A humble beginning
Leon van der Nest acquired his woodwork skills from his father, who owned a
furniture factory in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga. He followed in his father's
footsteps and became a woodwork teacher while studying part-time for his
BCom Hons degree. In his spare time, Leon did woodwork from home.
Going from strength to strength
The demand for Leon's work increased and soon he had to build his own
workshop. Next, he appointed two apprentices to help him. In 1978, he
decided to pursue his woodwork career on a full-time basis. In October 1985
he founded Nesthout Furniture Factory as a close corporation. In 2005, he
converted it into a company and called it Van der Nest Furniture Pty (Ltd).
Quality timber
We use local and imported hardwood such as saligna, mahogany, Cape teak
and blackwood. Harvesting timber from sustainable forests and the elimination
of wastage form part of our accountability towards the environment.
Custom-designed furniture
Combining traditional craftsmanship and newtechnology equipment, each
piece of furniture from Van der Nest Furniture is made to be handed over
from one generation to the next. In addition, we appreciate the beauty of
natural wood and the timeless quality of traditional craftsmanship. We design
and manufacture unique furniture for homes and gardens. Styles range from
Cape Dutch and classic to contemporary, and include cabinets, benches,
cupboards, chairs, tables, bookshelves and dressers.
Each piece of furniture a masterpiece.