Established in 2002, the Cottonwood Trading Company is owned by the husband and wife team of Philip and Toni Botha. Originally based in Durban, the company moved to Johannesburg in 2009.

The company specialises in importing beautiful French reproduction furniture as well as Industrial furniture and other French decor items. By keeping its overheads low the Cottonwood Trading Company has been able to ensure that customers get extremely competitive prices on the full range of furniture and decor.

In December 2010 a decision was made to stop wholesale sales to other furniture and decor shops. This meant the company was no longer tied to recommended retail prices which allowed them to drop their prices by up to 30%.