Building a Greener Today and Tomorrow Too.
At Handstone we’re committed to building beautiful furniture you’ll enjoy for many years. We’re also committed to the environment. It starts with the furniture we make. One of the most effective ways we help preserve the environment is by building a durable product. By constructing our furniture from solid wood, with dovetail drawers and a premium varnish finish, we’re building our furniture to last. The longer it lasts, the longer it will be before it ends up in the landfill. And when we’re done building our furniture, the sawdust we produce is recycled as livestock bedding and the scrap wood is
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Your Furniture. Your Way.
Every piece of Handstone furniture is handcrafted – BUILT TO ORDER. We want your new furniture to be perfect.
You choose the wood, the stain and every other element that goes into making your furniture unique. We don’t start construction until we receive your order.
Select from one of the Premium Kiln dried hardwoods we work with, then select the specific stain color that suits you decor. Choose the hardware and upholstery to personalize the furniture to your own personal heirloom.
We can even make it your size.
If our standard configurations are not suitable, we can customize the item for you. We can make it
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A FINISH THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME
Handstone finishing process uses solar heat and co-generation of electricity to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions emitted. We recycle our solvents to reduce the waste that is sent to MOE certified processors, giving it a second use/life. The start of a great finish is the preparation. We painstakingly sand and inspect the raw wood with flat beam non-glare inspection lights. These allow us to catch any imperfections or indents before the colour application. In our multi-step dye and stain process, Handstone sprays deep penetrating NGR dye on the raw wood, then stain is
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At a time when most consumer goods are mass produced in factories half way around the world, every piece of Handstone furniture is designed and handcrafted in Canada. Not only does this allow the flexibility in manufacturing to offer custom choices, you can rest assured that your new purchase is produced with minimal impact on the environment.
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From the look, finish, fit and functionality you can tell that one of the trademarks of Handstone Furniture is craftsmanship. It’s something we take old world attention to detail in, but it wouldn’t be possible without our commitment to today’s technology. It starts with the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems to ensure every piece is designed with accuracy and consistency. State-of-the-art CNC machinery is employed so our components are produced with precision. To enhance quality and reduce labour costs we rely on late model equipment in our panel shops. New world and old world combine with the use of both automated sanding and hand sanding of each piece before applying a finish using advanced
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In this day and age, not many things are built to last. But Handstone Furniture isn’t one of them. We refuse to compromise. It’s been that way since we started in 1999 as a one-man woodworking shop. Today we remain a family-owned Canadian manufacturer of custom-made, solid wood furniture. We still hand-select the kiln-dried cherry, maple and red oak hardwoods we work with. We continually invest in adding state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to our facilities. And we never forget that the only thing equal to the precision and accuracy of modern manufacturing process is the technique and attention to detail that comes from having a
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Finding the perfect lighting for your space is integral to any design. More than just adding beauty, but never restricted to just functionality - how you choose to stay out of the dark can be an intricate decision.
Here are three important steps to consider when sourcing lighting:
Step 1. What is the purpose?
Lighting can be decorative, practical or more commonly, both. It creates a tone and establishes an ambience for a space. Ambient or general lighting is the primary source of light that can be layered with other accent lights, such as lamps, for added drama. Generally, bedrooms and living spaces
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Why Buy Handstone Furniture?
When it comes to choosing furniture, Handstone products stand out as an obvious choice. There are countless reasons why buying Handstone furniture is a smart decision, and it's challenging to find a single reason not to.
Handstone furniture is proudly Canadian, crafted with meticulous attention to detail and using traditional handcrafted techniques. Made from solid wood, each piece is built to last a lifetime, ensuring durability and timeless beauty.
One of the greatest advantages of choosing Handstone furniture is the ability to customize it according to your preferences. This level of personalization ensures that the furniture seamlessly fits your
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What is your style?
Some furniture styles, like fashions, are timeless classics. From the graceful curves of a Queen Anne chair to the clean and practical lines of an Empire cabinet, there are furniture styles to fit virtually every taste and lifestyle. If you wouldn't know a Louis XVI chaise from a Shaker rocker, don’t despair. There is no right or wrong when it comes to selecting a particular style. What is most important is the style you find most pleasing. You may be surprised to discover that exploring classic furniture styles can be an exciting adventure in world history, politics and
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