Craftsmanship Beyond Borders: African Design in California Homes
By RIA Design Studio
California Light. African Form.
California design celebrates light, openness, and calm material palettes. Contemporary African furniture brings a complementary language: sculptural silhouettes, honest materials, and hand-finished detail. Together, they create rooms that feel grounded, effortless, and deeply human.
Pieces That Belong in the Sun
The RIA Lounge Chair frames sunlight with its sculptural metal and woven seat. The Itura Lounge Chair adds velvet warmth to breezy spaces, while the Imọlẹ Side Table catches reflections in brushed metal— a quiet accent for open-plan living rooms and indoor-outdoor transitions.
Velvet comfort and reflective metal—soft and structural in equal measure.
Material Honesty, Made to Last
Our studio builds to order, avoiding waste and honoring the maker’s hand. Walnut, poplar, metal—each finish is considered, each joint deliberate. In homes that value sustainability, slow design feels like true luxury.
How Designers Style It in California
- Laid-back luxe: Pair Itura with linen curtains, a wool rug, and warm oak floors.
- Desert modern: Use Imọlẹ against plaster or concrete to bounce subtle light.
- Coastal calm: Mix the RIA Lounge Chair with soft neutrals and indoor greenery.
Shop the Look
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RIA Lounge Chair
Sculptural presence, woven texture -
Itura Lounge Chair
Velvet warmth, restful proportions -
Imọlẹ Side Table
Brushed metal that catches light
Explore more: Lounge Chairs, Side Tables, Stools.
Trade or custom inquiries: info@riadesign.org.