Designer Jewel of The Waterkant
Interior designer Beth Murray (Origin Interiors) has set up shoppe in what used to be the blacksmith’s work area in our historic 1812 building. Beth has put together a range of exclusive homeware goodies.
“I wanted to create a space that has a luxurious, exclusive quality. The style is contemporary with an emphasis on texture from nubuck suedes, nappa leathers, heavy linens, crispy taffetas to dry woods, shiny glass and cool metal. Apart from the fabrics which are imported Ralph Lauren’s, Donghia’s etc. everything else is Africa based.”
The following products where exhibited.
- Christian Server
- Willow table lamp
- Smelt Ceramics
Tel: 021 418 0368
Cell: 083 469 6587
Email: jo@sentience.co.za
Web:
Address: 3 Jarvis Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town
The Story
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What is the final product made of?
The Christian Server has a bleached oak timber top with a bronze steel base. The top has solid edges with a veneered top. It has a milky wash to dull the yellow in oak and then has a mat lacquer final coat. The bases are mild steel that has been electroplated to get the bronze finish. A clear lacquer is then applied to prevent rusting.
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Where was the final product made?
Both the top and base were manufactured in Cape Town (Montague Gardens and Salt River)
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Describe the transport journey of the parts or ‘ingredients’ of the product to you.
he bases are delivered to Salt River from Montague Gardens to the joiner in Salt River where he attaches the tops. They are then delivered to the shop in Green Point or directly to the client.
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What is the life of the product?
No idea.
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Is the final product recyclable?
Yes.
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If it is, will the new recycled product have a low carbon footprint?
Pretty much as it could all happen in Cape Town
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Does the product contain any VOC’s? Etc., Any regulations and standards?
Not answered.
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Does your company or factory have any water saving programs in place.
Not that I know of
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Do your company have any future plans on improving the sustainability and environmentally friendly quality of the products?
Not that I know of
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Are you involved in any community upliftment, charities or social development programs?
The company that makes the linen throws trains and uses woman from the local community.