Tembea Chair
Handcrafted by The MI Interiors in 005, Upper Savannah, Nairobi, Kenya
The Tembea Chair is a mahogany dining chair handcrafted in Kenya. Its curved backrest wraps gently around the sitter, carried by rounded arm caps that flow into the frame. The maker has shaped each timber element by hand, so the profile reads as sculptural rather than assembled. The chair is built from mahogany, its frame showing a warm, reddish-brown grain that runs along the arms, legs and cross-supports. The seat and low back are upholstered in a pale, softly textured cream fabric that contrasts with the timber. Splayed rear legs and a boxy front stance give the piece a settled, balanced proportion, while the smoothed surfaces catch the light along their edges. This dining chair sits comfortably at a table for everyday meals and slower dinners, as shown here beside a matching timber table and a fluted sideboard. The neutral upholstery works with layered rugs, ceramic vessels and soft daylight, and the compact arms let it tuck close when not in use. It suits a dining room, a study corner or a spot by the window. Buying a Tembea Chair connects you to Kenya's furniture-making tradition, where mahogany is shaped and finished by skilled hands. Every Kamara maker works to their own rhythm, so small variations in grain and tone are part of the piece. Choosing this chair supports that craft directly and brings a considered, handmade object into daily life.
Price: KES 24,000
Material: mahogany
Availability: In Stock
Category: furniture