Serengeti Chest of Drawers
Handcrafted by The MI Interiors in 005, Upper Savannah, Nairobi, Kenya
The Serengeti Chest of Drawers is a chest of drawers handcrafted in Kenya from mahogany. It is built as two vertical columns of four drawers, framed by gently rounded corners that soften its considerable presence. The making shows in the quiet consistency of the drawer fronts and the clean run of each pull across the face. The piece is made of mahogany finished in a deep, near-black charcoal tone that lets the form lead rather than the grain. Eight drawers sit flush within a continuous surround, each fitted with a slim horizontal metal handle. The top is a single broad plane, and the base steps in slightly to lift the body off the floor. Edges are radiused rather than sharp, giving the whole frame a rounded, monolithic character. This chest of drawers suits a bedroom, where its top holds a lamp, a stack of books and a vase without crowding. The generous storage takes folded clothing and linens across its eight drawers, while the calm surface reads well against pale walls and timber floors. Placed beside a bed or along an open wall, it anchors a room in soft evening light. Buying from a Kamara maker connects you to Kenya's living tradition of working mahogany by hand. Each chest is made by a skilled craftsperson rather than a production line, so small marks of the hand belong to the piece. It carries the character of where and how it was made.
Price: KES 42,000
Material: mahogany
Availability: In Stock
Category: furniture