About Jake Whillans Studio
Jake Whillans Studio creates heritage quality furniture and objects to enhance the relationship between individuals and the environments in which they dwell. With details that speak to the materiality of each piece we consider longevity, sustainability, and functional design as core tenets of our practice. Providing design and fabrication services to residential, retail, and hospitality sectors alongside our made to order collection -customization and client driven options are always within the realm of possibility. Our materials are sourced through a network of susta...Read More
Featured Pieces
Ewa Dining Chair, Walnut with Natural Fiber Rush Woven Seat and Backrest
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
This updated nod to a classic adds bucolic spirit and rich texture to any dining setting. Exploring time-honored craft traditions, the Ewa dining chair...
Category
2010s Canadian Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rush, Rope, Wood, Oak
Ewa Dining Chair, Blackened Oak with Natural Fiber Rush
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
This updated nod to a classic adds bucolic spirit and rich texture to any dining setting. Exploring time-honored craft traditions, the Ewa dining chair...
Category
2010s Canadian Chairs
Materials
Rush, Rope, Papercord, Oak, Wood
Olo Bench, Solid White Oak, Hand-Stitched Vegetable Tanned Leather Upholstery
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
Our Olo bench was designed in 2017 as a crafted approach to public seating. Inspired by the early surf boards of Hawaiian royalty, its dependable structure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Benches
Materials
Oak, Leather
Baré Tall Plant Stand, White Oak with Cast Bronze Tray
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
The Baré Tall Plant Stand is part of family of objects designed around the act of indoor horticulture. Named after Jeanne Baré, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe - each object in the series provides an elegant, elevated pedestal for your houseplants.
The Baré Tall features a cast bronze tray...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Baré Tall Planter, Walnut with Cast Bronze Tray and Planter
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
The Baré Tall Planter is part of family of objects designed around the act of indoor horticulture. Named after Jeanne Baré, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe - each object in the series provides an elegant, elevated home for your houseplants.
The Baré Tall features a cast bronze planter (4-gallon capacity) with integral drainage to a cast bronze tray...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Linea Barstool, Walnut with Upholstered Seat and Backrest in Leather (Black)
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
The Linea stool articulates a devotion to lightness and material aptitude. This sinuous structure of elegant proportions is hand carved to create its uniqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Ewa Dining Chair, White Oak with Natural Fiber Rush
Located in Hamilton, ON
This updated nod to a classic adds bucolic spirit and rich texture to any dining setting. Exploring time-honored craft traditions, the Ewa dining chair...
Category
2010s Canadian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rush, Oak, Wood, Rope
Linea Barstool, Walnut with Leather Upholstered Seat and Backrest
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
The Linea stool articulates a devotion to lightness and material aptitude. This sinuous structure of elegant proportions is hand carved to create its uniqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Linea Barstool, White Oak with Upholstered Seat and Backrest in Leather (Russet)
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
The Linea stool articulates a devotion to lightness and material aptitude. This sinuous structure of elegant proportions is hand carved to create its uniqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Stools
Materials
Oak, Leather, Wood
Baré Side Table, Walnut with Carved Soapstone Surface and Leather Tray
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
The Baré Side Table is part of family of objects designed around the act of indoor horticulture. Named after Jeanne Baré, the first woman to circumnavi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Side Tables
Materials
Soapstone
Linea Barstool, White Oak with Upholstered Seat and Backrest in Leather
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
The Linea stool articulates a devotion to lightness and material aptitude. This sinuous structure of elegant proportions is hand carved to create its uniqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Stools
Materials
Oak, Leather, Wood
Coracle Bench with Storage, White Oak and eco-friendly Vegetable Tanned Leather
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
Inspired by ancient fishing vessels, the Coracle bench features a half hide of English bridle leather remarkably formed and stretched by hand about a fra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
More About Jake Whillans Studio
Coracle Bench White Oak & Vegetable Tanned Leather
Baré Tall Planter Walnut & Cast Bronze
Ewa Chair White Oak & Natural Fiber Rush
Baré Side Table Walnut, Soapstone, & Leather