Duchenne is a custom woodworking studio in Cape Town founded by Jean Duchenne and renowned for its finely crafted furniture and specialized skills in wood turning. Focusing on traditional woodworking skills combined with contemporary design innovation, and working only with the highest quality hardwoods, Duchenne is the go-to fabricator for many of South Africa’s leading artists and designers.
Exclusive to Kombi is a new collection of sculptural lamps and candle holders designed by Jean and Manette Duchenne. Crafted in sustainably sourced woods and finished with plant-based, VOC-free oils, the designs reference traditional African cultural artifacts and symbols, reimagined as luminous objects for the home.