james mudge

The son of a Knysna furniture maker, James Mudge grew up in his father’s workshop learning the fundamentals of fine furniture design.

Moving to Cape Town, he studied architecture, deepening his appreciation of the spaces we inhabit and the influence of buildings and furniture thereon. Several years abroad saw him creating shop fittings for Ralph Lauren in London and Paris, as well as designing and building a number of private homes in France and another in South Africa.

Today James is based in Cape Town where he concentrates his efforts on the design and manufacture of beautifully-crafted bespoke furniture. He creates pieces for private and corporate clients assisted by a team of highly trained artisans. As befits his training, each piece is created with deep consideration for the place it will inhabit and the people it will serve. His aesthetic is clean and contemporary, underpinned by a traditional work ethic of fine workmanship and attention to detail.