DESIGN WEEK LAGOS

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Design Week Lagos presents Athanasius Johnson, Adaora Enwonwu, Emma Emodi, Kainyinsade Ademuson, Joan Eric-Udorie, Myles Igwebuike and Richard Aina. Together, they represent a new generation of designers whose work spans furniture, lighting, sculpture and collectible design, reimagining African craftsmanship, material innovation and cultural heritage through contemporary design. See more

The V1 Fold Chair Series by Kainyinsade Ademuson

Designed by Kainyinsade Ademuson, the V1 Fold Chair Series transforms a single sheet of steel into a functional sculptural object.

Ànyánwụ́ by Nicole Adaora Enwonwu

Ànyánwụ́ by Nicole Adaora Enwonwu explores light as an emotional force, using material and colour to create shifting atmospheres that move between softness, warmth, depth, and reflection.

Apọ Stool by Athanasius Johnson

The Apọ Stool by Athanasius Johnson explores structure as a language of connection, translating the architectural arch into a sculptural object that expresses balance, interdependence, and shared support.

Bantu Stool by Joan Eric-Udorie

The Bantu Stool by Joan Eric-Udorie draws from vernacular architecture, Nigerian cornrow braiding and contemporary forms to explore African heritage, material expression and future-facing design.

Isépò Low Table by Richard Aina

The Isépò Low Table by Richard Adetokunbo Aina explores balance, precision and visual lightness through a floating tabletop that transforms structural engineering into sculptural expression.

Ara by Emma Emodi

ARA by Emma Emodi is a contemporary lounge chair inspired by the Igbo word Ara, meaning body, form, wonder and elegance. Crafted from locally sourced iroko, bronze and leather, the piece explores identity, memory and the beauty of making.

Ọche by Myles Ikenna Igwebuike

Ọche by Myles Ikenna Igwebuike explores structure, posture and balance through a precise combination of timber and metal, translating West African vernacular knowledge into a contemporary seating form.