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Beaver Hardwood founder Mark Allen standing in his Ontario furniture studio.

Beaver Hardwood Studio

Selected walnut. Guided process. Built with intent.

Beaver Hardwood is an Ontario furniture studio focused on commission-built walnut tables and statement hardwood pieces. Each project begins with selected material, careful proportion, and a guided process from first conversation to final placement.
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Private inventory of rough-cut hardwood slabs stored inside the Beaver Hardwood workshop in Ontario.

The Studio

Built in a working studio.

Every Beaver Hardwood table begins in a working Ontario studio, where walnut is reviewed, selected, and prepared before production begins. We hold a private inventory of walnut, allowing each commission to begin with material chosen for colour, figure, scale, and suitability.
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Large live-edge walnut slab with natural grain, voids, and character positioned on a Woodwizz table in the Beaver Hardwood workshop.

Material Review

The table begins before the first cut.

Before a table is built, the walnut is reviewed for proportion, character, and suitability. Grain movement, natural voids, live edges, width, and overall scale all influence the final direction.
This step gives each commission a clear starting point. The selected material, layout, approximate dimensions, and design direction are reviewed before production begins.
Walnut tabletop panels clamped during glue-up inside the Beaver Hardwood workshop.

The Process

A controlled build from layout to final finish.

Once the material and layout are confirmed, each table moves through a hands-on build process. The walnut is prepared, joined, shaped, sanded, finished, and reviewed with care at each stage.
The goal is to create a table with balance, substance, and a natural sense of belonging in the home.

Finished Work

Finished with weight, warmth, and restraint.

Some commissions are clean and architectural. Others preserve more natural edge and character. The common thread is selected walnut, careful proportion, and a finished piece built to anchor the room without overwhelming it.
Each table is finished to bring out the depth, tone, and natural movement of the wood while keeping the overall design balanced and timeless.
Close view of a finished walnut tabletop showing natural grain, figure, and edge detail in the Beaver Hardwood studio.
Completed walnut dining table with a black architectural base inside the Beaver Hardwood workshop.
Custom walnut dining table installed in a bright contemporary home with large windows and modern pendant lighting.

Founder-Led Studio

A direct commission experience from first conversation to final placement.

Beaver Hardwood is intentionally small and founder-led. Clients work directly with the studio through the key decisions: size, material, base direction, finish, and placement.
The process is guided so the final piece feels personal without making the commission feel overwhelming. You do not need every detail finalized before reaching out — the right table is shaped through conversation, material review, and proportion planning.
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The Commission Standard

Included with every table commission.

Every Beaver Hardwood table commission includes a guided consultation, material review, proportion planning, layout confirmation, finish direction, and delivery coordination. Before production begins, the selected walnut, dimensions, and key design details are reviewed so there is clarity before the work begins.

Guided Consultation

We review the room, intended use, size, style direction, and material preferences before the project begins.

Material Review

Selected walnut, layout, natural character, and key design details are reviewed before production moves forward.

Proportion & Base Guidance

The top, base, seating clearance, and overall visual weight are considered together so the finished table feels balanced in the space.

Final Preparation

The finished piece is reviewed, prepared for delivery, and supported with care guidance for the years ahead.

Begin with the room. Build around the walnut.

Whether the project is a dining table, statement table, boardroom piece, or select architectural hardwood commission, the process begins with a conversation about the space, the material, and the kind of piece you want to live with.