Our Philosophy

At VJCo we believe the design and manufacture of truly original, high-quality furniture is the result of passion, care, design integrity, experience, craftsmanship and an unfaltering dedication to quality. This commitment could not be realised without fully integrating the design and manufacturing processes.

Reclaiming authentic functional art forms is my passion. My inspiration is deeply embedded in that which is revealed through Nature, and my passion to a fault is craftsmanship and responsibility to a kind of sacred search for the Ultimate Reality. "Finding Beauty in Simplicity."

Every day, in our studio-workshop in Lansdowne, we start the process with trees and finish with beautifully crafted products. We draw from the cumulative experience and expertise of past generations, adapting them to the present day to create contemporary artefacts.

- Luqmaan Alhakim Shabudien

Japanese joinery detail
"Today, the solution lies in reawakening craftsmanship, which was killed by mass production. We must teach our children to labour with their hands again, and breathe soul into their work - something a robot cannot do."
~ Muzi Kuzwayo