SMOKED GRAIN
A furniture collection from David Flynn
Handmade Furniture in North Vancouver - The Art of the Burn
Smoked Grain makes hand-built furniture in North Vancouver, BC, from solid Douglas fir and cedar, both native to this coast. After a piece is shaped, it’s often burned using a technique inspired by Shou Sugi Ban (yakisugi), the traditional Japanese method of charring wood. The joinery uses no screws or metal fasteners, and no two pieces turn out the same.
The pieces are sized for small spaces like apartments and condos. The collection includes charred wood tables, entryway benches, sideboards, sofa tables and console tables. They’re quiet, striking additions to a room built around art and collections. Designed and made by hand by David Flynn, architect and woodworker.
The pieces below are examples of my work. Use them as a starting point for a custom piece: tell me about your space and I’ll design something to fit.
