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ONE-TO-ONE WITH DESIGNER STEPHEN RICH

GETTING TO KNOW STEPHEN RICH

We chat with celebrated Johannesburg interior designer Stephen Rich. Stephen’s interiors are elegant, sumptuous, layered, and very considered. He creates spaces that are loaded with texture, materiality, and scale and are a feast for the senses. Stephen and his talented design team have an enviable portfolio of stellar projects under their belt. His furniture selection game is en pointe and we’re thrilled to call him our client. We’re keen to share some insights with you as well as show you a selection of his beautiful projects… we hope you enjoy.

What would you say you are known for?

I would say I am best known for creating extraordinary and innovative interiors for my clients with my sharp eye for elegance and functionality.

Where do you find your inspiration? 

My inspiration comes from an accumulation of over 40 years of experience in the industry. My vast travels around the world inspire me to create new ideas and concepts for my clients.

What is your number one design tip? 

Above all else, practicality.

Which of your projects are you most proud of and why? 

This is a tough one, as I have worked on many amazing projects over the years. Two that come to mind are Werksmans Sandton, as this is an iconic building that brings classic and contemporary architecture and interiors together. Also, a residential project I did about 20 years ago in Sandhurst, where I believe some of my best work came to life.

Where have you used Core Furniture products before? 

Core Furniture has been used in numerous projects of mine over the years. It is a product that is solid in its manufacturing, current in its look and design, and long-lasting… perfect for my clients.

How did you become an interior designer? 

Simple, by default.

Why would you recommend Core Furniture’s offering to your clients?

I would recommend Core Furniture because of its quality and style.

Which Core Furniture product do you currently have your eye on?

We have our eye on the new Eichholtz collection, especially looking forward to using the Sofa Lindau and incorporating the sensational Eichholtz lighting range into our interiors.

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SHOWROOM

SHOWROOM

87 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

Our showroom is a sophisticated space in which style-sussed retail customers and the design trade can enjoy an immersive shopping experience. Carefully laid out into inspired lifestyle settings, the space provides ample opportunity to get acquainted with the premier brands we represent.

The lower level features luxe furniture brand, Eichholtz which is globally recognised as a stalwart of elegance and sophistication with a subtly classic edge. Whether it’s a sleek coffee table in a charcoal oak veneer, a sensuously curved Carrara marble table, tiered antique brass and smokey glass chandelier or must-have object in solid stone, Eichholtz’ products telegraph understated sophistication and refinement. 

The upper level displays leading Spanish brand, Vondom with their contemporary and chic outdoor furniture. Featuring designs by Ramón Esteve, Macrel Wanders, Stefano Giovannoni and more, the space allows the visitor to experience Vondom’s cutting edge style and superior quality first hand.

The showroom is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Complimentary parking available at Buchanan Square.

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Collections Summary

EICHHOLTZ

This luxe global brand creates timeless and captivating collections that embody the restrained elegance. By remaining innovative and dynamic whilst still maintaining an enduring style throughout their range, they have become an unquestionably significant influence in the world of designer furniture.

DEDON

Arguably the world’s best luxury outdoor furniture manufacturer, this German brand has been raising the bar for design and innovation since 1990. They were the first to weave synthetic fibre into luxury outdoor designs, the first to place an absolute premium on quality and the first to become a truly global outdoor furniture brand. Working closely with some of the world’s leading designers, from household names to emerging talents, they produce stylish contemporary pieces of impeccable quality. 

VONDOM

Innovative and dynamic is what characterizes this Spanish brand, a leader in the design and manufacture of avant-garde indoor and outdoor furniture. A strong design culture is key to their success, with Ramón Esteve as the leading art director, they work with top international designers producing award winning pieces that lead global trends. Their furniture is made from sustainable materials that are highly durable and suited for permanent outdoor use.

TALENTI

Talenti creates furniture with strong architectural lines with a harmonious aesthetic. Their works have a contemporary edge that has propelled the brand to the international stage, working with top designers including: Ramón Esteve, Karim Rashid and Cristian Visentin. Talenti sets the benchmark for quality Outdoor Italian Furniture. Their pieces are an investment in quality and style that lasts.

NAOS

Offering truly original products both in design and functionality, Naos has been a pioneer in Italian Industrial Design for over 30 years. Their dining tables expand at the touch of a button or from a unique mechanism, and their coffee tables rotate smoothly to show off different levels. With cutting edge technology, the most sophisticated materials like chromed metal, stainless steel, aluminium, ceramic, and glass, Naos presents visually impactful furniture elements that are futuristically prevalent and present-day need fulfilling. 

KENNETH COBONPUE

Embodying an organic yet modern approach to furniture & lighting design, Kenneth Cobonpue blends traditional Philippine hand crafting techniques with sustainable materials and premium quality fibres to create his extensive indoor and outdoor collections. The result is a signature aesthetic that is uniquely Cobonpue, and one that has garnered global success.

VISMARA DESIGN

Vismara is a leading Italian manufacturer of fine entertainment pieces that embody true Italian design flair and craftsmanship Using only the finest quality materials their designs are crafted with absolute precision and are highly customisable. 

FERREIRA DE SÁ

Founded in 1946, Ferreira de Sá is one of the biggest and oldest companies producing hand-made rugs in Europe. They offer three different production techniques: Hand-tufting, Portuguese Hand-knotting and Hand-weaving. Their talented and passionate artisans produce work of incredible quality with meticulous attention to detail. You can customize almost all their designs as well as create a completely original piece.

NOHRD

NOHRD adopts an unprecedented approach, continually showcasing how exercise equipment can effortlessly meld exceptional functionality with captivating visual allure to enhance your overall workout journey. Their focus lies on simplicity, functionality, and the utilization of sustainable materials. As a result, they create fitness experiences that elevate well-being and enhance quality of life, thanks to their painstakingly crafted and thoughtfully engineered fitness equipment.

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