About Akiba
Drawing inspiration from the unique natural beauty of Gabon’s tropical forests, Akiba is a premium wood furniture brand ushering in a new era of ethically sourced and conservation-led forestry.
Akiba is a pioneering African brand founded on the respect that Gabon has for its forests and is defined by its elegance, integrity, and sustainability.
Akiba aims to champion a new industry for sustainable African timber, producing premium furniture made locally in Nkok, Gabon with the upmost respect for nature, conservation, and the community.
Our furniture is designed by talented experts; all our furniture is unique and exceptional. We offer an exclusive premium collection of furniture inspired by a combination of contemporary design and Gabonese tradition, with the most noble species of wood in the world. Our unique collection features live edge tables as well as contemporary indoor and outdoor furniture and fixtures that transform any space into a beautiful lifestyle reflection of elegance, integrity, and sustainability.Our furniture is designed by talented experts; all our furniture is unique and exceptional. We offer an exclusive premium collection of furniture inspired by a combination of contemporary design and Gabonese tradition, with the most noble species of wood in the world. Our unique collection features live edge tables as well as contemporary indoor and outdoor furniture and fixtures that transform any space into a beautiful lifestyle reflection of elegance, integrity, and sustainability.
Our brand name, Akiba, means ‘thank you’ in the language of the Fang people of Gabon and Central Africa. This expression of gratitude remains at the core of our products. We recognize and pay tribute to the forests and trees that provide the inspiration for our furniture. We appreciate the skills of the local carpenters who see the potential in each tree, and transform, treat, and design it using advanced techniques and traditional artistic sensibilities to create unique and elegant pieces that showcase the warmth and natural beauty of wood.
We attach particular importance to the quality of our products, from the careful selection of noble wood to its transformation, treatment, and design thanks to the skills of experts and the use of advanced equipment. As our wood is endorsed by experts in the manufacture of premium quality furniture, we offer you a one-year warranty on every single item purchased.