Zowart | Furniture with a Cultural Identity

Zowart develops contemporary furniture through a combination of distinctive wooden structures, Moroccan textiles and materials associated with different African craft traditions. Its chairs are particularly recognisable for their curved frames and contrasting upholstery.

A Personal Design Story

The idea behind Zowart dates back to 2000, with the furniture collection taking its present direction in 2017. The name itself has a personal origin, combining letters associated with the designer's three children.

The collection is built around a recognisable chair silhouette, allowing different materials and decorative treatments to be introduced without changing the essential design.

Materials and Construction

Walnut wood forms the structural foundation of the chairs. Upholstery varies between Moroccan rugs, cowhide, raffia and patterned textiles, creating individual combinations of texture and colour.

The contrast between the shaped wooden frame and the upholstery is central to Zowart's design identity. Rather than relying on a single decorative style, the collection brings different material traditions into a consistent furniture form.

Based on the Ourika Road outside Marrakech, Zowart represents an individual approach to furniture design shaped by personal history and cross-cultural influences.

Featured in Les Couleurs du Monde

Explore the story behind Zowart, its furniture collection and the cultural influences informing its designs.

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