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Inside the New Chabanel workshop of Montreal designer Finkel'

Daniel Finkelstein's anti-ego approach to design is what makes his work in restaurants, retail, and beyond authentic to their purpose.

J.P. Karwacki

J.P. Karwacki

October 7, 2025- Read time: 7 min
Inside the New Chabanel workshop of Montreal designer Finkel'Photography by Eva Blue / @evablue

Daniel Finkelstein sits on a handmade wooden stool in his Chabanel workshop, surrounded by the organized chaos of lumber racks, power tools, and half-finished furniture pieces.

"To this day, whenever I draw a custom furniture piece that will go into a space, and when I first get the real version produced and I can touch it, I still always get that feeling of excitement..." he says, pausing. 

"Like, I can't believe I drew this and it's real. I still get that feeling every time I make something."

Sawdust is almost omnipresent in the air at Finkel'.

Instead of imposing signature aesthetics for appeal on social media, Finkelstein disappears into his clients' needs, emerging with spaces that feel unique.

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