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Minenhle’s extendable 426 dining table, made by Guideline. -
Minenhle’s extendable 426 dining table, made by Guideline.
PHOTO Greg Cox WORDS Malibongwe Tyilo
Designer Minenhle Siphesihle Ntuli has taken his first furniture piece, under his brand Dust, to market.
Those who followed Season 3 of the SABC 3 interior design reality show Win a Home will recognise Minenhle, one of the three finalists on the show who had to transform an apartment at Val de Vie Estate. The centrepiece in Minenhle’s apartment was a dining table that he had designed and that was made by Guideline. He calls it the 426 because it can be extended from a four-seater to a six-seater. The table has a black powder-coated steel frame and brass hinges and trims. (Win a Home viewer Palesa Moisi won her choice of the designer apartments, and she chose Minenhle’s.)
Minenhle says his design is a response to the growing need for multifunctional furniture, something that goes hand-in-hand with the evolving use of space as living areas are becoming more open and versatile. The table echoes his design philosophy: It has to be functional, innovative and elegant. Minenhle says he is working hard to establish his brand, but it will happen one piece at a time.
Minenhle Siphesihle Ntuli.
“I am not in a rush; I like things to happen organically. For now, I am marketing through social media and email, but the long-term plan is to set up an online platform.”
Check out more of his work and inspiration on his Instagram account @dust_za. His brand name, Dust, is derived from the English translation of his surname.
