The Team
We are a small team of highly qualified and experienced specialists who relishes a challenge and are committed to creating only the best that people inspire in us. We love what we do and we love doing it well.
Deánne Viljoen
Owner & Furniture DesignerDeánne has a B.Arch degree and joined De Steyl in 1997. She consults with clients, designs and manages each project.
Andrew Pailman
Wood Machining SupervisorAndrew is a qualified Furntech Wood Machinist/Cabinetmaker and supervises all wood machining & veneering at De Steyl.
Wikus Swart
Cabinetmaking SupervisorWikus joined De Steyl in 2001, learnt his trade from Johan Steyl & Furntech and is our finest artisan. He supervises all Cabinetmaking.
Zani Marais
Finishing SupervisorZani is a Ruth Prowse Goldsmith and a specialist wood finisher with that rare attention to detail. She manages the Finishing team.
Debbie Janse van Rensburg
Office AdministratorDebbie is our friendly Office Administrator who handles admin, logistics and orders.
Cornelius Josephs
Wood MachinistCornelius is an experienced machinist on all our traditional woodworking machines as well as the moulder.
Deon Mackay
Cabinetmaking ForemanDeon is the longest standing member of our team, since its start in 1990. An exceptional traditional craftsman.
Adam Arendse
Wood Finishing ForemanAdam has shown a true talent for woodworking & finishing. He is an excellent spray painter & leads a team of specialists
Wilna Terblanche
BookkeeperWilna has been De Steyl’s bookkeeper for more than 20 years. She runs things like clockwork.
Vivian Moos
VeneeristVivian received veneer training from a German Production Manager and demonstrates her skill in our factory.
Franklin Claassen
CabinetmakerFranklin received his Level 3 Cabinetmaking Diploma through Furntech and in-factory apprenticeship.
Nicolene Williams
Wood finisherNicolene is a specialist wood finisher learning her trade from Zani & Adam, she is intelligent and multi-skilled.
Ronwen Muller
CabinetmakerRonwen is a very talented young craftsman who did his apprenticeship under Wikus Swart.
Stefhen Botha
Wood finisher & InstallerStefhen is our most multi-skilled team member and our favourite person to work with!
Mathilda Kortje
Sander & ScraperMathilda is one of our original sanders and scrapers who hand finishes our woodwork.