Wood and contrast
Compositions in oak, maple and walnut, prepared and assembled from raw timber.
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Wood takes shape.
Useful and decorative objects, made by hand one piece at a time in my workshop in Hagenthal-le-Bas.
Creations
Boards, useful objects, decoration and small furniture. Each piece bears the colours of the wood and the marks of hand craftsmanship.
The work shown can provide the starting point for a new creation.
Turned walnut box
A small solid walnut box, turned with its lid to hold jewellery, spices, small objects or keepsakes.
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Turned wooden bottle stoppers
Turned wooden bottle stoppers, customisable in both wood species and shape.
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Long engraved-leaf serving board
A long, characterful oak board with delicate botanical engravings, made for serving or display.
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Oak “School of Fish” board
A raw-oak board with a graphic fish motif, designed for both cutting and serving.
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Bread board with removable crumb grid
An oak bread board with a removable grid that lets crumbs fall into the tray below.
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Wooden mortar and pestle
An ash mortar and its exotic-wood pestle, turned for crushing spices, herbs and aromatics.
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Wooden workshop mallet
A robust mallet combining a solid oak head with a contrasting exotic-wood handle.
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Built-in pine and cane wardrobe
A made-to-measure wardrobe fitted into an alcove, with cane doors that allow air to circulate inside.
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Shou Sugi Ban sushi serving board
An oak serving board with a dedicated recess for ginger and wasabi, highlighted by a Japanese charring technique.
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Customisable engraved wooden sign
A wooden sign with laser-engraved text, designed to stand or hang and be personalised to suit your wishes.
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“Green River” presentation board
A solid-oak board crossed by a deep, shimmering green epoxy river, where nature meets contemporary design.
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Oak board with concentric circles
A solid-oak board with a graphic design, defined by an engraving of concentric circles.
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Oak cutting board with juice groove
A simple, sturdy solid-oak cutting board with a perimeter groove to collect juices.
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Oak and epoxy resin board
A piece between useful object and decoration, where natural oak meets graphic lines of epoxy resin.
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“Greek River” decorative board
A blue epoxy river holding seashells collected on a Greek beach, like a memory of the sea.
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Provençal pine-cone board
A dark epoxy edge holds pine cones gathered in Provence, combining natural material with contemporary design.
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Ash and red epoxy board
The luminous grain of ash, framed by two corners of deep, shimmering red epoxy resin.
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Oak board with engraved leaves
A solid oak cutting board, accented on one side with finely engraved foliage.
View detailsTurned fruit and bowl
An apple and pear turned from applewood. Bowls are turned from fruitwood, walnut, cherry or beech, depending on the piece.
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Paired boards
Two complementary shapes, joined by a heart and personalised with engraving.
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Botanical motif
A hand-shaped board finished with a botanical design engraved into the wood.
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Figured walnut bowl
A small rounded bowl shaped to reveal the natural tones and patterns of walnut.
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Openwork candle holder
A candle holder made from laser-cut wooden pieces, assembled into fine slats that play with light and shadow.
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Laser-cut Christmas lantern
An MDF lantern with finely cut patterns that casts a warm glow for a festive Christmas atmosphere.
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Customisable Christmas decorations
Laser-cut Christmas trees, reindeer and baubles, made to order with personalised engraving.
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Laser-cut floral arrangement
Three airy floral silhouettes, finely laser-cut and arranged on an oak base.
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Openwork oak bedside table
A round table with a light, rhythmic structure, designed to showcase a lamp, vase or decorative object.
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Recycled wood shoe rack
An open three-tier rack made from recycled pallet wood for simple, practical shoe storage.
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Turned beech candle holders
Two silhouettes turned from beech logs cheekily borrowed from my sister, then finished with beeswax.
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End-grain patterns
Geometric assemblies in which the grain direction creates the pattern and reveals the growth rings.
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Handcrafted wooden chess set
A complete chess set in contrasting woods, made with meticulous assembly and precision.
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Double hanging bird feeder
Two terracotta dishes for offering birds seed or water, mounted on a hanging support made from reclaimed wood.
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Turned egg cups
Turned from beech or walnut to hold a standard hen’s egg. Not suitable for ostrich eggs.
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Douglas fir and metal console
Made to measure for my aunt Ginette’s living room, this console combines an oiled Douglas fir top with slender black metal legs.
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Fruit basket
An open construction with visible joints, designed to let air circulate around the fruit.
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Driftwood cat tree
Built for my nephew Tom’s cat, this cat tree combines driftwood recovered from Lake Geneva, soft platforms and rope scratching posts.
