Rhino Without Borders
Rhino Without Borders The African Touch sponsors Rhino Without Borders. For the last three years we are proud to have sponsored Rhino Without Borders at their annual fundraising in Maun, […]
Victoria Falls Bridge Table
The atmosphere of a great dining experience comes from those who sit down together. The conversations, the aroma of the good food, the clinking of cutlery. It might not sound […]
Masuwe Lodge
Masuwe Lodge, situate 7km from Victoria Falls, has recently undergone a major refurb. Amanda Fisher was put in charge of the works and she appointed The African Touch to interpret […]
Chairs, what would we do without them?
We might think of chairs as a commonplace commodity, just like any other piece of furniture. We rarely think about our relationship with them. If you think about it carefully, […]
Designing with nature – how we build with solid wood
Humankind’s relationship with wood goes back to the dawn of human evolution. It feeds us, houses us, and even clothes us – bamboo is the new cotton. No other material […]
The origins of a classic: The Director’s Chair
The history of the Director’s Chair dates back a surprisingly long way, and has unusual origins for what is considered a simple piece of furniture. Noted as the closest design […]
Choosing the perfect table for any location
Tables are arguably the most functional and versatile piece of furniture of any room (except the bedroom of course), whether it’s at home or at the workplace. The right type […]
Why do we finish wood with a protective coat?
Out in nature, our trees need water to grow and form, and they support the surrounding eco-system of insects and fungi. But once transformed into a beautiful piece for the […]
The African Touch Roorkhee Chair
Whether you know it or not, you’ve probably seen a Roorkhee chair at some point in your life. Originally designed as a piece of Military field furtniture at the end […]
The Zambezi Table will weather the outdoor life
Flowing close to our workshop in Zimbabwe is the Zambezi River – the fourth longest, and arguably most attractive, river in Africa.A source of power to the region, and a […]
Introducing our take on the famous “The Spanish Chair”
Introducing our take on the famous “The Spanish Chair” Our elegant, handmade version of The Spanish Chair retains all the classic features of Børge Mogensens famous 1950’s design, and is […]
Batonka Guest Lodge, Victoria Falls
Batonka Guest Lodge – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – Batonka Guest Lodge is the latest addition to the very best accommodation offered in Victoria Falls. The Lodge is situated conveniently close […]