Studio 126 Vancouver

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IT ALL STARTED WHEN...
We were living in an empty 380 sqft apartment. We needed furniture, but because of the tiny size, it needed to be specific and proportional to the space we had to work with. When every inch of functional space matters, you are very critical about what you bring into your home, especially with a baby on the way. After months of searching for furniture that not only fit our home but also aligned with our values of sustainability, quality and community we were disappointed at the lack of options. So, we decided to build our own custom furniture: table, bench, side table and shelving. We searched for the right pieces of reclaimed wood, welded our legs and frames, met many people along the way and asked a lot of questions. Many of those early relationships continue to thrive.

With Ryan's background in welding and Anna's degree in Fine Arts and Design, we were able to draft and handcraft pieces that fit our home perfectly. Hence our motto "Custom, because it fits." With small and challenging living spaces all around the city, finding the right pieces of furniture was exhausting. We knew we couldn't be alone. After all, Vancouver was filled with people who loved nature and shared our values. Our hunch was confirmed when we were invited to be part of a booth at the Vancouver Fall Home Show in 2013. Our sustainable handcrafted custom pieces were a success, and we received our first custom orders that week. We decided to take a chance and open a studio and with big risks came big rewards. We continue to be inspired by our adventures in nature, by our children and the kind of world that we want for them.