Workshop27 May 2026
CNC Precision Routing
CNC routing a panel in our Nairobi workshop — modern machining paired with traditional finishing and assembly.
Portfolio
Selected work from our studio.
A small sample of the projects we've delivered for clients across Kenya — from a single dining table to full architectural cabinetry.
Kitchen20 Dec 2025
Branded Cutting Boards — Made in Kenya
End-grain butcher blocks and hardwood boards with juice grooves, handles, and Vintage Effects branding.
Furniture18 Apr 2025
Entryway Console & Mirror
White-framed console with warm wood drawers, integrated storage chest, and a matching square mirror for a client entryway.
Video
Workshop26 May 2026
Inside the Studio
A short look at making in the Vintage Effects workshop — milling, assembly, and finishing.
Furniture13 Feb 2026
Fluted Cylindrical Side Table
Vertical slat construction with recessed accents — a contemporary pedestal table built and finished in-house.
Architectural28 Sept 2025
Hardwood Louver Window
Custom jalousie window with rounded frame corners, adjustable glass louvers, and a rich hand-polished stain.
Accessories16 Jan 2025
Parquet Keepsake Box
Small jewellery chest with a checkered parquet lid, gold latch, and natural hardwood feet.
Accessories25 Sept 2024
Engraved Valet Tray
Branded valet tray with recessed catch and precision-engraved Vintage Effects lettering.
Bedroom9 Jun 2024
Ornate Bed Frame Commission
Full hand-carved headboard and footboard set in dark-stained hardwood with arched profiles and floral scrollwork.
Storage1 Apr 2025
Typography Storage Chest
Finger-jointed chest with inset typography panel — built in the workshop before delivery to the client.
Kitchen26 May 2026
Wooden Egg Racks
Handled racks with circular cutouts, shown in dark espresso, honey oak, and natural pine finishes.
Kitchen26 May 2026
Circular Serving Platter
Large round platter with dramatic sapwood figure, polished for serving or display.
Kitchen26 May 2026
Weighted Napkin Holders
Gravity napkin holders in multiple stains — functional dining pieces with a high-gloss protective coat.
Interiors28 Apr 2025
Tiered Mirror — Client Home
Large horizontal mirror with stepped hardwood frame installed in a contemporary living space.
Tables26 Apr 2024
Glass-Top Coffee Table
X-leg coffee table with tinted glass inset, styled in a client living room.
Accessories1 Dec 2023
Coaster Set — Workshop Finish
Four polished coasters and matching holder fresh from the bench before packaging.
Storage28 Feb 2024
Multi-Tier Display Rack
Tall open shelving with ladder-style sides — finished outdoors before delivery.
Office3 Feb 2024
Desk Organizer Build
Phone stand, watch slot, and catch-all tray in one compact hardwood piece.
Bedroom17 Jun 2024
Carved Bed — Headboard Detail
Close view of floral hand carving and post detailing on a commissioned bed frame.
Storage12 Dec 2024
Nesting Crate Sets
Two three-piece nesting sets — honey stain and natural pine — ready for home or retail display.
Accessories16 Jan 2026
Heart Motif Coaster Set
Carved coasters with geometric borders and display base — gift-ready finishing.
Kitchen26 May 2026
Hardwood Cross Trivets
Interlocking trivets with a high-gloss polish — batch finished on the workbench.
Kitchen16 Sept 2023
Pine Serving Trays
Stackable trays with handle cutouts — natural grain and character knots highlighted in daylight.