Arkivio

Founded in 2014 by long-time friends Lance Surgeson and Paul Rabinowitz, Arkivio has evolved into one of South Africa's leading luxury brands for bespoke mirrors and lighting, bringing to life their shared vision to design and manufacture locally. At the heart of every Arkivio piece is a passion for craftsmanship fused with modern African design. Transitioning from your proverbial garage startup to a large-scale atelier on South Africa’s East Coast, the brand draws deep inspiration from its home in Durban. The region’s rich Zulu culture has become a defining influence in their latest work. "For the last 10 years we’ve balanced our efforts between creating design collections and developing world-class international manufacturing so we can self-produce all our work. Our business goals have always included making an impact in our community by creating jobs and upskilling our team of artisans, this is at the core of Arkivio and drives our business forward."