Haldane Martin’s new showroom

Last week VISI was invited to the opening of Haldane Martin’s new showroom on Albert Rd., slap-bang in the nexus of Woodstock’s burgeoning ‘creative mile’. We’ve always been fans of his innovative and elegant furniture design, so it’s great to see Haldane evolving his practice and staking a claim on street level.

Bring a handkerchief when you pop into the new showroom (housed in the same building as the Goodman Gallery and St. Leger and Viney), because drooling will undoubtedly ensue. Many of the items that have solidified Haldane’s reputation as a world class designer over the years (Polyhedra modular coffee table, Songololo couch, Fiela feather lights, Riempie table) are on display, as well as numerous new items ranging from bookshelves to artwork. A zig-zagging trajectory of taught yellow strings traverse the upper echelons of the space, adding a touch of flair and inferring a preoccupation with line in his work.

Aside from Haldane’s own creations, the showroom also represents the work of Ronel Jordaan in Cape Town, and sells work by Laurie Wiid van Heerden, Lisa Firer, and Piers Mansfield. Next time you find yourself in this increasingly trendy neck of the woods, do yourself a favour and take a look inside. Better yet, go home with a Songololo…

Check out our photo gallery for pics of the showroom and the launch event.

More information: www.haldanemartin.co.za