Jesse Toso west coast wood artist carvings and furniture

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Töso wood WORKS

wood with a story

Salvaged, wind-fallen or beach-combed, we love wood with a story.
Let us create something beautiful for you today.

Töso wood WORKS

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WHAT WE DO

Töso wood WORKS

Photo by Trevor Cornish

Töso Wood Works began in 2014 with the intention of enabling Jesse Toso to evolve as a wood artist

In addition to creating sculpture, and chain saw art, Jesse also creates bespoke furniture, gifts and wall art.

It has always been our focus to use predominately salvaged, reclaimed and driftwood, and environmentally friendly finishes.

Visit Our Store

Jesse is featured in the Spring issue of Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement! Check it out! He’ll be at the shop this Saturday for the “ First Saturdays Open Studio” event if you want to drop by and visit or discuss projects.

Jesse is featured in the Spring issue of Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement! Check it out! He’ll be at the shop this Saturday for the “ First Saturdays Open Studio” event if you want to drop by and visit or discuss projects.

Do you see what I see?
Jesse's minimalist ply sculpture intrigued a lot of people at the recent Culture Crawl.

Do you see what I see?
Jesse's minimalist ply sculpture intrigued a lot of people at the recent Culture Crawl.

It’s almost here!!!! We’re popping up around the hallway from our usual spot so come find us!!!
@jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

It’s almost here!!!! We’re popping up around the hallway from our usual spot so come find us!!!
@jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

Drop by the fabulous Pendulum Gallery in downtown Vancouver this November for a curated exhibit of some great works by 2024 Culture Crawl artists. @jessetoso

Drop by the fabulous Pendulum Gallery in downtown Vancouver this November for a curated exhibit of some great works by 2024 Culture Crawl artists. @jessetoso

Mark your calendar for this amazing annual event!
Nov. 14-17. Drop by Parker Studios and visit us in Studio 101, we can’t wait to see you! @jessetoso @tosowoodgallery @culturecrawl

Mark your calendar for this amazing annual event!
Nov. 14-17. Drop by Parker Studios and visit us in Studio 101, we can’t wait to see you! @jessetoso @tosowoodgallery @culturecrawl

Continuing Octopus week.
Kind of like when Geppetto created Pinocchio.
Another carved burl octopus by Jesse Toso.
@jessetoso

Continuing Octopus week.
Kind of like when Geppetto created Pinocchio.
Another carved burl octopus by Jesse Toso.
@jessetoso

This burl beauty is Jesse’s most recent carving.
Fun fact: octopi have three hearts and due to the protein haemocyanin which carries the oxygen around their bodies, their blood is blue! They truly are royalty! #fascinatingcreatures
@jessetoso

This burl beauty is Jesse’s most recent carving.
Fun fact: octopi have three hearts and due to the protein haemocyanin which carries the oxygen around their bodies, their blood is blue! They truly are royalty! #fascinatingcreatures
@jessetoso

It’s octopus week. This guy has tried repeatedly to escape and is a master of disguise. He’s in the shop for now, happily blending in with his surroundings.
Masterfully carved ply by @jessetoso $1500
@tosowoodgallery

It’s octopus week. This guy has tried repeatedly to escape and is a master of disguise. He’s in the shop for now, happily blending in with his surroundings.
Masterfully carved ply by @jessetoso $1500
@tosowoodgallery

A great addition to your chainsaw carving arsenal.
Now available for US and Canadian orders.
Order at:
https://www.tosowoodworks.com

A great addition to your chainsaw carving arsenal.
Now available for US and Canadian orders.
Order at:
https://www.tosowoodworks.com

New cedar carving of sow mom and cub. 10” wide, 12” tall, 8” deep. Price is $450.
@jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

New cedar carving of sow mom and cub. 10” wide, 12” tall, 8” deep. Price is $450.
@jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

Last of the “sunshine” series. From the recent past but love the way it throws shadows.
@jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

Last of the “sunshine” series. From the recent past but love the way it throws shadows.
@jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

Midnight in the forest. Two “nurse log” tree sculptures and one lonesome pine. They throw some lovely shadows.
Lonesome pine is 22” tall - $100
Nurse Tree one is 25” tall - $225
Nurse Tree two is 27” tall - $225
@jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

Midnight in the forest. Two “nurse log” tree sculptures and one lonesome pine. They throw some lovely shadows.
Lonesome pine is 22” tall - $100
Nurse Tree one is 25” tall - $225
Nurse Tree two is 27” tall - $225
@jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

