Inspired by nature and based on hundreds of years of tradition, each piece of furniture seems to have a personality of its own.

Natural curves in the wood and bold tool marks tell the story of where the piece came from and how the artisan shaped it.

Time tested joinery and high quality materials ensure that each piece of furniture holds together for many years to come, and can be repaired if anything goes wrong.

Natural finishes, colourful paint, beautiful wood grain and carved decoration stand out in any room, and only get better with age!

Pricing

Prices vary depending on many factors including design, materials, and finish. To get an idea of my prices, a simple staked leg stool would start around $150, and something more complex like a stick chair would be in the range of $500-$1500. In general, 50% of the agreed upon price is required up front and 50% required on delivery of the piece.

Things I make

• Chairs – Irish and Welsh style stick chairs, Windsor chairs and ladderback chairs
• Stools & plant stands
• Benches
• Coffee tables
• Coat racks and wall hooks
• Wall cupboards and shelves

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Some background on vernacular furniture in Ontario

I take a lot of inspiration from the makers of European vernacular furniture, dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. This style of furniture was generally made by peasants and farmers, not to sell but because they needed a place to sit, eat their meals and store their belongings. These pieces were often dismissed as being primitive and crude by the higher classes. Despite this, many were well made and have survived hundreds of years of hard use. Although made by untrained hands, much of the furniture in the vernacular style has timeless, pleasing proportions and an honest charm that is so often missing from higher style pieces.

As settlers from Ireland, Scotland and Wales came to Ontario in the 1800s, they brought their woodworking traditions with them, and, having little money, would often make their own furniture from trees around their homestead. I hope to keep these traditions alive with my own work, while adding my own artistic spin.