QWRKhouse founders' van outfitted for transporting 3D-printed furniture
Screenshot of a Vancouver Sun feature on QWRKhouse's 3D-printed furniture studio
QWRKhouse founders Bernard Mitchell and Krista Humphrey in their Trail, BC studio

HOW WE GOT HERE

A creative exploration

A Creative Exploration

QWRKhouse began as a creative exploration into a new medium. As Industrial Designers living in the BC Interior, the appeal of 3D printing as art was the freedom it provided to explore form and expression.


The greatest challenge was understanding a new set of constraints and how they applied to what would be a successful print or what would ultimately fail, and learning what ways we could push the limits.

Mint green 3D-printed QWRKhouse stool with a perforated top and arched cutout base

A creative exploration

QWRKhouse began as a creative exploration into a new medium. As Industrial Designers living in the BC Interior, the appeal of 3D printing as art was the freedom it provided to explore form and expression.


The greatest challenge was understanding a new set of constraints and how they applied to what would be a successful print or what would ultimately fail, and learning what ways we could push the limits.

Mint green 3D-printed QWRKhouse stool with a perforated top and arched cutout base
Tan 3D-printed QWRKhouse stool with a star-shaped top and drilled circular details

Applied art

Our first love in design has always been furniture


Taking the principles we established in the art practice and applying them to the design and development of furniture pieces seemed like a very natural transition, especially when the scale of our 3D printers finally enabled this


We have challenged ourselves - and the typical style of 3D printed furniture - with this collection.

Tan 3D-printed QWRKhouse stool with a star-shaped top and drilled circular details

Applied art

Our first love in design has always been furniture


Taking the principles we established in the art practice and applying them to the design and development of furniture pieces seemed like a very natural transition, especially when the scale of our 3D printers finally enabled this


We have challenged ourselves and the typical style of 3D printed furniture with this collection.

VORTEX 3D-printed stool photographed outdoors

Productivity with care

Currently, we print with PLA, because it is non-toxic and derived from renewable fermented plant starch, an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics.


We attempt to print with little to no support material to eliminate production waste.


Our business model is “print on demand” or "produce by request", so we only make what is desired. We feel this is the best way to maintain creativity and productivity, with care.

VORTEX 3D-printed stool photographed outdoors

Productivity with care

Currently, we print with PLA, because it is non-toxic and derived from renewable fermented plant starch, an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics.


We attempt to print with little to no support material to eliminate production waste.


Our business model is “print on demand” or "produce by request", so we only make what is desired. We feel this is the best way to maintain creativity and productivity, with care.

  • Line drawing concept sketch of the QWRKhouse Cavity side table's tripod leg structure
  • Line drawing concept sketch of the QWRKhouse Firkin stool's barrel-shaped form
  • Line drawing concept sketch of the QWRKhouse Orchid table's flower-shaped silhouette
  • Line drawing concept sketch of the QWRKhouse Pspy stool's tripod leg structure
  • Line drawing concept sketch of the QWRKhouse Cavity stool's hourglass base
  • Line drawing concept sketch of the QWRKhouse Vortex stool's arched leg form
  • Line drawing concept sketch of the QWRKhouse Cavity side table's tripod leg structure
  • Line drawing concept sketch of the QWRKhouse Firkin stool's barrel-shaped form
  • Line drawing concept sketch of the QWRKhouse Orchid table's flower-shaped silhouette
  • Line drawing concept sketch of the QWRKhouse Pspy stool's tripod leg structure
  • Line drawing concept sketch of the QWRKhouse Cavity stool's hourglass base
  • Line drawing concept sketch of the QWRKhouse Vortex stool's arched leg form

QWRKhouse is a Canadian furniture brand specializing in modern 3D-printed bio-plastic furniture. Our lightweight, durable pieces — including stools and side tables — are designed for contemporary living spaces and made to order in a range of colours.


QWRKhouse is a Canadian furniture brand specializing in modern 3D-printed bio-plastic furniture. Our lightweight, durable pieces — including stools and side tables — are designed for contemporary living spaces and made to order in a range of colours.


Each QWRKhouse piece is precision 3D-printed from high-strength plastic, combining sculptural design with everyday functionality. Whether you're furnishing a small apartment, a home office, or a creative studio, our furniture is built to fit your space and your style.

Each QWRKhouse piece is precision 3D-printed from high-strength plastic, combining sculptural design with everyday functionality. Whether you're furnishing a small apartment, a home office, or a creative studio, our furniture is built to fit your space and your style.



© 2026 QWRKhouse Design, all rights reserved



© 2026 QWRKhouse Design, all rights reserved



© 2026 QWRKhouse Design, all rights reserved