A legacy of beautiful living.
A new chapter, made for you.
- Origins
- Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 1971
The founding brothers
Our story began in 1971, when five brothers—Don, Dennis, Bernard, Norman and Tyrone—opened the first Bakos Brothers store on Rissik Street in Johannesburg. Bringing together their entrepreneurial spirit and passion for elegant living, they laid the foundations for a name that would become synonymous with quality, style and personal service.
From the Bakos archive
From early success in television retail to furniture and property development, the brothers shared an ambition: to bring exceptional living into people's homes. Over the decades, Bakos Brothers grew into a household name, extending its reach beyond Johannesburg and into Africa.
Yet at the heart of that growth was something deeply personal. With the family name above the door, every piece offered and every client served mattered. Attention to detail and pride in the Bakos Brothers name became the foundations of lasting relationships.
A more personal chapter
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we closed our showrooms. In the years that followed, we continued to serve a select group of private clients, working closely with them to create individual solutions for their homes.
Our showrooms had closed, but our story continued—with a more personal way of working, centred on each client's needs, tastes and way of life.
Today, we are opening that experience to you.
Introducing Bakos Private Clients
Private Clients brings our heritage of quality and service to a bespoke offering, now available to everyone.
Whether you are searching for the perfect sofa or planning the interior of an entire home, we begin by understanding you: how you live, what you love and what you want your space to become.
From a single custom piece to a complete interior design and decorating project, we create solutions around your brief. Dimensions, fabrics, finishes and individual details can be tailored to suit your home, with each element considered as part of the whole.
You do not need an entire project to begin. Sometimes, a beautiful home starts with just one piece.
More than fifty years after our first store opened, the Bakos Brothers story continues—now with your home at its heart.