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Top 5 Event Furniture Trends in Cape Town for 2025/2026

Every year brings fresh ideas in event design — and furniture plays a major role in setting the tone. If you’re planning an event in Cape Town in 2025, here are the top furniture trends you’ll want to know:

1. Natural Textures

Rattan chairs, woven details, and wooden cocktail tables are huge in 2025. They create a relaxed, earthy vibe perfect for wine farms and garden weddings.

2. Statement Lounge Areas

Instead of plain seating, couples and planners are creating Instagram-worthy lounges with velvet sofas, scatter cushions, and chic coffee tables. These spots become focal points where guests gather.

3. Cocktail Furniture for Every Event

Cocktail tables, bar stools, and standing areas are more popular than ever — especially for modern weddings, corporate events, and networking functions in Cape Town.

4. Mix-and-Match Styles

Gone are the days of uniform looks. Now it’s about combining modern metal chairs with rustic wooden tables or pairing velvet sofas with minimalist cocktail tables.

5. Eco-Friendly Furniture Choices

With sustainability on everyone’s mind, hiring furniture instead of buying disposable décor has become the eco-friendly choice. Many couples specifically look for companies offering stylish hire items that are reused event after event.

At Makiti Hire, we stay ahead of the trends with a wide range of furniture that makes your Cape Town event memorable. Whether you’re planning a chic city celebration or a rustic Winelands wedding, we’ve got pieces to bring your vision to life.

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