Brent Comber is a renowned Canadian furniture maker and artist based in North Vancouver, British Columbia. His practice explores generation, connection, permanence, and impermanence. Embedded with memory, the materials he works with—wood, predominantly distinct tree forms, and light—are elemental to the story being told, with their story and my own inextricably linked to the Pacific Northwest. This place, as a physical environment and a sensorial experience, has shaped who he is and how he sees himself as an artist. Sculptural and often large-scale or inherently purposeful, his work invites the viewer to reimagine their relationship with the natural world.
In 2014, Brent’s creativity and craftsmanship were honoured with the Applied Art + Design Award, a recognition of his exceptional contributions to furniture design. A decade later, his creative and innovative approach together with a strong commitment to sustainability distinguish him as a true leader in his field, earning him the Award of Distinction designation.
Brent’s work can be found in galleries, public spaces, and private collections around the world, a testament to his respected place in both the local and international design scene.