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Folding picnic table
A portable low table made from recycled pallet wood, designed for relaxed picnics in the grass.
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Douglas fir knife block
An angled Douglas fir block designed to keep kitchen knives protected and close at hand.
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Small saucisson board
A small oak board for slicing saucisson, engraved with an ear of wheat and finished with linseed oil.
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Engraved board with Alsatian flavours
An oak board finished with linseed oil, for use in the kitchen or as decoration depending on the chosen engraving.
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Fish-engraved board with epoxy river
A decorative board brought to life by engraved fish and a river of blue-toned epoxy resin.
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Laminated oak stool
A compact stool with a laminated oak top, contrasted by clean-lined black legs.
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Recycled wood occasional table or stool
A versatile piece of pallet-wood furniture that can be used as an occasional table, low table or stool as needed.
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Wood mosaic stool
A graphic stool whose seat and legs combine several wood species to create a unique, contemporary pattern.
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Recycled pallet wood log rack
A vertical rack that keeps firewood close to the stove, with two side boxes for firelighters and matches.
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Oak insect hotel
A solid oak garden shelter, drilled with cavities of several diameters and protected by a small roof.
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Turned beechwood meat pounder
A sturdy utensil turned from a beech log for evenly flattening veal escalopes and other cuts of meat.
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Rustic garden gate
A small reclaimed-wood gate with irregular slats, designed to mark the garden entrance with simple charm.
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Walnut coasters with an epoxy river
Worm-holed walnut coasters crossed by a blue epoxy river that makes every piece unique.
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Three-basket storage rack
A vertical rack with three open baskets for storing fruit and vegetables without cluttering the worktop.
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Outdoor decking-board bench
A clean-lined garden bench made from decking boards treated against moisture.
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Engraved wooden toolbox
A sturdy engraved toolbox made from recycled pallet wood, with a handle to keep tools close at hand.
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Decorative wooden egg holders
Handcrafted egg holders in a variety of styles, designed to store eggs while decorating the kitchen.
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Exotic wood soap dishes
Soap dishes in a variety of designs, crafted from exotic wood to bring a natural touch to the bathroom.
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Turned beech garden dibber
A handcrafted dibber turned from a beech log, designed to make sowing and planting in the vegetable garden easier.
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“Girl with Balloons” presentation board
An oak presentation board combining laser engraving and red epoxy inlays in a street-art-inspired composition.
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Natural walnut fruit bowl
A free-form walnut fruit bowl, shaped to preserve the wood’s natural character and present fruit beautifully.
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Decorative birch mushroom
A soft, organic silhouette in birch, accented by a fine band of bark that recalls the piece’s natural origin.
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Walnut and ash coasters
Four solid walnut coasters, accented with fine ash inlays that create a different pattern on each piece.
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Recycled wood pétanque scoreboard
An all-in-one game stand for keeping score, storing the boules and keeping bottles close at hand.
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Recycled wood beer carrier
A practical, sturdy carrier for taking a few drinks to the pétanque court or enjoying a warm day in the garden.
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Oak Nine Men’s Morris game
A traditional strategy game in oak, with a laser-engraved board and black and white playing pieces.
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Custom pine kitchen shelf
A simple, decorative pine shelf designed to keep spices and kitchen ingredients close at hand.
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Exotic wood cutting boards
Traditional cutting boards in warm wood tones, with a hanging hole, juice groove and tung-oil finish.
View detailsThe photographs show previous work. Any model can provide the starting point for a new creation.
From raw timber to finished object
A commission begins with a discussion about use, shape and dimensions. The available timber then guides the making process.
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Discuss
Choose a model, define its use and discuss the possibilities.
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Select
Work with the species and shades of wood available.
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Make
Prepare, cut, assemble, turn or engrave, depending on the piece.
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Collect
The finished piece is collected in person in Hagenthal-le-Bas.
Franck’s workshop
Learning by making
I began working with wood about four years ago, after leaving regular employment. My first project was the workshop itself: partitioning and fitting out part of my mother’s basement in Hagenthal-le-Bas.
I took my first steps with the help of my brother-in-law Jean-Marc, a professional carpenter. I acquired tools gradually, beginning with simple objects and moving towards more complex and personal work. Two woodturning courses also helped me gain confidence with the technique.
I love the feel and smell of wood, especially when it is still raw.
I return to my workshop during my stays in Alsace, between van trips and periods at home in Morges. There are successful pieces, failed attempts and pieces that need to be started again. They all belong to the same pleasure: beginning with a piece of wood and ending with something that delights me, and sometimes someone else.
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