Chelani Sectional Sofa
Handcrafted by Veronica furniture in 009, Karen, Nairobi, Kenya
The Chelani Sectional Sofa is an L-shaped sectional sofa handcrafted in Kenya. It was shaped for long afternoons rather than brief visits, with low arms, a deep seat platform and a back that curves gently into the corner return. Each module is built and upholstered by hand, so the ribbing meets at the seams in a continuous line across the whole piece. The upholstery is worked in a wide-wale ribbed fabric in a warm golden ochre, and the ribs run vertically across the backrest, horizontally along the arms and outer panels, and lengthwise over the seat cushions. That change of direction is what gives the sofa its quiet rhythm and catches the light differently on every plane. Small dark timber feet lift the body just clear of the floor, and one arm is finished as a flat surface with recessed cup holders. Set against a pale wall and a textured rug, this sectional sofa anchors a family living room or a media space where the corner seat is the seat everyone wants. Woven or patterned cushions read well against the ribbing, as do a low round table and a floor lamp angled over one end. A matching upholstered ottoman can sit loose in front of the long run. Kenya's upholstery workshops have long worked to order, frame by frame, and Kamara exists to put that work in front of people who care how a sofa is made. Buying here means buying from a maker directly, with the marks of hand assembly left visible rather than sanded away.
Price: KES 90,000
Dimensions: L 275cm × W 80cm × H 90cm
Availability: In Stock
Category: furniture