Ngala Trading Adds Furniture Maker Umdabu to its Collection

Ngala Trading introduces a new brand partner, Umdabu, to its large selection of sustainably-and ethically-sourced luxury African goods. All Umdabu furnishings are 100%hand-made exclusively in Africa, incorporating natural wooden elements into contemporary designs.

The Umdabu team works with wood as a medium, hand carving and weaving the pieces to create functional art – the antithesis of mass production. Umdabu’s modern aesthetic achieved through the tradition of wood working remains true to Ngala Trading’s commitment of offering sustainably- and ethically-sourced luxury African goods.

The introductory collection includes:

Che Chair – a minimalistic wooden dining chair inspired by early Cape Dutch furniture. It is simple, light weight and strong, made from solid American Oak with a woven corded seat, offered in two colorways: natural and black.

Imboko Chair – an occasional chair that blends a casual and modern safari aesthetic. An intersection of style and comfort, the chair’s oversized leather cushions rest on a solid American Oak timber frame with an airy accent of woven cording on each side.

Nthatu Side Table – derived from the Zulu vocabulary meaning “three”, the Nthatu side table is a modern, contemporary design featuring a tripod of solid wooden legs beneath a stunning South African-sourced granite top.

Visit Ngala Trading on the 4th Floor of the New York Design Center.