Why we love Contemporary African Furniture

Focus on Alaga Collections

In this part of the world, it’s not uncommon to find that nine of ten living space you walk into are usually furnished with western inspired furniture, arts and decorations. While they are not lacking in their aesthetic appeal, a lot of them are largely not relatable.  In more recent times, the narrative and scenery of interior furnishing has been rigorously engaged by inventive and innovative African designers that are telling the African story through their arts and crafts, through contemporary and conscious artistry that beholds our heritage and cuts across the globe.  Today, we focus on one of such brands- Alaga, a Nigerian based furniture and Interior design company. Join us as we explore some of their iconic collections and tell you Why We Love Contemporary African Furniture.

Furniture with a contemporary African flair usually incorporates a lot of dark wood, as well as bamboo and rattan. Combine that with some of the brilliant hues that are often found in woven materials and textiles like Ankara, Kampala and Aso-oke, then you will find yourself falling in love with the timeless Osuka collection and Agbantara chair by Alaga.

Their most recent collection, the ‘DANFO Collection’ draws inspirations from the transportation on the streets of Lagos, a city in Nigeria. The refreshing collection plays with clear cut lines in form of stripes symbolic of the Lagos buses popularly known as ‘Danfo’. It also adopts the fresh yellow colour of the buses and will definitely seat pretty in a study, an outdoor location or any other place that really appeals to you.

We have always loved the intricacies and sophistication of contemporary African furniture, Alaga Collections further reignites our love and attraction through their conscious and thoughtful designs that are well poised for ultimate elegance.

You can click here to shop their collections on our store.