Riempie Cocktail Table

Riempie [rempe] refers to a lace or leather strap, often used to craft traditional chair seats. It’s a strip of leather, similar to webbing, that’s applied when wet, then dried and tightened to create a durable leather seat. This design draws on this rich heritage, blending the strength and tactile nature of leather with the sleekness of metal and wood to infuse a contemporary feel. This fusion of history and modern design creates a global, cross-cultural piece that functions as a cocktail table. Through this design, we honor not just heritage, but the lineage that has shaped it over time. From Africa to Europe, particularly Holland, where the original style emerged, this piece brings with it a rich history, transformed into a contemporary form that embraces multiple cultures and traditions.