Another sunny day crow. Carved from a single slab. Dimensions are: 30” tall, 14” wide and 5” deep. Price is $425. @jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

Another sunny day crow. Carved from a single slab. Dimensions are: 30” tall, 14” wide and 5” deep. Price is $425. @jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

Pretty bird enjoying the sunshine in the shop. This happy raptor is one of a series of new carvings by Jesse Toso. It can stand alone or be wall mounted. Dimensions: 18” tall, 17.5” 3” deep. Price: $325
@jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

Pretty bird enjoying the sunshine in the shop. This happy raptor is one of a series of new carvings by Jesse Toso. It can stand alone or be wall mounted. Dimensions: 18” tall, 17.5” 3” deep. Price: $325
@jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

Spring is here! Time to order your folding cedar deck chairs. Made from beautiful BC cedar, these chairs are super comfortable and made for relaxing.

Spring is here! Time to order your folding cedar deck chairs. Made from beautiful BC cedar, these chairs are super comfortable and made for relaxing.

Throwback to the Bowen Island cedar deck. Scroll for stone detail.
( 2016 BC Wood Council Award nomination for: Western Red Cedar division) A great Toso Wood Works design/build project. @jessetoso

Throwback to the Bowen Island cedar deck. Scroll for stone detail.
( 2016 BC Wood Council Award nomination for: Western Red Cedar division) A great Toso Wood Works design/build project. @jessetoso

It's International Polar Bear Day. Time to reflect and raise awareness about the conservation status of these amazing creatures. This day coincides with the time period when polar bear mothers and cubs are sleeping in their dens.
Carving commission by Jesse Toso 2013.

It's International Polar Bear Day. Time to reflect and raise awareness about the conservation status of these amazing creatures. This day coincides with the time period when polar bear mothers and cubs are sleeping in their dens.
Carving commission by Jesse Toso 2013.

Headed to a new home today, this custom carved “octoply” is excited to see her new digs.
@jessetoso

Headed to a new home today, this custom carved “octoply” is excited to see her new digs.
@jessetoso

We have a variety of sizes from 5” to 12” height. Our industrial lamps look great with a retro Edison style bulb. On sale now - $150 each.
@tosowoodgallery #industrialstylefurniture #industrialstyledecor #parralamfurniture

We have a variety of sizes from 5” to 12” height. Our industrial lamps look great with a retro Edison style bulb. On sale now - $150 each.
@tosowoodgallery #industrialstylefurniture #industrialstyledecor #parralamfurniture

Looks like this guy was trying to escape, or maybe they just wanted to check out the carving book. I don’t think they’d want to miss out on the rest of the Culture Crawl. Drop by! Open tonight 5:00 til 10:00 and tomorrow and Sunday 11:00 til 6:00.
@jessetoso

Looks like this guy was trying to escape, or maybe they just wanted to check out the carving book. I don’t think they’d want to miss out on the rest of the Culture Crawl. Drop by! Open tonight 5:00 til 10:00 and tomorrow and Sunday 11:00 til 6:00.
@jessetoso

Everyone wants to know how these octopuses were made. Jesse has been doing a lot of explaining. @jessetoso

Everyone wants to know how these octopuses were made. Jesse has been doing a lot of explaining. @jessetoso

It’s happening!! The Culture Crawl has begun. The octopus are magical! @jessetoso

It’s happening!! The Culture Crawl has begun. The octopus are magical! @jessetoso

NEXT WEEKEND !!!!!
Join us at the Culture Crawl.
Lots of new things to see, BIG and small, including our greeting cards printed from Jesse’s original block carvings. #tosowoodworks

NEXT WEEKEND !!!!!
Join us at the Culture Crawl.
Lots of new things to see, BIG and small, including our greeting cards printed from Jesse’s original block carvings. #tosowoodworks

Happy Halloween!
After many years hanging out on the wall of theTidemark Theatre in Campbell River, “Itsy” and her mate “Bitsy” are retiring and coming to Vancouver. They’ll be hanging out in Studio 101 during the Culture Crawl and will then be looking for new digs. Arachnophobes be warned!

Happy Halloween!
After many years hanging out on the wall of theTidemark Theatre in Campbell River, “Itsy” and her mate “Bitsy” are retiring and coming to Vancouver. They’ll be hanging out in Studio 101 during the Culture Crawl and will then be looking for new digs. Arachnophobes be warned!

