I recently brought home a coffee table for an upcoming video shooting at our house. Sitting on the couch, well, lying…I was staring at the table at eye level. It occurred to me how seldom I get to enjoy the furniture we design and build.

Examining the coffee table, touching the metal curved legs, exploring the edges of the burl, I was thinking, holy shit this is a nice table, can’t believe this hasn’t sold. Now you might be thinking, ‘of course Kirk, it’s your table’, however it’s an entirely different experience coming up with a design, engineering, and crafting. The intimate level is based on creating and not living.

Over the last 3 years, I’ve delivered some amazing furniture, many times wishing I could have it for myself, and sad for it to go. But I guess that defeats the point of having a design build Furniture Company. But you can see the conundrum. I guess it’s a good barometer, if I seem glum on delivery, consider that a good thing.

As design aficionados, we're thrilled when good design makes its way into every aspect of daily life ... and honoured to have Autonomous featured as 'one to watch' in Western Living's summer issue. We've been busy these last few months building some very stunning tables for Victoria's newest pasta bar, Lot 1, and striking tables and countertops for the newest and hottest (hint!!) location of our favourite coffee shop.

(Photo: Lillie Louise Major.)

All this 'head in the details' work can make us lose sight of our goal - to design and build beautiful contemporary furniture - for both your home and favourite commercial spaces. So hearing that we've been shortlisted as a finalist for Western Living's Furniture Designer of the Year award made us step back and take a look at what we've been delivering this year and are excited to launch our latest at this year's IDS Vancouver show.

That's right, we're coming to Vancouver this Fall when we attend the IDS Vancouver show, and we can't wait! This show is expected to be an amazing who's who of design, including guest appearance by Tom Dixon. We have some exciting new pieces to debut, so stay tuned.

Are you looking for a modern and clean way of introducing West Coast wood into your home?

Perhaps a solid wood dining table that provides warmth and a modern aesthetic but is durable and child friendly?

Or perhaps a side table to add a touch of British Columbia ruggedness to your polished living room? We have both Torched and Natural options - our torched Alta above and natural Edge below.

Perhaps a wall that needs a console table that provides a chic place to drop your keys and welcome you home? Our Tillikum Console table is available in both torched and natural Douglas fir.

Our Signature Collection is quite possibly the answer to that piece of beautiful BC natural warmth that you may be missing from your living space. Be sure to check out our entire Signature Collection on our online shop to see the pieces that may belong in your home!

The Autonomous Signature Collection is also available at Luxe Home Interiors in Victoria, BC and in other exciting news, soon to be available at Inspired Homes Interiors in St. Albert, AB.

We are excited to debut the latest addition to our Signature Collection: the Tillikum Console table. This floating acrylic console table is topped with solid Douglas Fir in two finishes - Natural and Torched and includes a sexy mark that we think you'll love!

The Natural console table is finished with a natural whitewash oil and wax to provide a Scandinavian modern look. 

The Torched console table uses an ancient Japanese method called Shou Sugi Ban, charring and using a natural oil to produce a rich, dark finish. 

That sexy mark we mentioned? This cast bronze piece inset into the tabletop features our signature Autonomous mark. Unscrew the mark using a special key to unveil a Certificate of Authenticity of your handmade piece.

An extension of our original Tillikum bench, the console table is perfect for entryways and hallways or behind the sofa. 

Last year's IDSWest trade show hosted a first ever Los Angeles-based designer booth where their work was featured in a booth curated by Design Milk.

The LA Exchange exhibit was a celebration of LA’s killer design sense, and was created by Falken Reynolds Interiors who designed a stunning space that perfectly showcased six talented design brands, and their work, including our personal favourite: the Jax table by Jory Brigham.

We at Autonomous are proud to be BC's first stockist of Jory Brigham's Jax table. What's more is that we are displaying the amazing mint green metal base paired with reclaimed oak in our showroom. We are in love with the fresh modern feel of this piece!

The Jax table is available in other wood species and metal colour combinations, most popularly available in black powder-coated as well as brass steel (shown here). Contact us directly for more information on the Jax table.

A little insight into Jory Brigham? He is one of LA's most talented furniture designers, and known for his classic mid century style with a playful fusion.

Fun fact? Jory is a past winner of Spike reality TV competition "Framework". 

We invite you to come visit our showroom to see the Jax table for yourself.