Header: Jeanne Castonguay
It started with an idea between three friends who looked at the Quebec furniture industry and wanted to do things differently. That was over a decade ago. Today, their company, La Fabrique Allwood, designs and constructs solid wood and steel furniture that stands for quality construction and environmental care. Since 2014, the Montreal-based company has stayed true to its goal of making pieces that combine age-old building techniques with a design sense that lasts.
A dedication to green design
At La Fabrique Allwood, being environmentally responsible is a central part of the process. The company created a zero-waste system that results in recycling more than 500 tons of raw materials each year. They also have an innovative program that takes urban ash trees cut down because of the emerald ash borer and transforms them. These trees are repurposed into new, locally made furniture, giving them a second life. This approach to making things has earned them recognition, including a Platinum Winner prize and the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Grands Prix du Design.
Furniture made for you
Every single piece of furniture is put together by hand in the company’s Montreal workshop. La Fabrique Allwood offers two distinct ways to get their work into your space. They can create completely custom furniture, designing unique items like dining tables, bookshelves, or kitchen counters to fit a specific need. For those looking for something sooner, they also have an online collection of their classic furniture. These pieces come with options that can be changed to suit a customer’s own room and style.
From a single table to a full restaurant
The team works on projects of every scale. They partner with individuals who want one special piece and with professionals looking to furnish entire commercial spaces. In the past, they have taken on large-scale jobs like creating the furniture for Shopify’s former offices in Montreal and outfitting trendy downtown restaurants. The creators behind La Fabrique Allwood know how to handle the demands of complicated projects, adapting to different schedules, budgets, and design goals.
By joining skilled handiwork, sustainable thinking, and a solid local focus, La Fabrique Allwood provides an inspiring and ethical way to think about the furniture that fills our lives.
Source: v2comnewswire
