Osmo Artisan Spotlight – Simon Barrie of Colwell Studios In the heart of Brooklyn, New York, furniture maker Simon Barrie is quietly preserving the art of traditional craftsmanship through his studio, Colwell Studios. Specializing in hand-crafted hardwood furniture built with classic joinery techniques, Simon creates pieces that embody warmth, permanence, and purpose in a [...]
Osmo Maker Feature: Rut Fjågesund, Telemark, Norway Rut Fjågesund transforms local wood into functional works of art. Specializing in hand-turned bowls with carved textures and clean, Nordic-inspired shapes, Rut brings a deep respect for material and tradition to every piece she creates. What started as a semester project during her arts and crafts studies [...]
The Secret to Better-Looking, Longer-Lasting Outdoor Woodwork: Sanding Wood Before Staining When it comes to exterior wood projects—whether it's a deck, fence, or outdoor furniture—the difference between good and great often comes down to one simple, often overlooked step: sanding. You might think a premium piece of cedar decking from the hardware store is [...]
Osmo Maker Feature: Kyle Stahler, Camber Woodworking At Camber Woodworking, furniture isn’t just built—it’s sculpted. Founded by a solo craftsman with a background in machining and mechanical engineering, Camber Woodworking blurs the line between functional furniture and sculptural art. Each piece is designed with intention, inspired by the organic curves of trees, the rolling [...]
Wood Finishing Safety Standards for Kids Toys Remember in the 70s and 80s when lead paint was still being used in children’s toys? Back then, few people questioned what was in the products we brought into our homes — until studies started showing just how dangerous those materials could be. There’s a reason governments [...]
Meet Kate Duncan: Bold Design, Master Craftsmanship With a deep respect for craft and a fearless eye for design, Toronto-based furniture designer Kate Duncan has been shaping wood into bold, sculptural pieces for over three decades. What began at age 12 as a personal passion has evolved into a career defined by precision, experimentation, [...]
Meet Warren Turnbull of Hutch Custom At Hutch Custom, craftsmanship meets creativity in every piece. Based in the southern suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa, Hutch Custom specializes in fine furniture that seamlessly blends traditional woodworking techniques with a modern aesthetic. We caught up with Warren Turnbull, of Hutch Custom to [...]
Meet the Maker: Paul Beeman, Beeman Woodworks Specializing in modern case pieces with a handcrafted twist, Beeman Woodworks blends traditional joinery with contemporary design and technology. Drawing inspiration from Shaker furniture, classic woodworking texts, and hands-on study of iconic makers like Nakashima and Esherick, his work is grounded in deep respect for craft history—while [...]
An Interview with Sacramento hardwood furniture maker, Phillbuilt This month, we had the pleasure of interviewing Phillbuilt, a talented furniture maker specializing in custom hardwood furniture for commercial spaces. Known for his precision craftsmanship and deep respect for traditional woodworking techniques, Phillbuilt draws inspiration from thoughtfully designed architecture and creative problem-solving at the bench. [...]