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Thom Fougere Brings His Refined Minimalism to Mjölk Once Again

10.21.24 | By
Thom Fougere Brings His Refined Minimalism to Mjölk Once Again

Since 2015, Montreal-based designer Thom Fougere and Toronto’s renowned design store Mjölk have collaborated on a series of collections that blend Fougere’s signature style of refined minimalism with Mjölk’s dedication to masterful craftsmanship, functionality, and understated beauty in everyday objects. Their ongoing partnership continues with a new collection that epitomizes the timeless elegance and utilitarian appeal that define both Fougere’s design philosophy and Mjölk’s ethos.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a wooden sideboard, a wall-mounted lamp, and a potted vine plant hanging from the ceiling

Close-up of a modern sofa featuring a wooden frame and beige corduroy cushions, set against a neutral wooden floor and background

The Arm Sofa reimagines the classic sofa silhouette with a fresh perspective that stands apart from contemporary trends. Its design distills the essence of traditional seating, highlighted by a solid wood frame that is only made up of the most crucial parts. Available in walnut or white oak, the sofa is a nod to timeless forms with a modern sensibility.

Mid-century modern living room with wooden furniture, featuring a sofa with a light gray cushion and contemporary design elements

A minimalist wall-mounted lamp with an extended black arm and a white shade illuminates a room. A hanging plant decorates the space above a wooden cabinet with a beige bowl

Drawing inspiration from the delicate mechanism of a record player’s tonearm, the Wall Light is a slender fixture designed to complement minimalist spaces. Its handcrafted fiberglass shade casts a warm, ambient glow to a room while also providing focused lighting right beneath the shade. The brass counterweight, threaded along the arm, allows for easy adjustment of the light’s balance and position, catering to the user’s needs and preferences.

A modern light fixture hangs over a wooden sideboard with decorative items, including a plant, a small glass object, and a vase. A portion of a corduroy-upholstered chair is visible in the foreground

A wooden sideboard with decorative vases and a lit table lamp on top, positioned against a wall with a large black and white artwork. There is also a potted plant beside the sideboard

Continuing the design language of the Tambour Hutch, the new Tambour Credenza in walnut or white oak features sliding tambour doors that wrap entirely around the back. The soft clicks and clacks as the door opens creates a tactile and auditory experience, while the subtle gap between the doors and the frame again highlights the exceptional craftsmanship of the piece.

A modern wooden sideboard sits against a wall, accompanied by abstract art pieces. The room features light-colored flooring and minimalistic decor

A light wooden sideboard with a minimalist design, featuring two open shelves and three black utensils (fork, knife, and spoon) placed on top

A wooden minimalist chair is placed in front of a modern black wood-burning stove inside a glass-walled room with a view of greenery outside

Originally constructed as a private commission for a client’s cottage, the Fireside Rocker is coming soon to anyone who craves a cozy seat next to a fire or stove. The low profile gives the seat a more casual style for lounging and its simple design reiterates the beauty of utilitarian design.

A minimalist wooden chair sits in a brightly lit corner of a room with large windows, offering a view of greenery and a pathway outside

A wooden chair with a high backrest is positioned in front of a tiled and stone fireplace. A wooden seat and woven chair are partially visible in the foreground

Fireplace tools, including a shovel, poker, and brush, are neatly arranged in a stand on a wooden floor next to a stone wall

To complement the Fireside Rocker, the Fire Tools set has been refined over years of evolution. Essential for tending modern hearths, the set includes a poker, shovel, brush, and base, all crafted from a combination of leather, brass, and solid oak or walnut wood. Each tool balances form with function, ensuring that tending the fire is a moment worth pause, care, and reflection.

A modern fireplace tool set with light wooden handles and black metal stand, featuring a brush, a shovel, and a poker, placed on a light floor next to a dark wooden piece of furniture

A fireplace toolset with a broom, poker, and shovel stands near a fireplace. A basket is in the background, and a vase with green flowers and decorative items are on a table in the foreground

A modern living room features a wooden sofa with gray cushions, a low coffee table, a hanging light fixture, and decorative plants. The room has wooden paneling and abstract art on the wall

A man with short brown hair and a light beard, wearing a dark shirt, looks directly at the camera against a plain background

Thom Fougere

To learn more about the full collection designed by Thom Fougere for Mjölk, visit mjolk.ca.

As the Senior Contributing Editor, Vy Yang is obsessed with discovering ways to live well + with intention through design. She's probably sharing what she finds over on Instagram stories. You can also find her at vytranyang.com.