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restoring furniture. reclaiming futures.

Looking for unique furniture with a story? FutureLab Makers offers high-quality, refinished pieces that do more than just complete your home. Every purchase directly supports someone’s journey back into the workforce. 

 

Shop our latest collection or make a donation to support our mission.

what we do.

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We carefully restore mid-century furniture, preserving original craftsmanship while giving each piece a new life. Our restorations prioritize repairs with the use of eco-friendly products so the furniture pieces look like new and can last for decades to come.

Restoring vintage furniture

Our workshop provides paid employment and hands-on training for individuals facing barriers to work, including those with lived experience of mental health challenges, homelessness or substance use. Employees develop practical restoration skills while building confidence and work experience.

Creating meaningful employment

Building a creative community

FutureLab Makers hosts a creative workspace where artists and makers work alongside our furniture restoration program. By bringing together craftspeople and creatives in one shared environment, we cultivate a supportive community built on collaboration and knowledge sharing.

why this work matters.

For many people navigating recovery or mental health challenges, returning to the workforce can be difficult. FutureLab Makers bridges the gap between short-term employment programs and long-term career opportunities. By offering meaningful work in a supportive environment, individuals can rebuild stability and develop skills that support future employment.

 

At the same time, our work contributes to sustainability by restoring furniture that might otherwise be discarded, giving beautiful vintage pieces a second life.​​​

Your support helps create meaningful employment opportunities, provide restoration training and maintain a supportive creative workplace.

M E E T  O U R  E M P L O Y E E S

‘When I’m working in the studio, I don’t hear sounds or voices, which is a good thing.’

– Benito

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We gratefully acknowledge that we live and work on the unceded ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, on whose territory the city now known as Vancouver is located.

 

We recognize their enduring connection to this land and encourage everyone to learn about the Indigenous territories on which they live and work.

Find Us

3130 Arbutus St

Vancouver, BC, V6J 3Z2

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