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Artisan · Wood and cabinetmaking

Lunettes Artefact

Artefact Eyewear was born from a deep passion for wood and a desire to showcase its beauty in a meaningful, functional way.

Back in 2013, we had the wonderful opportunity to build our own house — and during that journey, David discovered a deep passion for woodworking. That passion never stopped growing, and we began looking for a way to turn it into something sustainable. We imagined creating a product that could be made right here in our small home workshop. It had to be something compact & easy to ship, and meaningful enough to grow into a business that could eventually support other families too.

This adventure truly began to take shape in December 2018, when we purchased equipment from a former wooden eyewear maker. At that moment we finally knew what we were going to create. However, we quickly realized the tools and methods we acquired weren’t right for our vision. As a result, we had to reinvent the entire manufacturing process.

From that point on, our mission was clear: highlight the natural beauty of wood without compromising on what makes a great pair of glasses — thoughtful design, long-lasting comfort, durability, strength, and lightness.

We faced many challenges along the way and it was far from easy. For example, adding that little “bump” on the bridge (the middle portion that’s over the nose) was quite a task. In addition, we needed to ensure our frames could handle daily wear and tear. One by one, we solved them. Little by little we got closer to our goal. Today, we are happy to offer handcrafted eyewear that is, fashionable, high quality, and truly unique.

In July 2024, we welcomed our very first team member, Junghoon. His arrival marked an exciting new chapter for Artefact Eyewear. Having someone join our small workshop not only helped us increase production but also brought fresh energy. David and Junghoon have a shared passion for craftsmanship.

Most importantly, this meaningful step brings us towards the vision we’ve had from the start — creating something sustainable, local, and built together.

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Lunettes Artefact est née d’une passion profonde pour le bois et d’un désir de mettre en valeur sa beauté de manière utile et esthétique.

En 2013, alors que nous construisions notre maison, David a découvert une passion pour le travail du bois qui n’a cessé de grandir. Depuis, nous cherchions un moyen de transformer ce savoir-faire en quelque chose de durable — une création que nous pourrions réaliser ici, dans notre atelier à domicile. Il nous fallait un produit assez petit pour être fabriqué sur place, facile à expédier, mais assez porteur pour bâtir un avenir, et, un jour, offrir du travail à d’autres familles aussi.

Notre aventure a vraiment pris forme en décembre 2018, lorsque nous avons acquis l’équipement d’un ancien fabricant de lunettes en bois. À cet instant, nous savions ce que nous allions créer. Cependant, nous avons rapidement réalisé que les outils et méthodes ne convenaient pas à notre vision. Par conséquent, il nous a fallu entièrement réinventer le procédé de fabrication.

À partir de ce point, notre objectif était clair : révéler la beauté naturelle du bois sans compromettre les qualités essentielles d’une bonne paire de lunettes — le confort, le design, la solidité et la légèreté.

Le chemin a été semé d’embûches. Il a fallu maîtriser la courbure parfaite, assurer la résistance à l’usure quotidienne, et faire face à de nombreux défis techniques. Un par un, nous les avons relevés. Aujourd’hui, nous sommes heureux de vous offrir des lunettes en bois de grande qualité, élégantes et uniques, conçues pour votre quotidien.

En juillet 2024, nous avons accueilli notre tout premier membre d’équipe, Junghoon. Son arrivée marque un nouveau chapitre pour Lunettes Artefact. Sa présence à l’atelier nous a permis d’augmenter notre production tout en apportant une belle énergie et une passion partagée pour l’art et le travail du bois.

Plus important encore, cette étape importante pointe vers la vision que nous avons depuis le début : créer quelque chose de durable, local et humain.

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