Block & Chisel Review South Africa | Furniture Deals

A straight look at Block & Chisel in South Africa: the furniture and homeware to check first, delivery and returns, who it suits, and when to look for deals.

Block & Chisel

Think of a weathered oak sideboard, a cream striped sofa, a cane chair and a row of ceramic jars on the shelf. That relaxed farmhouse-meets-French-country look is what Block & Chisel has been selling to Cape Town homes since 1987.

It is furniture you buy once and keep for years, so the questions are different from a quick homeware order. Does the piece fit the room, how does it get delivered, and what happens if it does not work?

What they do

Block & Chisel is a family-run South African furniture and homeware brand, founded in Cape Town by Lynn and Sibley McAdam and now run by the next generation. Some of the furniture is made in its own Cape Town workshop under the Made by Block & Chisel label, and the rest is sourced from around the world.

The brand describes its style as English Country and French Provincial with a relaxed South African feel. It has stores in Cape Town and a Sandton flagship in Johannesburg, plus the online shop.

On The Real Deal, Block & Chisel deals are listed under Kitchen & Homeware.

What to look at first

Sofas and Chairs

Seating is a big part of the range, from sofas to occasional and dining chairs. Check dimensions against your room and doorways before ordering.
Best for: a main sofa or a set of dining chairs you plan to keep.

Dining and Coffee Tables

Dining, coffee, side and counter tables, with some pieces in a weathered oak finish.
Best for: a statement table that anchors the room.

Bedroom, Workspace and Entrance Furniture

Bedside tables, wardrobes, desks, consoles and bookcases, sorted by room on the site so you can shop one space at a time.
Best for: furnishing one room properly rather than piece by piece.

Rugs, Lamps and Mirrors

Homeware covers rugs, lamps, mirrors, cushions, throws, ceramics, baskets, candles and wall art. This is the easiest way to try the look without buying a sofa.
Best for: refreshing a room on a smaller budget.

Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor sofas, accent chairs and sectional sets for the patio or stoep.
Best for: setting up an outdoor dining or braai area.

Simple way to think about it

Haven’t bought from them before? Start with homeware. A rug, a lamp or a pair of cushions tells you whether the style suits your home before you spend on furniture.

For larger pieces, visit a store if you can. Seeing fabric, colour and scale in person matters more with a sofa than with a vase.

Big furniture purchases are where a saving makes the most difference, so look at current Block & Chisel deals on The Real Deal before committing.

What makes Block & Chisel different

The local workshop is the main difference. Part of the furniture range is made in Cape Town, and the brand has kept a consistent style for decades, so pieces bought years apart still tend to go together.

Delivery is another. In Cape Town and Johannesburg, Block & Chisel uses its own trucks and teams, who unpack, do basic assembly and place the furniture in your home.

The practical bit

Shipping: Nationwide delivery, with in-home service from the brand’s own teams in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Elsewhere, logistics partners deliver to the kerb. Delivery fees are not listed on the policy page, so confirm at checkout.
Delivery: Carrying above the third floor without a lift is not included. You can collect from the Cape Town warehouse, or from the Sandton store for a small fee.
Returns: 14 days from delivery for change of mind on online orders, if the item is unused and unassembled. You pay collection on bulky items, and custom or made-to-order pieces cannot be returned unless faulty.
Support: You can reach the team through blockandchisel.co.za or the websales email and phone line listed there.

Who it’s for

This is for you if:

• You like a relaxed English and French country look
• You want furniture partly made in South Africa
• You live in Cape Town or Johannesburg and want in-home delivery
• You are buying pieces to keep for the long run

Probably not for you if:

• You prefer sleek, modern or minimalist furniture
• You are furnishing on a tight budget
• You live outside the main metros and want assembly included

Final word

Block & Chisel is a strong option if the country look is what you want and you plan to keep the furniture for a long time. Measure carefully, since returns on bulky items cost you the collection fee.

On big-ticket pieces it pays to compare, so see how Block & Chisel prices look on The Real Deal first.

FAQ

Is Block & Chisel worth it?

It makes sense if you like its country style and want furniture that is partly made locally and built to keep. It is not a budget furniture store.

Where can I find Block & Chisel deals in South Africa?

You can check current Block & Chisel deals on Block & Chisel on The Real Deal, RealRank verified against the brand's own pricing.

Is Block & Chisel a South African brand?

Yes. It was founded in Cape Town in 1987, is still family-run, and makes part of its furniture range in its own Cape Town workshop.