Watch Jesse carve!
No subscription or sign in needed. Just go to our website and click “Carving Videos” to see how these awesome works of art are created.

https://www.tosowoodworks.com/channels

Watch Jesse carve!
No subscription or sign in needed. Just go to our website and click “Carving Videos” to see how these awesome works of art are created.

https://www.tosowoodworks.com/channels

It was so nice to see one of our former counters repurposed at this beautiful store on Granville Island. Last year we planed some stunning maple slabs Eric had acquired to use as display features. Visit Provence en Couler at 1628 Duranleau St. for some fabulous lavender products. Just stepping in the door is an aromatherapy experience! @provenceencouleur

It was so nice to see one of our former counters repurposed at this beautiful store on Granville Island. Last year we planed some stunning maple slabs Eric had acquired to use as display features. Visit Provence en Couler at 1628 Duranleau St. for some fabulous lavender products. Just stepping in the door is an aromatherapy experience! @provenceencouleur

Floating shelves! We’ve got a set of two bedside floating drawers with cedar fronts. Modern, clean and functional. @jessetoso

Floating shelves! We’ve got a set of two bedside floating drawers with cedar fronts. Modern, clean and functional. @jessetoso

Mark your calendars!!!
Join us and a few hundred other artists and artisans as we throw open the doors to our studios for one fantastic weekend!
@jessetoso

Mark your calendars!!!
Join us and a few hundred other artists and artisans as we throw open the doors to our studios for one fantastic weekend!
@jessetoso

All set up! Doors open in minutes and we’re ready to go. The Antique and Art Fair is on! Today and tomorrow 9:00 - 4:00. Croatian Cultural Centre

All set up! Doors open in minutes and we’re ready to go. The Antique and Art Fair is on! Today and tomorrow 9:00 - 4:00. Croatian Cultural Centre

This weekend at the Croatian Cultural Centre! I will be at this fabulous show Saturday & Sunday.
https://www.mccallumevents.ca
Vendors from across Canada will have antiques, art, jewelry, and sterling silver. Drop by!

This weekend at the Croatian Cultural Centre! I will be at this fabulous show Saturday & Sunday.
https://www.mccallumevents.ca
Vendors from across Canada will have antiques, art, jewelry, and sterling silver. Drop by!

I’ve been so busy getting ready for this I almost forgot to tell everyone about it! Tomorrow! Drop by the artisan market at Marine Gateway for their first artist/artisan market. I’ll have jewelry, tree ring prints and art and of course our famous aromatic cedar sachets!

I’ve been so busy getting ready for this I almost forgot to tell everyone about it! Tomorrow! Drop by the artisan market at Marine Gateway for their first artist/artisan market. I’ll have jewelry, tree ring prints and art and of course our famous aromatic cedar sachets!

One of our favourite projects for one of our favourite clients. When you ask an artist to build your deck, this is what you get. @jessetoso

One of our favourite projects for one of our favourite clients. When you ask an artist to build your deck, this is what you get. @jessetoso

My octopus friend. Who wouldn’t want to hold these guys? These beauties have found homes, but talk to @jessetoso to commission your own personal octopus friend.

My octopus friend. Who wouldn’t want to hold these guys? These beauties have found homes, but talk to @jessetoso to commission your own personal octopus friend.

It’s always exciting to help someone’s vision come to fruition. This custom design changed a generic deck into a relaxing retreat and created a whole new dimension to their living space. @jessetoso Ask us how we can jazz up your outdoor space!

It’s always exciting to help someone’s vision come to fruition. This custom design changed a generic deck into a relaxing retreat and created a whole new dimension to their living space. @jessetoso Ask us how we can jazz up your outdoor space!

It’s the Parker Art Salon’s auction launch at the Pendulum Gallery tonight! View and bid online through Waddingtons Auctions, June 8th to 17th. So excited to have Jesse’s sculpture “Joy” in this awesome event.

It’s the Parker Art Salon’s auction launch at the Pendulum Gallery tonight! View and bid online through Waddingtons Auctions, June 8th to 17th. So excited to have Jesse’s sculpture “Joy” in this awesome event.

This Saturday! Join Jesse and 50 plus artists for a fabulous afternoon of meeting and mingling in the art lined halls of Parker Studios!

