WORKSHOP | restorabilia

At Restorabilia, every piece of furniture begins with responsibly sourced, sustainable timber. We use wood that is either FSC or NHLA certified, ensuring our materials are ethically harvested and meet the highest environmental and quality standards.

Our Cape Town workshop is where craftsmanship and care come together. The process starts with thorough moisture testing and precise planing, edging, and laminating of the raw timber. From there, boards are carefully cut to size, moulded, jointed, and assembled by our skilled cabinetmakers, many of whom have decades of experience in fine furniture making.

Once assembled, each piece moves to our dedicated sanding area, where it is refined to a smooth, flawless finish. Finally, it enters the finishing department, where our expert finishers apply hand-selected coatings that bring out the natural beauty of the wood and protect it for years to come.

Our furniture designs are ever-evolving, driven by the needs and preferences of our customers. Whether it's a custom commission or a new concept for our showroom, our workshop is a space of constant innovation—where quality, detail, and craftsmanship are never compromised.

Meet Our Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

As a family-run business, our team feels like an extension of our family. Many of our team members have been with us for over 20 years and each of them have all played an integral role in the success of Restorabilia over the last forty something years.

Art Director

Nick Harding

Nick founded Restorabilia over 40 years ago. He is involved in the daily running of the business and the manufacture of furniture.

Workshop Manager

Andre Van Der Merwe

Andre is known as Mr Fix-it, the problem solver. He started in 1988 part time and later joined full time. He has many years' experience making custom designed furniture.

Laminator

Arnold Sodinga

Arnold has been a part of the team since the 90's. His expertise lies in converting the timber from its rough form. He planes and laminates the timber.

Cabinet Maker

Blessings Mahewe

Blessings has been a part of the team for 9 years. He is passionate about the furniture business and loves new challenges.

Cabinet Maker

De Villiers Khanzi

De Villiers has been making furniture for over a decade. He loves making tables and really enjoys what he does.

Finisher

Gift Kavatu

Gift has been a part of the team for 17 years and loves painting. He and his family live on the showroom property and take care of the land.

Finishing Department & Deliveries

Johnson Matholengwe

Johnson has been at Restorabilia since the 1990's. He is an expert finisher and also takes care of driving and delivering. His ethos is to be hard-working and always gives his best.