The creation of the Moja Coffee Table uses the technique or process of steam bending to create a bend in the wood pieces. This makes it possible for the design to get these curves that will not be possible otherwise and also gives the Moja Coffee table it's distinct look and brings a different element to the Moja range. Smaller pieces of wood were used to build up the Moja Coffee Table into a functional art piece. Using these techniques by bending every piece of wood individually, creates these natural lines and curves.
Albert Potgieter Designs was started on the dream to make a difference. To use art and design and creativity to uplift people. To get people off the streets or bad situations into the business and teach them, mentor them and give them a skill and most of all to give back. This is what the business or vision or goal is all about. Every piece that is designed or created is aimed to reach this goal. Albert Potgieter was a Physiotherapist, but started the business in Furniture design to give back to those that haven’t been given the opportunities that he has. Albert Potgieter regards what he achieves not as important, but what is important, is the why behind the what. The ‘why’ that drives the business to do better, to reach for more and to keep fighting.
Albert Potgieter Designs is a Functional Art designing studio. Specializing in the combination of Furniture and Art objects. Albert Potgieter has the distinct style of using smaller pieces of wood to build his designs into Art piece that are both functional and visually appealing.