--- title: "Tantalus Design Inc. — Furniture & Accessories | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/tantalus-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~917000408 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~917000408.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Tantalus Design Inc." category: ["Furniture & Accessories"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/14036bbf0a1da706_2742-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2-123 Charles St., North Vancouver, British Columbia V7H1S1, Canada" latitude: 49.3046 longitude: -123.0088 phone: "(778) 928-7529" website: http://www.tantalusstore.com rating: 5 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 5 last_updated: 2026-09-17 --- # Tantalus Design Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Tantalus Design Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/tantalus-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~917000408) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Furniture & Accessories - **Location:** North Vancouver, BC - **Serves:** North Vancouver, Richmond, Vancouver, West Vancouver - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves Tantalus Design Inc. is a Vancouver-based design studio specializing in custom works of furniture, lighting, and architecture. We can handle virtually any project, with expertise and full in-house capabilities spanning digital design, woodworking, metalwork, precision machining, composites, and even stonework. Tantalus Design also offers a line of products for the modern home, including architectural hardware, furniture, and kitchenware. All Tantalus products and custom works are designed and manufactured in-house at our studio workshop in North Vancouver. ### Services Provided - Custom Furniture - Furniture Sales - Lighting Sales - Outdoor Furniture Sales ### Areas Served - North Vancouver - Richmond - Vancouver - West Vancouver ### Typical Job Cost CAD 2,000 - CAD 50,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Tantalus Design Inc. | | Address | 2-123 Charles St., North Vancouver, British Columbia V7H1S1, Canada | | Phone | (778) 928-7529 | | Website | http://www.tantalusstore.com | | Followers on Houzz | 5 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Tantalus Design Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/tantalus-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~917000408) - **Website:** http://www.tantalusstore.com - **Phone:** (778) 928-7529 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 16 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Rebecca Tunnacliffe, March 2018** > 'we have had four projects provided by Tantalus: a custom cutting board insert for our mobile kitchen island, a stand-alone cutting board, a treasure cylinder, and a pepper mill. Each project over these last few months has exceeded our expectations. Tantalus is meticulous and cares deeply about their clients. **★★★★★ — Richard Boon, Feb. 2018** > I was recommended to use Tantalus Design by our professional carpenter who is doing various renovations at our home. > > What really impressed me with their services, is that they took on sanding a large fir live edge slab (8'L x 2'W x 3") that a larger company decline to do as they were reluctant to even try. They also suggested to us a special coating that is non toxic and provides a superior surface finish for a wood counter top. > > Given their extensive work shop in North Vancouver, they also made a beautiful free standing enclosed entertainment shelf out of recycled fir. The 1" finger joints were perfectly machined to enhance the overall look of the finished shelf. > > They went one step further by incorporating an industrial grade slide out mechanism that allows you to slide out the stereo receiver/turntable to change albums easily or add cables with ease, which is then cleverly hidden by the pull out shelf. > > In terms of deliverables, they were timely and hand delivered the various pieces of wood that they had completed in their shop. > > I was working with James who has PHD in Material Sciences, so his knowledge of wood and related processes was another huge plus in terms of discussions on various options in terms of what can be done. > > Overall I highly recommend Tantalus Design for their creativity, workmanship and competitively priced work that delivered on time! > > Richard Boon - North Vancouver BC **★★★★★ — David Walsh, Feb. 2018** > We had Tantalus design and produce an iron outdoor porch railing and an indoor stair railing. They blended extemely well with the house design and were very well made. We also purchaced a cutting board and pepper grinder from their kitcken item collection which are both beautiful and functional. **★★★★★ — Gary Olsen, Feb. 2018** > We have used Tantalus designs on a number of occasions and found them to be highly professional and quality driven in their area of expertise. The laser etched handles and pulls > the we had them manufacture for our different projects were of an exceptional high standard of workmanship , and I might add done in a timely fashion.. If you are looking for a company to satisfy your design and manufacturing needs then this is the company for you. Their studio is always up for a challenge , and the more they can think out of the box \[ if they find it necessary \] for your design needs the more innovative they become. Gary Olsen - Senior Designer at Lamoureux Architects Inc. **★★★★★ — Cooper Pantages, Feb. 2018** > They are very professional, hard working and have the highest standard of workmanship. When we had a job that was time sensitive they stepped up and delivered. **★★★★★ — Anne Watt, Feb. 2018** > Wonderful Company. Perfectionistic. Provided custom wood work and beautiful ipe handles for our interior glass doors. Very pleasant, attentive to our needs and accommodating. **★★★★★ — Hashem Aboulhosn, Feb. 2018** > Tantalus has an incredibly high level of design and craftsmanship in their work. Because of good engineering and planning, they can still do stuff at a reasonable cost and can deliver on almost anything you need. **★★★★★ — Clark Design, Feb. 2018** > Tantalus designed the most beautiful salt and pepper mills