Silhouette Furniture
About Us
Silhouette Furniture, with over 20 years of expertise, specializes in crafting weatherproof outdoor and patio furniture for the African hospitality industry. Our hands-on management approach ensures top-notch quality and timely delivery. We cater to esteemed clients like Legacy Hotels and Resorts, Protea Hotels, Sun International, Southern Sun, First Resorts and more, providing design-oriented leisure furniture.
Based in Shakas Head near Durban, our local facility manufactures the majority of our products, while our factory in Indonesia produces cane, wicker, and outdoor teak furniture. With a focus on flexibility, high production capacity, and meeting deadlines, we welcome visits to our transparently operated factories. Elevate your hospitality spaces with Silhouette Furniture’s premium offerings.
The Story Behind Silhouette Furniture
Anthony’s furniture career goes back to when he bought Osiers (cane retailer) in 1987 which was then bought by Wetherlys in 2000. He stayed on as a director until 2003 and then bought Silhouette Furniture. Silhouette was the main outdoor furniture supplier to Wetherlys. After Wetherlys closed their doors, Anthony shifted focus towards hospitality and ramping up local production and uplifting communities through weaving programs.
Anthony continued to ride the wave of the furniture industry whilst building up the business over the years.
In 2020, Megan (Anthony’s Daughter) joined Anthony in the business after a lengthy stint in China where she worked in the furniture and textile industries and then coming back to South Africa to work as the Furniture Buyer for a well-known retailer. Megan and Anthony worked closely on both Silhouette and sister company, House of Morgan – Megan worked under Anthony’s wing and was handed down years of experience and was mentored by one of the greats.
Succession plans were in place and the handover from Anthony to Megan had slowly started. Unfortunately, Anthony passed away in March 2024 with a lifetime of knowledge. Megan will continue with both businesses and live out the legacy that Anthony had worked so hard to build up over the decades.
Silhouette will continue to remain the same customer-centric brand that we have always been as well as continue promoting local talent and support surrounding communities.
Empowering Africa
The Weavers
At Silhouette Furniture, we believe in the power of community and the strength of women. Established in 2002, our Social Empowerment Program has been instrumental in providing sustainable livelihoods to the talented weavers of the KZN South Coast. Through skill development and employment opportunities, we’ve created a pathway for local artisans to showcase their craftsmanship and contribute to our renowned furniture line.
With a commitment to quality and social responsibility, our program ensures fair compensation and job security for our weavers, empowering them to support their families without leaving home. Through SEO-driven outreach and community collaboration, Silhouette Furniture is proud to stand alongside our dedicated team, weaving together a brighter future for generations to come. Join us in celebrating the spirit of empowerment and community upliftment.
