serialized for provenance. Expect bold silhouettes that blend modern fabrication with time-honored technique.
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ShelvingWarm minimalism anchored in material honesty.
Our process respects the grain, patina, and soul of every material. Each release is a study in balance: bold geometry softened by tactile finishes.
Material Alchemy
Cypress, mango, Meru oak, and Mvule meet welded steel, artisan textiles, and hand-laid tiles to create depth without visual noise as each piece ages with character.
Edition-Based Craft
Pieces are produced in tightly edited runs from our Nairobi studio. Every release is documented and serialized for provenance across East Africa and beyond.
Function in Motion
Hidden joinery, soft-close mechanisms, and adaptive lighting balance tactile delight with daily usability across homes, lodges, and hospitality spaces.
A collaborative arc from discovery to installation.
We design in dialogue with architects and homeowners. Expect ritualized check-ins, material samples, and obsessive attention to finishing details.
- Step 01
Discovery
We map the architectural context, usage patterns, and cultural cues across Nairobi and the region to define a mood-forward design brief.
- Step 02
Narrative Drafting
Iterative sketches and material studies converge into a digital model and physical maquette with woven fabric, carved timber, and tile samples for review.
- Step 03
Fabrication
Partner artisans bend wood, forge steel, and hand-finish surfaces in small batches within our Nairobi workshop.
- Step 04
Installation
White-glove delivery, on-site adjustments, and material care documentation ensure a seamless handoff across Kenya and East Africa.
A Nairobi studio building furniture with architectural backbone.
The GoodBones workshop spans design, prototyping, and fabrication under one roof. We collaborate with Nairobi metalworkers, textile artists, and wood carvers to merge modern techniques with ancestral know-how.
Our releases are documented meticulously - CAD, material boards, and finish schedules - so integrating with architects and interior designers across East Africa is seamless.
Mixed-material prototyping bay with finishing lounge for steelwork, upholstery, and tile inlays.
Ready for a collaboration? Let's define your next statement piece.
Share floor plans, inspiration, or moodboards. We'll respond within two business days with availability and an initial concept outline.