The conversation
Tell me what you imagine, the space you want to transform and how you want to live in it.
Artistic woodworking atelier · Purasca, Ticino
Wood.
Beyond the form.
A living material.
A different way to inhabit a space.
Lines find
their rhythm.
A curved door, a grooved front, a handle carved from wood. Ash gives this cabinet its character.
A creation.
Your perspective.
From the atelier into your space. Furniture, objects and details take shape around an idea.
In focus · a creation from the atelierThe rhythm
The rhythm
of ash.
The curved door meets the rhythm of the grooved front. The carved wooden handle invites a touch: an ash cabinet to contemplate and to live with.
01 / 22Studio view
Enter the atelierScroll and follow the story↓
01 — Creations
Bespoke furniture, objects to live with and pieces given a new life. Explore the work and find a starting point for your own creation.
One material.
Endless possibilities.
22creationsStudio views are recreated with AI from photographs of the atelier’s real creations. Restoration photographs are originals.
02 — Restoration · caring for memoryBeauty,
Beauty,
rediscovered.
Not everything begins with a blank page. Sometimes the work is about listening to a story, respecting a surface and finding its balance again. Restoration gives a future to what deserves to remain.
Discuss a restorationOriginal documentation · no AI restaging
Magnified detailMagnified details from the original photographs show the crack on the leg at the lower right and the repaired area.
03 — Inside the atelierWhere form
Where form
begins.
The drawing, the joinery, the wood being worked. A closer look at Laurent Dousset’s work, between traditional techniques and personal exploration.
02 — From the first line to the final touchBefore shaping the wood,
Before shaping the wood,
listen to an idea.
Every project begins with a meeting. Your wishes, habits and space guide the choices, finding a balance between expression, purpose and material.
The drawing
Together, we define the forms, proportions, wood species and finishes. A shared design, before work on the material begins.
The making
The project takes shape in the atelier, through working the wood and giving each detail the attention it deserves.
03 — One person, one atelierLaurent Dousset.
Laurent Dousset.
Thought, made by hand.
In Purasca, Ticino, Laurent Dousset works with wood through joinery, creative making and restoration. The atelier is where an intuition meets the reality of the material: observing, trying and searching for the right form.
Laurent DoussetPURASCA, TICINO
Strada Cantonale 23
6989 Purasca, SwitzerlandVisit the atelier
Visits by appointmentDirections to the atelierStrada Cantonale 23
6989 Purasca, SwitzerlandVisit the atelier
Laurent Dousset’s atelier · Purasca, Switzerland04 — What we can create togetherYour space.
Your space.
A form of its own.
Bespoke artistic furniture
Tables, sideboards, chests of drawers and furniture designed for a place and the people who live there. We define the form, dimensions and finishes together.
Artistic wooden objects
Decorative pieces and objects to live with, from a first intuition to a personal form. Wood as a material for expression.
Restoration and new life
Work on wooden furniture and objects, following a careful assessment. Preserving their character and bringing back the pleasure of using them.
FAQ
Before we begin
How should I prepare an enquiry?+
For furniture or an object, describe its purpose, dimensions, preferred materials and approximate budget, with photographs or visual references. Include access details and any delivery or installation needs. For restoration, send photographs of the whole piece and damaged areas, noting known materials, earlier repairs and features to preserve. A direct examination may be needed; photographs alone cannot guarantee an outcome. Transport and collection should be agreed individually.
Can I commission a bespoke piece of furniture or object?+
Yes. An idea, a few images or simply a need can be the starting point. Together, we define the design, materials and possibilities before agreeing on a quotation and schedule.
Do you only work in Ticino?+
The atelier is in Purasca, in Italian-speaking Switzerland. Projects are possible throughout Switzerland and beyond. Delivery, any installation and the terms are considered for each commission.
Can I visit the atelier?+
Yes, by appointment. Write or call to arrange a time to discuss your project and experience the material in person.
Every creation begins hereHave an idea?
Have an idea?
Let’s give it a beginning.
A table to gather around, a piece of furniture for a special place, an object waiting to take shape. Tell me where you would like to start.
Write to me+41 79 967 11 65Strada Cantonale 23
6989 Purasca · Ticino