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Inspiration

Putting design in its place means even a small space. A Fogo Islander commented “We didn’t have much but enough was enough.”

The shed in Outport Newfoundland was as much a part of the home as the home and coming together to form a family Premises. The shed is part workshop, part entertaining space and even part craft studio before craft was a concept.

The Finefolk stools by Canadian designer Katrina Tompkins have the spirit of the shed space where traditionally, three-legged stools were used as task chairs made for working because three legs made them stable for uneven ground. The stools have human-scaled proportions and fit into an urban loft as easily as a salt box house. Completely contemporary at the same time as being of the past, the collection presents an appreciation of the ‘super normal’ with quiet aesthetics that prioritize utility and tranquility desirable in modern urban life.

Fabrication

Made using ethically grown and regionally sourced birch by our craftspeople in the Fogo Island Woodshop. Available in a range of finishes including Danish Oil, which absorbs into the wood and richens the grain, a clear oil that provides a protective topcoat to the natural appearance of the wood or a coloured painted lacquer colour

Crafted in locally sourced yellow birch by craftspeople in the Fogo Island Woodshop. Available in a range of finishes including Danish Oil, which absorbs into the wood and richens the grain, A bleached finish that removes some of the colour of the wood, or a clear-coat lacquer that provides a protective topcoat to the natural appearance of the wood or a rich painted colour. Stain is not recommended due to the natural qualities of birch which make staining appear inconsistent but custom paint colours can be specified.

Made To Order 4-6 wks

Please select a wood or lacquer finish from our materials page. After confirmation of purchase, our team will be in contact with you to confirm your finish selections.

Designer Katrina Tompkins

Materials Yellow Birch

Dimensions 400 W × 400 D × 457 H mm

Shed Stool