About Us

RIA’s hand-crafted furniture pays homage to African vernacular forms while embodying the clarity of modernist principles. Guided by form follows function and truth to materials, each piece reinterprets these tenets through an African lens, turning functionality into storytelling. These sculptural creations capture narratives of memory, culture, and place, resulting in furniture rooted in tradition and transformative in presence. RIA Design Studio harmonises modernity and tradition, with Onafeko infusing each creation with architectural precision and a deep love for African artistry. Every model is crafted to resonate beyond mere utility, appealing to those who seek meaningful connections in living spaces.

What We Believe

We believe good design should do more than look beautiful—it should mean something. It should evoke emotion. Spark conversation. And create connection—between generations, between cultures, between home and heritage. Craftsmanship That Matters Every RIA piece is made in small batches by skilled Nigerian artisans using sustainable materials like solid wood, brushed aluminum, and reinforced leather. This is slow design—carefully considered, hand-finished, and built to last. Because when form meets soul, something timeless is born.

Let the furniture speak.

Our Mission

To place African design on the global map—not as a trend, but as a standard of elegance, innovation, and meaning. We’re not chasing mass production. We’re building heirlooms for the future.

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