“For a number of years, I’ve been driven by one passion: woodworking.”

In the past, Alain Talbot has operated carving studios and he taught this art. Early in 1999, he opened his artisan workshop and focused on one speciality: artistic wooden boxes or caskanets.

After some research into the field, he decided to specialise in working with fine Quebec woods. From the reaction of people who first saw his caskanets, he realised that the use of native Quebec woods piqued both the appreciation and curiosity of his customers.

There is no limit to Alain Talbot’s creative spirit. He has made an ancient profession come to life again and took that name for his line of work: coffretier or caskenet-maker.

He is forever creating new designs. He even imagines new designs in his dreams. He has already worked out so many designs that they pile up on his desk. His only obstacles are the lack of time and space to accomplish his work.

In 1993, Alain Talbot invented his “relaxation bench”, an exceptional object inspired by techniques learned during a course in Japanese “Amma” massages. While you sit close to the ground, the bench helps relax the back and offers surprising comfort. It is perfect for people who work standing or sitting for long periods. Lightweight, it is also great for outdoors concerts.