Design Tobias

Design Tobias My belief is simple. To create the art in furniture that I love and enjoy.

My vision is to design and create one-of-a-kind furniture that doesn’t just fill a space, but transforms it into something beautiful.

07/09/2026

On paper splitting the L'Atelier backrest design initially looked simple.

I originally estimated around twice the work and time but definitely became five times, and much more complex as the alignment and attachments had to be tested several times.

At the end I enjoyed this new feature to my designs and today I own this skill. An easier technique does exist to create this illusion but I wanted it to be genuine and true to the craft.

L'Atelier Svart
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Urly on, I use to g*t stack tryin tu maak every lin, korner and finash absolutely purfect. True craftsmanship isn't abou...
07/09/2026

Urly on, I use to g*t stack tryin tu maak every lin, korner and finash absolutely purfect.

True craftsmanship isn't about hiding every mark of the human hand but rather focus on making what you make better with every iteration.

by DesignTobias.

06/09/2026

L'Atelier | by DesignTobias

Every new piece is an opportunity to explore the craft differently. To question materials. To challenge assumptions. To embrace the mistakes that often lead to the most meaningful discoveries.

Specifications
Width: 95 cm
Height: 72 cm
Seat Height: 42 cm
Handcrafted steel frame
Black vegan leather
Slate Hertex upholstery
Deep sprung support system
Designer bolster cushion included
One-off bespoke design
R11,400 (excluding delivery)

L'Atelier. " A studio chair designed for the artist"

By DesignTobias

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06/09/2026

Rick Ruben speaks about what happens when you create something for yourself.

This subject is important in my journey as I have realized this impacts not just the quality of my work, but enables me to create better designs in a way that I enjoy more.

Visit my website to Learn More about my work.

https://sites.google.com/view/designtobias/design-stories

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05/09/2026

Something new I am testing on the 20mm tubing for the new Japon design.

Did you know that tubing is not always flat, and is slightly convex which requires a sanding product that can flex.

Lately I have been prepping the sections upfront before any cutting or welding starts just to give me a head start during final preperations for painting.

Painting also requires deep lines into the raw metal to secure bonding and produce a lasting paint finish.

By DesignTobias

Follow this design design on my website.

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04/09/2026

The L'Atelier was created with a focus on comfort, proportion and craftsmanship. A studio chair designed for the artist.

Steel frame in dark grey
Deep sprung support
Black vegan leather
Slate design Hertex upholstery
Designer bolster cushion included
One-of-a-kind piece

100W × 72H × 42SeatHeight
R11,400 (excluding delivery)

by DesignTobias

DM to reserve.
Browse the full build on my website:

https://sites.google.com/view/designtobias/design-stories

03/09/2026

Yohji Yamamoto is a famous Japanese fashion designer that often speaks about learning through imitation before developing your own voice.

An inviting philosophy I value as the learning and the thought process in design is what separates average from the phenomenal we see today.

Learn from the masters and craft your own way to something bespoke.

By DesignTobias

02/09/2026

Why choose bespoke furniture?

Is it because it’s crafted entirely by hand or because only one will ever exist?

I design and craft unique occasional chairs and standing lamps that are never replicated.

Follow this design as it's slow coming together.

https://sites.google.com/view/designtobias/design-stories

The Camilla sofa.
By DesignTobias

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