Woodbender

Founded in 1988 in the Cape Winelands, South Africa, Woodbender creates bentwood furniture from sustainably sourced solid ash timber. Drawing on a rare steam-bending technique dating back to 1700s Europe, we bring together time-honoured skill and contemporary design to produce furniture built to last for generations.

This channel offers a look behind the scenes - into the realities of building a proudly South African furniture brand. The highs, the challenges, the progress, and everything in between.

From steam bending and woodworking to design thinking and considered living, you’ll see what it takes to transform raw timber into enduring pieces. Each Woodbender design carries a quiet sense of longevity, purpose, and refined simplicity.

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