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Fine furniture, kitchenware and home decor made right here in Toronto 🇨🇦
Details upon request
#womanownedbusiness | #blackownedbusiness

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“Untitled” - Daej Hamilton
Cherry, Osmo Hardwax Oil, E26 Bulb
30” x 8” x 11”
2026

Photograph by Carlo Alducente by @daejdesigns

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3 months ago

Meet Our Panelist Daej Hamilton

Daej Hamilton is a Black Caribbean queer furniture maker, designer, educator, and community organizer based in Toronto. Through design, advocacy, and community-building, Daej creates spaces where BIPOC queer communities can connect, celebrate, and thrive.

Join us for an inspiring conversation on creativity, identity, leadership, and building community through art and design.

🗓️June 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 @thekensingtonroom , 152 Augusta Ave, Toronto

FREE ENTRY | Ages 16–35

#TorontoPride #TorontoEvents #BlackQueerExcellence #BlackCreatives #torontoqueer taken in Toronto Ontario, Canada by @daejdesigns

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4 months ago

Delali came to me and said “ so I have an idea.. for a window frame.. with louvers that actually move.” By the time i was able to finalize drawings we had about 2 weeks to get it together.

This piece is 6’ x 4’, built out of flatsawn sapele. There are 32 frosted acrylic slats and 64 individual slat holders that allow each slat to move.

Very excited to share that this piece will be on display at the @hannahtraoregallery in New York!

The Giant of Asebu sat at my Window
Delali Cofie @delali.cofie
2025

#blackart #womenwhowoodwork #finewoodworking #torontomakers #craftanddesign taken in New York City by @daejdesigns

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5 months ago

✨ Meet the artists making Laidlaw's Black Youth Fund (BYF) Launch event @niacentre possible! ✨

🔗 in bio to register
💵 Most vendors accept cards / etransfers but bring cash just in case!
Artwork: @_alexis_riley

Come celebrate with us, learn about how it came about, and how you can apply.

What to expect:
🔸 Black Youth Fund Context
🔸 BYF Advisors Experiences
🔸 Mini Info-Session on BYF criteria, eligibility, priorities
🔸 Mingle, Vendors, Vibes 🎶
🔸 Catered hors d'oeuvres and beverages

The BYF Launch event is in person in Toronto but the call for application will be open to Black youth-led groups (35 and under) that are based in Ontario. taken in Nia Centre For the Arts by @daejdesigns

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Just a little power carving
#madeincanada #powercarving #handcrafted #womenwhobuild #daejdesigns taken in Toronto, Ontario by @daejdesigns

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7 months ago

Easily my favourite piece!

Made from Ash, finished with @osmocanada hard wax oil
#madeincanada #womenwhobuild #furnituredesign #handcrafted #daejdesigns taken in Toronto, Ontario by @daejdesigns

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8 months ago

Here’s a process video with a little background on what a gullet is #womenwhobuild #woodworkingtips #madeincanada #daejdesigns taken in Toronto, Ontario by @daejdesigns

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a year ago

I’ll do more videos like this … or just more videos in general #woodworking #tipsandtricks #womenwhobuild taken in Toronto, Ontario by @daejdesigns

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a year ago

A cute little table, and a bigger table for @shamseldinrogers

Made with Vermont Ash, finished with Osmo hard wax oil

#torontowoodworking #finewoodwroking #furnituredesign #madeincanada #womenwhobuild #daejdesigns by @daejdesigns

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a year ago

Thank you @writerstrust for having me build this Free Little Library! #freelittlelibrary

Located in the Graffiti alley (460 Richmond st alley way)

Mural and Acrylic Etching by @flipsbsc by @daejdesigns

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2 years ago

FOR SALE | Hand-carved from a Cherry offcut with natural bark inclusions, finished in boiled linseed oil to bring out its rich tones.

10.5”x 23” | $750
DM to inquire.

#womenwhowoodwork #femalewoodworker #handmadeart #woodcarving #woodart #sustainabledesign #craftedwithcare #blackownedbusiness #madewithlove #naturalmaterials #daejdesigns by @daejdesigns

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2 years ago

Join Daej Hamilton of Daej Designs as she demonstrates how to create a custom mid-century modern-inspired coffee table out of ambrosia maple wood.

Watch full video by clicking the link in bio.

#woodworking #coffeetable #tabledecor #ambrosiatable #woodworkingprojects #woodworkingtips #woodprojects #woodworkingcommunity by @daejdesigns

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