Our Story

Our Story

Founded in 2016 on Lamu Island, Saba Studios is a design lab and manufacturer rooted in Kenya’s northern coast. Our practice grew out of close collaboration with Swahili craftsmen, blending vernacular traditions with contemporary design.

Our sensibility is inspired by the rich history of Lamu’s architecture, furniture, and crafts — reinterpreted through an architectural lens to create timeless pieces that carry cultural memory into modern life.

About us

Rooted in Identity, Crafted for Today

“I dreamt of a furniture style that was rooted in local identity and also carried a modern outlook — not just copies of the past but a reconfiguration inspired by my architectural training and Kenyan identity.” Moran, Founder.