Okhadesign
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about okhadesign
Product • By OKHA • Miles Armchair
Miles Armchair
The MILES armchair is a sculpted, lyrical statement, a form that is fluid and sensual, one that defines the structure, mass and the beauty of negative space.MILES is available in a range of timber finishes as well as a broad selection of leathers (also COM).
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Volt
VOLT dining chair has a cinnamon velvet seat atop its carbon-stained timber base structure and can be custom-made from a range of colours, fabrics, and timbers.
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“The design conjures a movement, an energy, the simple and bold form of the seat is a strong kinetic visual which possesses a vigour and energy hence VOLT,” says Creative Director and designer Adam Court. He adds “The base is a scaffold, a piece of primitive architecture, an intentionally basic construct that supports the contradiction of the plush seat”. More
Project • By OKHA • Private Houses
La Belle Vue
Located in a small beachfront community in South Africa, Project La Belle Vue was a creative design collaboration between Bomax Architects, headed up by Dion Walters, and OKHA.
The house was to provide a place of sanctuary and repose from the fast paced life of this international executive. From its elevated position, the house has spectacular views of both mountain and ocean which are visible from every aspect of the house. There are extensive balconies and terraces both at the front and back of the house and large windows frame the mountain and sea views from the interior – a key design element attributed to Bomax Architects.
The front of the property literally unzips across the entire front façade allowing direct access fr... More
Product • By OKHA • Bijou side table
Bijou side table
Stacked with dual shelving, marble insert above and oxidised solid brass plate below and fitted with tapering art deco inspired legs, the Bijou Marble has signature components every luxury item covets: noble materials, craftsmanship and design authenticity.Cape Town based OKHA, which now has representation in London, Miami and Chicago has envisaged a contemporary side table with a twist of the Baroque. Although this may seem like a mixed metaphor (a mixaphor) the finesse of OKHA’s minimalist approach combined with rich natural materials gives the Bijou Marble an alluring style.Solid brass has been oxidised, aged and meticulously hammered to achieve a finish that is charged with character and elegance. The nuanced brass frame is then paired... More