12 Stylish Maple Products Every Canadian Home Needs

Few symbols are more synonymous with Canada than the maple leaf. And while we’re all for slathering syrup on our pancakes every morning to showcase our patriotism, it’s about time we broadened our horizons. Here, we’ve culled 12 ultra-stylish maple products that are anything but cliché, from handcrafted furnishings to chic kitchen essentials.

Atelier Cocotte

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Statement Pendant

Montreal-based Atelier Cocotte constructs statement light fixtures from locally-sourced wood. This bulbous beauty (fashioned from maple and red birch) belongs above every dining table. Large Ruth Hanging Lamp, $450.

Fernweh Woodworking

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Faceted Planter

Just when we thought succulents couldn’t charm us any further, we stumbled across these teeny geometric maple planters. Oregon-based Fernweh Woodworking crafts each piece by hand, ensuring no two are the same. Faceted Geometric Succulent Planter, US $45.

Artistry Cards

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Sugary Sweet Print

It doesn’t get more Canadian than an Ontario-made art print showcasing maple goodness in all its best forms. Even better? The piece is printed on 100% recycled card stock. Talk about a sweet find. Maple Syrup Art Print, from $15.

Hook & Stem

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Serving Boards

The Toronto-based husband-and-wife team behind Hook & Stem craft all of their products from local reclaimed wood, including these gorgeous serving boards. Maple Wood Serving Boards, $40 per set of three.

Stylish wood open shelf with integrated mirror.

JB+DG

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Mirror Shelving

Small space dweller or not, you can’t deny the appeal of a decor piece that plays double duty. This Canadian-made maple find by JB+DG functions as both a shelf and a mirror. Rise/Set Mirror, from $450.

Blowing Rock Woodworks

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Mid-Century Modern Desk

North Carolina-based Blowing Rock Woodworks is all about merging style with sustainability. Each furniture piece is constructed from recycled or reclaimed wood, bringing rustic appeal to any space. This handmade maple desk with modern hairpin legs is case in point. Mid-Century Modern Ambrosia Maple Desk, US $495.

Smells Like Canada

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Canadiana Candle

Take a whiff of any Smells Like Canada candle and you’ll be transported to some of the country’s most covetable settings, from a Muskoka campire to Algonquin Park. And yes, this one takes on the sweet scent of maple syrup. Cabane à Sucre Scented Soy Candle, $28.

Nicole Tarasick

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Plush Pillow

Toronto graphic designer Nicole Tarasick gave the classic maple leaf a modern upgrade. We approve! Printing the design on an off-white cotton cushion makes it a cozy cottage essential. Small Maple Leaf Pillow, $65.

Mjölk

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Hot Seat

Conceived by English designer Jasper Morrison, this simple seat is fashioned from solid maple. Its bold red steel backrest (also available in black and green) gives it a playful, one-of-a-kind edge. T1 Dining Chair, $925.

JUstenbois

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Eco-Friendly Tableware

Metal cutlery has long been the norm, but why not trade in your current tableware for a more eco-friendly set? Quebec-based company JUstenbois creates re-usable dinnerware from maple wood (one tree = 9,000 utensils) and coats each product with non-toxic resins. Bonus: no metallic aftertaste. Complete Maple Wood Dinner Set, $530.

EQ3

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Modern Bench

Famed American architect and furniture designer George Nelson has crafted his fair share of iconic pieces, from the Marshmallow Sofa to the Bubble Lamp. We think this striking yet understated maple bench is worthy of the same praise. Nelson Platform Bench, $1,124.

Urban Barn

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Tealight Holder

Lend your living space a glint of Canadiana style with this ceramic tealight holder sculpted in the shape of maple leaves.
Sienna Tealight Holder, $12.