I have ever laid eyes on. The wood grain is beautiful, the finish is smooth, the handle is comfortable and the mills inside grind through peppercorns and coarse salt like you wouldn't believe. These will be in my family for years now. Beautiful product design with a lasting aesthetic. **★★★★★ — Sebastien Leger Construction, Feb. 2018** > These guys and their products are great! Each piece is hand crafted and more like art than just hardware. I love using their stuff to impress my clients. **★★★★★ — Cody Dart, Feb. 2018** > Shawn from Tantalus Design did an amazing job designing and building a custom desk and matching floating shelves to take advantage of an under utilized nook in our new place. Not only does is the space now super functional, but you can also feel the craftsmanship when sitting down to work in the space. Based on my experience I look forward to working with Tantalus design to design and build an outdoor table and bedroom side tables in the near future. **★★★★★ — Sandi K, Feb. 2018** > We chose kitchen cabinet handles from Tantalus because they were unique, beautiful, custom made to measure and locally made with BC wood. > The handles arrived on time, on budget and look as good as the day they were installed. > We would highly recommend this company and their products. Shawn Kay was easy to work with and he had a great sense of design. **★★★★★ — Lee Noble, Feb. 2018** > Shawn and the rest of the Tantalus team are incredible! Last year we hired we hired them to build a stainless steel sign for our office. What started as an engagement to build a sign evolved into a true showpiece in our lobby and we couldn't be happier. > > They also recently helped delicately repair an antique table with great skill and using cutting-edge material combinations to ensure it would weather then next decades. I cannot recommend the team enough. > > I would recommend them ## Selected projects - [Custom Vancouver Bookcase](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-vancouver-bookcase-pj-vj~2875246) - Location: West Vancouver, BC - Photos: 6 - Description: Custom built-in bookcase tailored to client specifications. Solid white oak. Shelves with varying heights to accommodate a range of books and art pieces. - [Custom Red Cedar Patio Table](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-red-cedar-patio-table-pj-vj~2875264) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 1 - Description: Custom "shou sugi ban" patio table made from western red cedar and built to client specifications. Designed to allow matching benches to store fully underneath when not in use. - [Custom Towel Rack](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-towel-rack-pj-vj~2875252) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 4 - Description: White oak. Internally reinforced with steel in strategic locations to allow the piece to look visually slender while maintaining strength and durability. - [Custom West Vancouver Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-west-vancouver-bathroom-pj-vj~2875255) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Modern bathroom with wood accents, featuring Tantalus Design door hardware. - [Custom Office Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-office-furniture-pj-vj~2875268) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 1 - Description: Development and fabrication of five large tables and numerous built-in desks for a software company in Vancouver's Yaletown district. Smaller modular pieces were delivered to the site and assembled on-site into long contiguous tables. These tables feature plentiful integrated surge-protected power outlets as well as cable management trays. - [Custom Stainless Steel Chandelier](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-stainless-steel-chandelier-pj-vj~2875263) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Bespoke chandelier tailored to client specifications. 316 stainless steel with 4000K LEDs. - [Custom Shower Bench](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-shower-bench-pj-vj~2875250) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Custom "floating" wood shower bench tailored to client specifications. Reinforced with stainless steel. - [Custom Work - Misc. Details.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-work-misc-details-pj-vj~2819918) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Various details from custom work over the years. Please contact us for any more information. - [Door Hardware](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/door-hardware-pj-vj~2875259) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 9 - Description: Modern wood door hardware from Tantalus Design. - [Radius Cutting Board](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/radius-cutting-board-pj-vj~2877322) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 8 - Description: Ergonomic cutting board and serving platter made from closed-grain hardwoods with a clear foodsafe finish. Made in Canada by Tantalus Design Inc. - [Cabinet Hardware](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cabinet-hardware-pj-vj~2877293) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 8 - Description: Solid wood pulls with a tactile engraving, crafted from ethically-sourced woods. Available in many different sizes, patterns, wood species, and metal finishes. Available in single-side or back-to-back mounting for standard or glass doors. Designed and manufactured in Canada by Tantalus Design Inc. - [Defy Coffee Table](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/defy-coffee-table-pj-vj~2877423) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: A playful experiment in wood and steel. Slimmer than what should be possible. Will support in excess of 300lbs. Available by custom order only. Designed and manufactured in Canada by Tantalus Design Inc. - [Custom Vancouver Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-vancouver-kitchen-pj-vj~2950805) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 1 [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/tantalus-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~917000408) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-17.*