“Reed believes in the continuation of high craft and the thoughtful creation of pieces of heirloom quality”
Reed Hansuld is a Canadian contemporary furniture designer and maker based in Brooklyn, NY—serving an array of clients ranging from purveyors of fine design, interior designers and architects, to galleries and museums.
“We build to a discerning clientele’s specification—tailored for you, crafted for future generations”
“As makers, we spend our working lives investigating the engineering and ergonomics of these unique pieces”
When we begin collaborating on a project, a unique process commences which will result in original work that is a reflection of our partnership. As makers, we spend our working lives investigating the engineering and ergonomics of these unique pieces. It could be the way an armrest falls to hand and deciding on the most complimentary profile for a table edge. The pleasing rush of air as a piston-fit drawer slides closed or considering the visual and physical proportions of a piece, how we interact with it, and how well it works within a space.
“Hand-made work embodies a special connection of a maker to a material; we feel this more potently when the hand is relied on right from the start”
Being both a designer and a maker is like being a singer-songwriter; there is a synergy between the idea and execution of creativity. Designs begin with hand sketching, a technique utilized throughout the process from idea generation to resolving details, fabrication processes, and communicating ideas. Not limited to the confines of a drafting program, hand sketching allows for a freedom of expression, relying on intuition of line, weight, and proportion. Once a concept is fully developed with a client, we began full-scale drawings, creating mock-ups and prototyping details. Hand-made work embodies a special connection of a maker to a material; we feel this more potently when the hand is relied on right from the start. There is so much nuance to craftsmanship, and we remain dedicated to hand-building furniture informed by contemporary aesthetics and augmented by modern processes.
Our work has been featured in American Craft, Architectural Digest, Azure, Core 77, Design Milk, Dwell, Elle Decor, Surface Mag and more. It has been shown around the world including at the Architectural Digest Show, Center for Art in Wood, Gallery Naga, IDS Toronto, Maison & Objet, NY Now, Riverside Art Museum, Wanted Design and more. Our work has been acquired around the world and his customers range from private clients and permanent gallery collections to embassies and consulates.
“Reed devotes time to teaching and lecturing at some of the most renowned craft schools across America and abroad”
We believe in cultivating an appreciation of craftsmanship and the valuable impact that it has on people both on a personal level and societally. Reed devotes time to teaching and lecturing at some of the most renowned craft schools across America and abroad, including the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship (Maine), Penland School of Crafts (North Carolina), and Center for Fine Woodworking (Nelson, New Zealand).
“We will work with you to create pieces that are as unique to you as they are beautiful, functional and timeless”