This Saturday! Join Jesse and 50 plus artists for a fabulous afternoon of meeting and mingling in the art lined halls of Parker Studios!

Congratulations to the “ShowCanada” award winners.
They asked for a west coast theme for their trophies and we were happy to oblige with some beautiful salvaged spalted maple.
#tosowoodworks

Congratulations to the “ShowCanada” award winners.
They asked for a west coast theme for their trophies and we were happy to oblige with some beautiful salvaged spalted maple.
#tosowoodworks

A trio of octopuses 🐙 or octopi. Pick your plural, they’re both ok.
These cool reclaimed ply carvings are perfect for livening up a space.
@jessetoso #tosowoodworks

A trio of octopuses 🐙 or octopi. Pick your plural, they’re both ok.
These cool reclaimed ply carvings are perfect for livening up a space.
@jessetoso #tosowoodworks

New “Octoply” carvings by Jesse Toso. Wonder how they’d look in your room? Send a photo of your wall space to info@tosowoodworks.com and we’ll show you. @jessetoso

New “Octoply” carvings by Jesse Toso. Wonder how they’d look in your room? Send a photo of your wall space to info@tosowoodworks.com and we’ll show you. @jessetoso

What do you see in the wood, or, what does the wood see in you?
The Artist’s Eye
8” x 14”
@jessetoso

What do you see in the wood, or, what does the wood see in you?
The Artist’s Eye
8” x 14”
@jessetoso

Just finished! A forest of trees carved from remnants from “A Cut Above” The set of Seven Sisters is still available. Dimensions are 30” x 24 x 7”
@jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

Just finished! A forest of trees carved from remnants from “A Cut Above” The set of Seven Sisters is still available. Dimensions are 30” x 24 x 7”
@jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

WOW! Chainsaw carvers!
This sanding tool designed by Welsh pro carver Chris Wood is now available in Canada. Order now:
Info@tosowoodworks.com

Demo to follow.

WOW! Chainsaw carvers!
This sanding tool designed by Welsh pro carver Chris Wood is now available in Canada. Order now:
Info@tosowoodworks.com

Demo to follow.

We’ll, it’s been a minute, but here we are, new year and new amazing projects. The herons in Maple Ridge are Jesse’s largest so far! The stump artist strikes again.
@jessetoso

We’ll, it’s been a minute, but here we are, new year and new amazing projects. The herons in Maple Ridge are Jesse’s largest so far! The stump artist strikes again.
@jessetoso

Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who made this year so special. We’re looking forward to making 2023 great too! New projects, new adventures and always, lots of carving.
@jessetoso

Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who made this year so special. We’re looking forward to making 2023 great too! New projects, new adventures and always, lots of carving.
@jessetoso

We are excited to have a selection of our “One Tree” maple jewelry at this beautiful boutique. Second Nature on Commercial Street has the most unique mix of locally sourced, eco friendly products and curated gift items. A great place to shop for Xmas!
@2ndnaturehome

We are excited to have a selection of our “One Tree” maple jewelry at this beautiful boutique. Second Nature on Commercial Street has the most unique mix of locally sourced, eco friendly products and curated gift items. A great place to shop for Xmas!
@2ndnaturehome

First of two custom lamps. The client provided the beautiful paper to make the shade. It’s difficult to capture lighting. Last photo shows shade with bulb off.
@tosowoodgallery

First of two custom lamps. The client provided the beautiful paper to make the shade. It’s difficult to capture lighting. Last photo shows shade with bulb off.
@tosowoodgallery

Chunky, cedar slab bench. Great statement piece for your porch or entry way! On sale now $600. 42”x13”x13”
@jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

Chunky, cedar slab bench. Great statement piece for your porch or entry way! On sale now $600. 42”x13”x13”
@jessetoso @tosowoodgallery

Join us Saturday! We will have some awesome bargains and are excited to have 27 studios in the Parker Studios participating!
@tosowoodgallery

Join us Saturday! We will have some awesome bargains and are excited to have 27 studios in the Parker Studios participating!
@tosowoodgallery

One of my (Theresa)first lamp bases from a few years ago and one of my first lamp shades where I was figuring out how to assemble the media to the frame. May revisit this design with some tweaks.
@tosowoodgallery

One of my (Theresa)first lamp bases from a few years ago and one of my first lamp shades where I was figuring out how to assemble the media to the frame. May revisit this design with some tweaks.
@tosowoodgallery

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