Vanessa Horig

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Summer School on Japanese Carpentry – A Bench around a Tree

Summer School on Japanese Carpentry – A Bench around a Tree

My experience at Domaine de Boisbuchet where I learnt traditional Japanese carpentry. Here I talk about the seond part of the course – building an outdoor Bench around a tree as a group activity.

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Summer School on Japanese Carpentry – Traditional Japanese Joinery

Summer School on Japanese Carpentry – Traditional Japanese Joinery

My experience at Domaine de Boisbuchet where I learnt traditional Japanese carpentry. Here I talk about the first part of the course – sharpening a chisel and a handplane, and making a traditional Japanese joint.

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What is Bespoke Furniture?

What is Bespoke Furniture?

What is bespoke furniture, how much does it cost? What should a customer know before ordering bespoke furniture and what is my philosophy about customised furniture?

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Joinery Systems

Joinery Systems

This post talks about a couple of joinery systems I use while building furniture of different types. Careful selection of the correct joinery system ensures strong furniture that is built to last and can be passed down from generation to generation.

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The Effects of War on Wood Trade

The Effects of War on Wood Trade

How has the war in Ukraine affected lumber imports into the EU? And how does this translate to what I as a small business owner can offer my clients?

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The Process of Cabinet Making

The Process of Cabinet Making

A detailed blogpost explaining the lengthy process of designing and making bespoke cabinets and furniture.

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About Me

Hi, I’m Vanessa. I am a Furniture Designer & Maker based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
I make bespoke, handmade furniture and have great passion for wood and my craft. I believe in sustainable practices and spread awareness about craftswomanship through my work.
I use my blog to talk about building furniture, using wood as a raw material & other topics related to woodoworking.

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I talk about the various aspects of working with wood and building furniture.

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Hi! I am Vanessa Horig.

I design & make contemporary handmade furniture that is sustainably built to last a lifetime. I love working with wood which is an amazingly warm and versatile material.

Together with customers, I design & build bespoke furniture, and also develop my own designs for my webshop. I run my small business from my workshop in Amsterdam West.

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