“When trees mature, it is fair and moral that they are cut for man’s use, as they would soon decay and return to the earth. Trees have the yearning to live again, perhaps to provide the beauty, strength and utility to serve man and even to become an object of great artistic worth.” - George Nakashima (woodworker, architect and one of the leading innovators of 20th century furniture design)
The traditional art of wood bending is undoubtedly one of the most sensitive ways to preserve the timeless beauty of trees. At Woodbender, we consider it a privilege to craft this organic material into unique pieces of furniture that will be appreciated for years to come.
Since the company’s inception in 1988, Woodbender has been challenged to meet a need for high quality, locally produced furniture that offers durability, comfort and value for money. Today, the founding members of the company, Charles & Shirley Mast, continue to lead a loyal staff of skilled craftsmen. The Cape-based factory develops and produces a dynamic range of furniture in response to market needs, innovative technology and furniture trends. Our range evolves constantly, offering a comprehensive range of furniture for both home and hospitality applications.
The individuality of our company and the distinctiveness of our products have put the Woodbender brand in a class of its own. We invite you to share in our expertise and our passion.
An environmentally conscious choice
Woodbender sources Ash hardwood from meticulously managed forests in North America. Here, hardwoods renew and replenish themselves naturally, providing a quintessentially sustainable material. In the United States of America, nearly twice as much hardwood grows each year than is harvested. The abundant supply of this natural resource provides Woodbender – and our customers – with an environmentally conscious choice.
It does not end there. Our unique production process makes very efficient use of a natural resource. Bending solid timber has a number of advantages over machine shaping the components into their required form. Bending minimises wood wastage and reduces the number of components that make up the final piece of furniture, thereby reducing the need for complex joinery. An uninterrupted wood grain is inherently strong and gives bentwood furniture its longevity.
Individually handcrafted, every item in our range is a lasting piece of furniture that is as unique in character as the tree from which it originated.
The individuality of our company and the distinctiveness of our products have put the Woodbender brand in a class of its own. We invite you to share in our expertise and our passion.
It does not end there. Our unique production process makes very efficient use of a natural resource. Bending solid timber has a number of advantages over machine shaping the components into their required form. Bending minimises wood wastage and reduces the number of components that make up the final piece of furniture, thereby reducing the need for complex joinery. An uninterrupted wood grain is inherently strong and gives bentwood furniture its longevity.
