The strength of our collection lies as much in what we leave out as what we bring in.
We began with a simple conviction: that Italian design deserved more than a price tag and a place on a showroom floor.
The right piece changes more than the way a room looks. It changes how the space is experienced, every day.
Since 2001, we’ve travelled to Italy to build relationships with some of the country’s most respected furniture houses, introducing collections chosen for the way Southern African homes are lived in. Today, every brand represented by Maldini is exclusive to our showroom.
All brands are exclusive to Maldini.
Thousands of Italian pieces get produced and marketed to showrooms every year.
Many are beautifully designed. Few have the presence, craftsmanship and longevity to justify becoming part of someone’s space for decades.
Those are the pieces we go looking for.
We travel to Italy to meet the people behind them. To understand how they’re made, how they age, how they feel to live with, and why they deserve a place in our Edit. We travel to Italy to find them. We get close to the visionaries behind them and the makers – how a drawer opens, how the leather feels under your hand and looks ten years later in a busy living room.
For more than two decades, Simone has worked closely with Italy’s leading furniture houses, selecting collections for Southern African homes.
She oversees every piece Maldini brings to market, building long-standing relationships with the designers and manufacturers behind each brand while working alongside homeowners, architects and interior designers locally.
She still travels to Milan every year, asking the same questions: What will this add to the way someone lives? How will it look ten years from now?
What interests or inspires you about Italian design, furniture, or interiors?
Italian design stands out for its perfect balance of timeless elegance, innovation, and uncompromising craftsmanship. I’m inspired by how Italian masters combine rich heritage with bold, modern forms – creating pieces that feel like functional art while prioritising comfort and durability.
Is there a Maldini brand, designer, or product that particularly resonates with you, and why?
I’m particularly drawn to Porada. Their approach in wood is exceptional. A favorite piece of mine is the Softbay sofa because of its remarkable attention to detail and ability to anchor an entire space.
What interests or inspires you about Italian design, furniture, or interiors?
Italian design balances craftsmanship and innovation – every piece feels considered, from material to form to function. It treats design as a long-term investment in quality rather than a trend.
Is there a Maldini brand, designer, or product that particularly resonates with you, and why?
Qeeboo is my favourite – their pieces are playful, whimsical, and full of vibrant character. I love how they bring a sense of joy and personality into a space without compromising on design quality.
What interests or inspires you about Italian design, furniture, or interiors?
I love how seamless blend of timeless elegance, bold artistic expression, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Is there a Maldini brand, designer, or product that particularly resonates with you, and why?
Porada. The craftsmanship is truly extraordinary. I deeply admire how they masterfully sculpt solid wood into pieces that feel both organic and impeccably sophisticated, blending traditional woodworking techniques with contemporary, elegant design.
For more than two decades, Simone has worked closely with Italy’s leading furniture houses, selecting collections for Southern African homes.
She oversees every piece Maldini brings to market, building long-standing relationships with the designers and manufacturers behind each brand while working alongside homeowners, architects and interior designers locally.
She still travels to Milan every year, asking the same questions: What will this add to the way someone lives? How will it look ten years from now?
Vicky joined Maldini in 2023 after a career in executive support, operations and business management across several industries. As general manager she runs the business day to day, from strategy and marketing to operations, people and business development. She’s organised and practical, and she likes getting people and ideas together and moving.
What interests you about Italian design?
The attention to detail and the quality. The best Italian pieces are made to be lived with, and they work as well as they look.
Is there a Maldini brand or piece that resonates with you?
Cattelan Italia. The contemporary design and the materials shape a room. My favourite piece is the Senator Wood Dining Table. It’s understated, with a strong presence.
What interests or inspires you about Italian design, furniture, or interiors?
Italian design stands out for its perfect balance of timeless elegance, innovation, and uncompromising craftsmanship. I’m inspired by how Italian masters combine rich heritage with bold, modern forms – creating pieces that feel like functional art while prioritising comfort and durability.
Is there a Maldini brand, designer, or product that particularly resonates with you, and why?
I’m particularly drawn to Porada. Their approach in wood is exceptional. A favorite piece of mine is the Softbay sofa because of its remarkable attention to detail and ability to anchor an entire space.
What interests or inspires you about Italian design, furniture, or interiors?
Italian design balances craftsmanship and innovation – every piece feels considered, from material to form to function. It treats design as a long-term investment in quality rather than a trend.
Is there a Maldini brand, designer, or product that particularly resonates with you, and why?
Qeeboo is my favourite – their pieces are playful, whimsical, and full of vibrant character. I love how they bring a sense of joy and personality into a space without compromising on design quality.
What interests or inspires you about Italian design, furniture, or interiors?
I love how seamless blend of timeless elegance, bold artistic expression, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Is there a Maldini brand, designer, or product that particularly resonates with you, and why?
Porada. The craftsmanship is truly extraordinary. I deeply admire how they masterfully sculpt solid wood into pieces that feel both organic and impeccably sophisticated, blending traditional woodworking techniques with contemporary, elegant design.
What interests or inspires you about Italian design, furniture, or interiors?
Italian design treats furniture as something made to be lived in for generations. Form, function and emotion all have to work together in one piece. The attention to detail is what sets it apart, from the solid wood and natural leathers to the artisanal techniques.
Is there a Maldini brand, designer, or product that particularly resonates with you, and why?
Porada, without a doubt. Last year I was chosen to visit the Porada factory in Italy, and I’m grateful for that. Their woodwork, especially in solid Canaletta walnut, makes every piece feel like artwork.
The homes we remember are rarely defined by how much they cost. They’re remembered for how they make us feel.
Some decisions can’t be made from a screen
The weight of solid walnut. The softness of leather. The way natural light changes a finish throughout the day. The scale of a dining table within a room. These are the details that photographs can never fully capture.
Our Kramerville showroom gives you the opportunity to experience the collections in person, with guidance from one of our Curators.
Showroom open hours
Mon–Thu 8:30–17:00 | Fri 8:30–16:30 | Sat 9:00–14:00
For more than twenty years we’ve worked alongside homeowners, architects and interior designers across Southern Africa, while building long-term relationships with some of Italy’s most respected furniture makers.
The result is a collection shaped as much by trust as it is by design.
New arrivals, private previews and the occasional note from the showroom.
