Ilovani
Product Design in Plettenberg Bay

Ilovani creates modern bespoke furniture and ‘treenware’ from hardwoods indigenous to South Africa’s Garden Route.
Our Showroom presents a wide selection of our furnituresculptures and accessories.
Ilovani purchases wood from the Forestry Department Indigenous Wood Auctions.
We are situated alongside the N2 highway between Plettenberg Bay and Knysna.

Natural edged and matched wood with metal, has resulted in modern design, uniquely South African in style. Our workshop & showroom are located outside Plettenberg Bay, surrounded by some of the world’s most pristine and beautiful natural forests. The influence and inspiration of nature’s garden on the company is obvious. Nature inspired and Ilovani listened, translating this into a message of craftsmanship, quality and unique character. Each piece is individually hand crafted, inspired by the distinctive character of the carefully chosen local timber, selected for its character. The result is an organic fusion of natural elements and metal which has become Ilovani’s trademark. Interesting alternatives to the indigenous wood creations are the furniture items crafted from recovered Wine Barrels. Our oak recovery items are made from the staves of old oak wine barrels. It is to be expected that with exposure and weather conditions, cracking and movement may occur. The dark stains on the wood are made from years of soaking up red wine. Since these items are made from reclaimed or off-cut material, pieces may vary in size or thickness. We consider these cracks, imperfections, wear & colour variations as part of a wooden items character. A slatted oak swing made from recovered wine barrel staves, with white or black yachting rope. The wood has been sealed with an indoor polywax sealer. Made from reclaimed oak wine barrel staves, sealed with an indoor polywax sealer. The top has been sealed with an indoor polywax or white, oil based sealer.