A while back I took some time away from making custom tables to work with a chunk reclaimed Douglas Fir to craft this one of a kind bench. Unlike most of my pieces, this one was crafted on spec, and was recently purchased to go into a recording studio for a client in the construction industry.

This 7’ Douglas Fir bench incorporates a simple design which allows the wood to show off it’s grain and strength. The slab used for this bench is 12” wide x 4” thick, and was 19’ long. It came from a pilots’ training hangar that was built at Toronto Pearson Airport during the Second World War. When the building was dismantled in the 2010s we were able to salvage some of the massive Douglas Fir beams and have been turning them into spec and custom pieces ever since.

This one of a kind bench will now go on to enjoy a third life (tree, building, furniture) as a bench in the client’s podcast recording studio and provide a seat for many a good conversation for years to come.

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These Black Walnut Stools are the final three from a set of 24 we had the privilege to make for a STEAM lab in a Toronto school. The original stools had Reclaimed Elm tops and were paired with custom made Elm work tables.

This set of three was crafted for the BeReclaimed Store. Rather than using reclaimed Elm for the seat top, we opted for Back Walnut. I absolutely love the grain. That burl on two of the stool tops is so stunning.

These stools are a good example of the breadth of furniture solutions that we can provide. It isn’t just tables and benches. At BeReclaimed we work closely with our clients to solve their furniture needs regardless of what they are. This includes built-in cabinets, free-standing vanities, mantlepieces, side tables, coffee tables, countertops, seats, benches and stools etc.

If you’re looking for a custom piece, no matter how esoteric, please do not hesitate to reach out. I’d be happy to chat about your vision with you and come up with a solution that fits your desired aesthetic and your budget.