A warmly lit studio interior with curated shelves of vintage objects
About the studio

A small studio,
quietly obsessive.

Snowball is a curated antiques, interiors, and design studio based in Irene, Pretoria, South Africa. Founded by a husband-and-wife team, we specialise in sourcing distinctive antique furniture and decorative objects, creating timeless interiors, and designing a small collection of bespoke lampshades through Snowball Atelier.

Our story
A carved wooden console with collected objects and a brass planter

Snowball was founded in 2025 from a genuine passion for beautiful interiors and exceptional antiques. What began with collecting distinctive furniture and decorative objects for our own home soon grew into sourcing unique pieces for others who shared our appreciation for timeless design.

Today, Snowball brings together three complementary disciplines: carefully curated antiques, thoughtfully designed interiors, and Snowball Atelier—a small collection of bespoke lampshades that celebrate craftsmanship and individuality.

We believe the most memorable homes are not created by following trends, but by layering quality pieces with history, character, and purpose. Every antique we source is selected for its beauty, craftsmanship, and ability to sit comfortably alongside contemporary living.

As a small husband-and-wife studio based in Irene, Pretoria, we work personally with every client. Whether you're searching for a single statement piece, furnishing an entire home, or creating a bespoke interior, our approach remains the same: thoughtful, collaborative, and focused on designing spaces that will be loved for years to come.

What we believe

Four small principles.

01

Slowly, always.

We buy, design and make one thing at a time. Nothing is scaled.

02

Patina over polish.

The wear on an old thing is not a flaw. It's the reason we chose it.

03

Everything is honest.

Every piece we sell is described exactly as it is — dates, restoration, price.

04

Warmth over trend.

We design rooms to feel loved in twenty years, not liked this month.