Àtúnlo means “reuse” in Yoruba. It is the name we gave to a simple practice in our Lagos workshop: the off-cuts and surplus timber left over from making Majeurs furniture are not thrown away. They are set aside, selected by our artisans, and made into new pieces for the kitchen, the table and the home.
Every bowl, tray, stool and spoon in the collection began as material that would otherwise have been discarded. The result is homeware with real character: the grain, tone and story of each piece are its own.
Off-cuts and surplus timber from our own Majeurs workshop are set aside instead of discarded.
Our artisans choose each piece of timber for its grain, size and character.
Every piece is cut and shaped by our artisans in Lagos.
Pieces are sanded and finished for everyday use, made to last for years, not seasons.
Reuse gives materials a new purpose, keeps the tradition of craft alive, and protects the environment we share.
Each Àtúnlo piece connects you to a movement where sustainability meets African design excellence.
Our practice supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 12, Responsible Consumption and Production, by reducing waste at source and making products built for long use.
We follow circular economy principles: design out waste, and keep materials in use at their highest value for as long as possible.
Reuse ranks above recycling and disposal in the internationally recognised waste hierarchy. Àtúnlo puts reuse first.
