Story – Wood
Our preferred hardwoods
are Eastern Black Walnut,
American White Oak
& Quebec Maple.
Hardwood comes from slow growing, deciduous trees that are amazingly dense, durable and resilient. With proper care, furniture produced using these amazing species can last a lifetime – it’s our material of choice. We have long standing relationships with our wood suppliers, who source lumber from sustainably managed forests.
A. & B. American Black Walnut
Walnut is a hardwood, known for its strength, straight grain and its rich chocolate brown colour. It tends to have a natural mix of both light and dark colours. Walnut comes from the Eastern Seaboard of the US. It can be a very versatile wood, offering a range of shades and grains. As the tree grows it absorbs minerals from the soil. These minerals get pushed towards the centre or older part of the tree creating darker wood called heartwood. The sapwood, found towards the exterior is the younger, paler part of the tree. In a typical plank about 2 inches on either side will be sapwood.
Our furniture is offered in solid walnut (B), which naturally includes both lighter and darker parts of the tree. For those looking for a more uniform look we also offer Walnut Select (A), whereby most of the sapwood has been removed.
C. American White Oak
Oak is a hardwearing dense wood. It is known for having lovely open grain and was traditionally used in the construction of boars and wine barrels. Its soft, light colouring is often associated with Scandinavian design. We offer our American White Oak with either a natural, a bleached or a blackened finish.
D. Quebec Maple
Maple is a dense, closed grained hardwood found in Canada and the United States. It’s pale in colour and has subtle variations in grain and markings. Maple is a very stable, resistant wood species lending itself perfectly to furniture production. The maple used in our furniture collection is sourced from Quebec.
Story
The basics are important to us. A simple white t-shirt, a classic pair of jeans, a good pair of boots. The same goes for our home. A timeless table, a classic chair, a solid bed and a beautiful light. A slow gradual process of layering. Room by room, one piece at a time. Our furniture is simple and understated.
Workshop
Our furniture is built in limited series using a combination of traditional and modern woodworking techniques and machinery. The workshop is the heart of our business, hand selecting our materials, building one piece at a time and ensuring the best possible quality. Whether it’s a piece of furniture or milling for a special project, the approach is the same.
Showroom
Come visit our Montréal brick & mortar boutique to see our current designs and get inspired. If you’d like to book a rendez-vous for more information on a particular piece, collection or to discuss a project, please drop us a line at info@kastella.ca or give us a call 514-270-2444 Address, map and store hours can be found below.
Press
A selection of recent press, editorials, spotlights and announcements. For any press enquiries, please get in touch via info@kastella.ca