Cairo, est. 2022
Egyptian design, on its own terms
A furniture design house and manufacturer founded by architects, working from Cairo for interiors worldwide.
Founded 2022, Cairo
TEM'SM is an Egyptian furniture design house and manufacturer, founded in Cairo in 2022 by architects Hatem Henawy and Mahmoud El Sheikh.
Rooted in Egypt, not confined by it
Our work is rooted in Egypt, yet looks firmly towards the contemporary. We believe Egyptian design can have its own identity, without being confined to the familiar visual language of Pharaonic or Islamic references.
Shaped by Cairo, made for modern interiors
Through original furniture collections, we explore a more contemporary expression of Egyptian design — one shaped by our culture, surroundings and way of living, while speaking to modern interiors worldwide.
Every piece, designed and manufactured in Cairo
Considered proportions
Every dimension is weighed against how a piece will actually be lived with, not just how it photographs.
Distinctive forms
Original silhouettes, designed from scratch by our own studio rather than adapted from a catalogue.
Refined materials, lasting craft
Solid wood, marble and hand-finished glass, worked by hand and built to last generations.
Furniture with a sense of place — and a place in modern homes worldwide.