African Modern is an import, design, and wholesale distribution company based in Eugene, Oregon. We showcase handmade goods crafted by artisans across Africa.

Handmade pieces carry stories of community, creativity, and resourcefulness, and we are honored to share them with homes and shops around the globe. Each piece in our collection reflects artistic knowledge, cultural tradition, and skilled craftsmanship specific to Africa, and many items come from remote locations with limited infrastructure. Most of the artisans we trade with transform natural or recycled materials like grass, wood, clay, metals, and textiles into objects that are both beautiful and rooted in local cultures and economies.

Our small team works closely with artisan groups and export agents to maintain collaborative commercial relationships. We partner in design and handle export logistics for makers in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Rwanda, Mali, Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. From our Oregon warehouse, we facilitate importing and clearance to make sourcing from Africa less complicated for North American stores.

Through our wholesale program, we connect artisans to retail stores worldwide. By choosing handmade goods, the stores we serve create meaningful economic opportunities for artisan communities. Our goal is to create lasting, respectful trade relationships that celebrate handmade artistry while expanding opportunity for African communities.

Stores can shop African Modern here, on Faire, at our Atlanta showroom during Atlanta Markets, in person at Shoppe Object NYC, and at Shoppe Online. We welcome non-wholesale shoppers to explore our limited retail collection. If you enjoy reading about our work in Africa and hearing about new arrivals or sales, we invite you to join our mailing list.