54Kibo Is Helping Homeowners Explore the Rich Tapestry of African Design

The home often reflects its owners’ individuality and personal taste. Some homeowners are influenced by their cultural heritage and African design; others are more practical and want to invest in pieces that transcend time, space, and geography. At the same time, many interior designers are motivated by the aesthetics used to beautify a space. Whichever category describes you, 54Kibo can help you find and shop for high-quality African furniture and home decor. The online retail store draws upon African design and craftsmanship to offer beautiful interior decor such as luxury ceiling lights and functional furnishings to inspire any living space.

54Kibo was launched in Brooklyn, New York in 2018 by Nana Quagraine who is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School. The company elevates the narrative of African design by curating some of the most luxurious and uniquely beautiful designs of interior decor products. Customers who invest in 54kibo’s modern African furniture, luxury ceiling lights, or high-quality, one-of-a-kind items, can pride themselves on helping to preserve Africa’s artisanal heritage for future generations.

The company’s selection of lights, which include table lamps, bedside lamps and floor lights are sourced from various vendors in Morocco, South Africa, USA, and UK. The attractive shapes and colours of these items are complementary to most decor styles that are currently trending and growing popular. Sourcing is elaborate and it involves defining designs, choosing materials, and specific dimensions to meet the customer requirements. Other items customers love include rugs, side tables, throw pillows and poufs – all of which are made of the best materials.

54Kibo curates unique and exquisite products that are checked for quality. In addition to being environmentally sustainable, 54kibo is proud to be socially sustainable in sourcing these unique products. Products sold are uniquely handmade with uncompromising craftsmanship using materials with natural and soothing textures, incorporating centuries-old techniques with modern applications. The designs are influenced by many African cultures and the owners of these products are able to immerse themselves in the rich heritage of the 54 countries that make up the continent of Africa.

The company is well-known for its ceiling lights that can add an exquisite ambience to any home. Made popular after their appearance in the Marvel movie, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”, the company’s range of chandeliers and pendant lighting are some of the finest ceiling lights you can find in the market, which also make for interesting conversation pieces. Each range of their other luxurious products is exclusively designed and painstakingly handcrafted by artisans from across Africa.

54Kibo emphasizes a sustainability policy that puts the artisans first, ensuring their heritage and craftsmanship continue to thrive for generations to come. As such, the materials used in production are non-toxic, have low impact on the environment, and where possible, are sourced locally or up-cycled. Part of the company’s proceeds is also reinvested into a community skills training and knowledge transfer program to preserve the legacy of African art and furniture making. You cannot help but just love 54Kibo’s commitment to preserving African traditions and craftmanship through design.