Our Story

Image of Saks's Corner general store in Parkmore, Johannesburg.

Saks Corner was established  in 2010 by Dan Saks, designer, carpenter and tinkerer. Starting from a small corner shop in Salt River Cape Town, we had a showroom and workshop in one. Saks Corner started out selling refurbished mid-century and vintage furniture but soon we started to create designs of our own.Starting with the Corner Collection which is still loved by our customers today.

The name Saks Corner pays homage to Dan’s two grandfathers. Drawing inspiration from Harry Benjamin, the carpenter and Harry Saks’s General store a much loved landmark store in early Parkmore Sandtons history, and it is still remembered fondly by some of our customers who would have bought sweets and possibly their first bicycle from the store.

Today, Saks Corner is  providing and manufactures a selection of premium solid wood furniture, decor, and upholstered pieces. The brand prioritises sustainable design practices, minimising waste and ensuring the highest standards of quality across its product range.

 Everything we make is available online, or contact us by email and  by arrangement come meet at our wood workshop in Cape Town.