Our story
Space Curator Studio began with a simple belief: the pieces in a room deserve as much thought as the room itself.
Michael brings with him almost two decades of running a five-star hotel and an instinct for how spaces are shaped and lived in. Norman has spent the past thirty years shaping brands and ideas. Together they've built a studio where design and the art of making happen side by side.
Today our designers and makers create premium furniture, lighting, accent objects and hardware, by hand and built to last. We bring a design-led approach to industrial methods, and we are always developing new techniques and finishes.
Above all, we work alongside architects and decorators: taking their ideas further, or creating something new on commission.
The founders
Space Curator Studio is the brainchild of a hotelier and a media strategist who share a love of manufacturing and beautiful, hand-made décor, furniture & lighting.
Michael Kewley
Co-founder (pictured left)
Michael has spent his career in hospitality, and for the past 17 years has been at the helm of the five-star Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Johannesburg. He knows how a space should feel, and how it has to work, day after day.
Norman Gibson
Co-founder (pictured right)
Norman has a career in advertising that spans more than 30 years and runs his own media strategy consultancy. He has spent his career shaping how brands look, speak and connect with the people they serve.
One studio, five services
Custom and commissioned furniture, and decorative accent pieces.
Our studio collection of table and wall lights, made to customise, plus commissioned lighting projects.
Bespoke ironmongery, including handles, pulls and knobs, made to order.
Every piece of furniture, lighting and commissioned design, made in our own workshop.
Vintage and collectible furniture, décor and art, from our private collection or sourced for you.
The makers
The people behind every piece. From left to right: Jerry, Francis, John, Norman, Lauren, Michael and Shennagh.
Trusted by
Some of the architects, designers and decorators we work with.
Coming in 2027
- Our own lampshade and soft-furnishings workroom
- Our own foundry, casting one-of-a-kind pieces from reclaimed materials