ABOUT US
Our History
SFT Furniture Manufacturer (t/a Spring Forest Trading 476cc) has been in operation since 2007 and had its beginnings in Clarens, Orange Free State where we initially catered to the local market for bespoke free standing furniture pieces as well as installing upmarket kitchens and cupboards.
Growing business opportunities with Wetherlys and other retailers necessitated a move back to Johannesburg in 2012, where we now occupy factory premises in Laser Park, Roodepoort.
After a lifetime in the South African furniture Industry, Ian Rawcliffe, opened a workshop manufacturing bespoke wooden furniture for homes and guest houses in Clarens, Free State. Three years later, in response to demand for the products, the SFT factory was moved to Johannesburg, where Ian was joined by his adult children and where the factory has continued to manufacture since.
This family owned and managed factory, now manufactures both a standard range of products and custom designed ranges for retailers and is ideally placed to also supply hotels, restaurants, retirement homes and other residential and office projects. Flexible manufacturing allows for larger production runs as well as for small runs of tailored one-offs.
We offer:
- A range of standard products with which we supply several local, independent retailers. This includes wall units, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture, coffee and side tables and free standing kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
- Design and manufacture of exclusive ranges for retailers.
- Manufacture of custom free standing cabinetry including wall units, dining room tables, boardroom tables and executive desks.
- We are ideally placed to design and manufacture runs of custom furniture for interior projects including hotels, restaurants and retirement homes.
Spring Forest offers a diverse range; from traditional designs to modern interpretations, but always crafted with devotion to excellence and attention to detail, inspired by the appreciation of style and comfort and a happy home.
Our Expertise
Owner and manager Ian Rawcliffe, is City & Guilds UK trained as a Cabinet Maker and Joiner and has vast managerial and production experience in the retail and hospitality furniture supply industry. Ian was Technical director at Roodefurn (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Wetherlys and one of the main furniture suppliers to the well known furniture and decor retailer.
Daniel Rawcliffe, is trained and experienced in interior design and architecture. He makes use of AutoCad, his design and style instincts as well as over 20 years experience in design.
Daniel Rawcliffe, is trained and experienced in interior design and architecture. He makes use of AutoCad, his design and style instincts as well as over 20 years experience in design.
