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Original Malawi Cane

The Camelback Upholstered Headboards

The Camelback Upholstered Headboards

R 6,995.00 ZAR
R 6,995.00 ZAR
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The Camelback Upholstered Headboard is a timeless classic, defined by its gently arched silhouette and soft scalloped curves. Inspired by traditional English and Cape farmhouse interiors, this shape brings elegance and balance to both contemporary and heritage bedrooms.

The curved profile creates a sense of height and softness behind the bed, while remaining understated and versatile enough to work across coastal, Karoo, country, and city homes alike.

Each headboard is hand-upholstered and made to order, allowing you to choose from a wide range of fabrics including linen, cotton, block prints, textured weaves, or customer-supplied material. The result is a tailored piece that feels considered, calm, and enduring rather than trend-driven.

Ideal for master bedrooms and guest rooms, the Camelback shape pairs beautifully with crisp white bedding, layered cushions, and natural textures such as cane, timber, and jute.

WITH NO FABRIC: Supplied without fabric to allow for custom upholstery. Clients are required to select and provide fabric to their own specification.

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IMAGES: From our December 2025 project - 'Cote du Cap' villa on Beachy Head Drive, Plettenberg Bay.  

Materials

Materials used to make Malawi Cane furniture include a local hardwood, bamboo cane and water reeds.

Shipping & Returns

Malawi Cane has over a decade’s experience shipping around the world. So whether you need something delivered domestically in South Africa, or a container to Europe, we will take care of the logistics for you.

All our furniture is fumigated. In the unlikely event that you see signs of borer beetle (dust on the floor below the chair) within 6 months of purchase, please let us know and we will exchange the chair.

Dimensions

152 x 4 x 145

Care Instructions

All Malawi Cane products are made using natural rattan from Malawi. As with any natural product, care should be taken when exposed to the elements. Varnish or paint treatment is recommended for outdoor patio use.

Without care, and if exposed to constant direct UV rays or rain, the chairs will eventually go a silvery / grey colour and deteriorate, offering a rustic, Provençal look.

To prolong the life of your Malawi Cane pieces, we recommend:

- Regularly dusting them with a dry soft cloth.
- For spots a little harder to get to, use a soft bristle brush.
- If it’s raining, keep them undercover. It’s important to keep them dry and avoid a build- up of moisture and mildew. If they do get damp or wet, simply dry them out on a warm, sunny day when you next can.
- If there is heavy or prolonged periods of rain or humidity, we recommend bringing your pieces indoors during that time.

Please note that if a dark ‘mould’ ever forms, this is usually superficial and can be scrubbed off using a spoon of oxalic acid (available at most hardware stores) mixed in 5L of water and then rinsed.

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From Malawi to the world

From Malawi to the world

It takes one person one week to make a single Malawi Chair. After that the artisans use bicycles to transport the furniture to our trucks, and then to our warehouse and quality control facility in Cape Town. From there we send out containers to the world.

  • National and international shipping

    Did you know Malawi Cane handles all shipping for clients throughout South Africa and the world? Get in touch to discuss.

  • Hassle-Free Exchanges

    All of our furniture is fumigated against beetle. You can rest assured that we will exchange any damaged or infected product.