
Elliptic Dining Table
Green Macassar Ebony, Northern White Birch, Clear and Black Matte Lacquer / 2021 30" × 48" × 82"Residential dining table, veneered top with a hand sculpted wood base.

- About
NATHAN KUSHNER’S formal education in woodworking and furniture production began at Confederation College with the Industrial Woodworking Program in Thunder Bay, ON. Moving West, Nathan studied Creative Woodworking and Finishing Carpentry at Selkirk College in Nelson, BC. He apprenticed at Woodrose Woodworking, an architectural millwork and custom cabinetry shop in Vancouver, BC. Eager to learn more about furniture design and manufacturing Nathan moved back East to attend the Furniture Design Program at Sheridan College’s School of Crafts and Design in Oakville, ON. During his summers, while attending Sheridan College, Nathan interned with furniture designer & maker Michael Fortune in Warsaw, ON.
After graduating from Sheridan College, Nathan moved south where he took part in the Assistantship and Fellowship Programs at The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. Completing his term at The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship Nathan returned to Canada where he worked again in the familiar setting of the Michael C. Fortune Studio, nestled in the countryside of Southern Ontario.
Eventually leaving the southern countryside Nathan moved back home to Northwestern Ontario. (“To me the Northshore of Lake Superior and the surrounding landscape feels magical, and I am blessed to be able to call this area home.”-NWJK) Gradually Nathan began to create his own furniture studio. During this time, he also attended and graduated from the Architectural Technology Program at Confederation College.
Today Nathan brings his experience and passion creating unique furniture and architectural millwork, at home in Thunder Bay, for private residences and commercial clientele. Nathan’s furniture has been exhibited in Nelson, BC, Toronto, ON, Thunder Bay, ON, Rockport, MA and at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York, NY.
- Region
- Thunder bay, ON
- Website
- nathankushner.com
- Media
- Wood
- Professional Status
- Furniture designer/maker
Portfolio

Elliptic Dining Table
Green Macassar Ebony, Northern White Birch, Clear and Black Matte Lacquer / 2021 30" × 48" × 82"Residential dining table, veneered top with a hand sculpted wood base.

Oak Dresser, Queen Size Bed Frame and Headboard
Solid Red Oak, Red Oak Veneer, Baltic Birch, Bed Storage Lift System / 2021 40" × 10' × 12'Modern style dresser and bed. Storage in headboard and lift system for additional storage under mattress. Built in electrical outlets and USB ports in side tables.
Stain finished with Rubio Monocoat Walnut

Memorial Bench For Brownie
Birch, Upholstery / 2016 30" × 40" × 96"Birch sofa made for the Thunder Bay Airport. Shapes are inspired by

Dagsvik Law Office Desk
Oak, Custom Stain, White and Clear Lacquer / 2018 30"× 8' × 8'Oak desk with custom stain and white lacquered butterflies.

Walnut Bar
Black Walnut, Black Granite, Brass, Glass, Brick Veneer Tiles, LED Lighting / 2020 8' × 10' × 15'Walnut bar with black granite counter top. Steam punk style shelving display with LED lighting

The Chanterelle - Ballroom Bar
Oak, Veneer, Brass, White Quartz, White Lacquer / 2017 8' × 15' × 15'Bar and shelving for wedding/event centre.

Game Table
Birch, Custom Stain, Burgundy Speed Cloth, Stainless Steel Cupholders / 2019 30" × 48" × 96"Dining Table and converts into a game table. Hidden cupholders.
The Chanterelle - Lounge Bar
Maple, Veneer, Stain, Liquid Gold Leaf, Leather Upholstery, Black Granite / 2017 8' × 10' × 16'Bar and shelving for wedding/event centre.

Bentwood #6
Walnut (ebonized), Tanned Leather, Lacquer / 2015 28" × 20" × 24"Steam bend chair components, ebonized walnut, tanned deer leather upholstery

Black Ash Dining Table
Black Ash, Rubio Monocoat - Pure Finish / 2021 30" × 42" × 84"Residential dining table with butterfly table leaf extension.

Assorted Stools
Walnut, Spalted Curly Maple, Birch / 2021 12" × 12" × 24"Kitchen island stools

Coffee Table
Sapele, Maple, Birch, Custom Stains, Liquid Gold Leaf, Lacquer / 2015 18" × 30" × 60"Coffee table inspired by Christopher Guy