L'Atelier

22/09/2026

Louis XV-style commode restoration

This two-drawer Louis XV-style commode features floral marquetry across the front and both side panels, together with decorative bronze mounts.

Before restoration, veneer was missing from several areas, particularly around the lower sections of the legs and the front framework. The finish had become dull, and the bronze mounts were heavily tarnished.

The veneer was identified and missing and damaged veneer parts were restored, the surface revived and the bronze mounts carefully cleaned, allowing the floral marquetry and decorative details to become clearly visible again.

The objective was not to make the commode look new, but to restore damaged and missing elements while preserving the character of the piece.

Furniture restoration • veneer restoration • marquetry restoration

02/07/2026

Will you be in Tel-Aviv tomorrow?
I will, with a number of other very talented artists and artisans.

Looking forward to meeting some of you 😊
And Shabbat shalom to all

12/05/2026

31/03/2026

To glue or not to glue…

Ask any woodworker, glue-up is pure stress. You dry-fit everything perfectly, then the glue goes on, nothing stays square, and the clock is ticking. It is certainly not the moment you want to hear a siren and be forced to drop everything!

Apparently, there is an app in Israel to calculate if you have time to shower before a siren, we clearly need one for glue-ups! Until then, I am focusing on smaller projects that allow for a bit more breathing room.

These handmade solid wood matzah plates may have missed this year’s Seder table, but they are ready for many years to come.

• Dimensions: Fits standard 7” square matzah.
• Versatility: Can also serve as a napkin holder (includes a matching wooden weight).
• Unique: Each piece from the studio is one-of-a-kind.

If you like to plan ahead, or are looking for a handmade piece for future holidays, feel free to reach out or visit the shop:
www.latelier-finefurniture.com
8% discount at checkout for deliveries within Israel

Wishing you a meaningful and peaceful holiday, wherever you are.

24/03/2026

To glue or not to glue…

Ask any woodworker, glue-up is pure stress. You dry-fit everything perfectly, then the glue goes on, nothing stays square, and the clock is ticking. It is certainly not the moment you want to hear a siren and be forced to drop everything!

Apparently, there is an app in Israel to calculate if you have time to shower before a siren, we clearly need one for glue-ups! Until then, I am focusing on smaller projects that allow for a bit more breathing room.

These handmade solid wood matzah plates may have missed this year’s Seder table, but they are ready for many years to come.

• Dimensions: Fits standard 7” square matzah.
• Versatility: Can also serve as a napkin holder (includes a matching wooden weight).
• Unique: Each piece from the studio is one-of-a-kind.

If you like to plan ahead, or are looking for a handmade piece for future holidays, feel free to reach out or visit the shop:
www.latelier-finefurniture.com

Wishing you a meaningful and peaceful holiday, wherever you are.

05/03/2026

Official announcement from the real boss of L’Atelier

Hello, I’m Sasha.
Given the current situation, my helper is somewhat sleep-deprived, can't really focus and seems to find it more fun to run to shelter than go to the workshop... In her absence, I am taking the opportunity to set the record straight and properly inform the public about who truly runs this establishment.

While Judith, my woodworker, likes to think she runs L’Atelier, let us be clear: I am the heart of operations. She may handle tools, wood and logistics… but I am the muse. The guardian of quiet, warm, elegant aesthetics. The silent supervisor of every line, every curve, every refined wooden surface.

My executive responsibilities include:
• Material Softness Analysis: Testing the ergonomics of various sleeping corners (extensive daily research).
• Quality Control Naps: Ensuring our wood meets the rigorous comfort standards required for deep thought.
• Antique Oversight: Personally, supervising the restoration of every heirloom piece.
• Security & Surveillance: Monitoring street activity to ensure the neighborhood remains as tranquil as our designs.
• Staff Wellness: Reminding my assistant (Judith) when it is time to go home. She tends to linger in the workshop a little too much. Her productivity is my priority.

All high-end modern wooden Judaica, home décor, and furniture created at L’Atelier are clearly infused with my calm presence and elevated taste. Judith may be the hands, but I am the standard.

Full production will resume once I approve nap conditions and my helper is cleared by Israeli home security to return to the workshop.
In the meantime, please note we accept commissions. Also, many of our most cherished pieces are made to order, and orders can already be placed, excellence does not pause. Please allow up to two weeks for production before shipping, once operations are back to normal.

Feel free to visit our website to find out more about me and our work (link in first comment and second comment)
With a dignified wag,
Lady Sasha
Chief Muse & Quality Controller, L'Atelier

21/12/2025

Bauhaus Tel Aviv–inspired Hanoukia

Inspired by the curved balconies of Bauhaus apartment buildings in Tel Aviv, this hanoukia translates architectural movement into a calm, sculptural form.

Crafted from solid wood and and brass detailing and designed for use with oil, it is used with removable glass holders for safe lighting.

On this last day of Hanukkah, wishing you light and warmth at home.

This piece is fresh out of the workshop and not yet listed, details will be available on my website (link in the first comment), or feel free to contact me

21/12/2025

This handcrafted wooden hanoukia features a geometric motif inspired by Native American patterns, built on repetition, balance, and strong graphic lines.

Designed for use with oil, it is paired with removable glass holders that protect the wood while allowing for traditional lighting.

This piece is fresh out of the workshop and not yet listed, details will soon be available on my website (link in first comment) or contact me for me details

חג שמח💙🤍💙

25/11/2025

A tiny scroll upon the door
It gards our home, our heart, our core
To some it’s just wood or glass or clay
But to us it means we are here to stay
A mezuzah hangs; not loud yet proud,
And steady while the world grows loud
It’s seen wars, crusades, and stares, and fears
And still leans with hope through all these years
And while some people paint their walls
We mark our doors to remember who we are and so much more
Frum, traditional or even if you are Secular
We all have the shema showcased at every room
So, when we are asked “why not take it down?”
“Why wear your faith when there is so much hate?”
I just smile and say, “because I must as this little scroll holds all my trust,
It holds our parents’ whispered songs and our grandparents’ right to belong. It holds the words that they tried to ban and the importance of echoing: I am, I am.”
A mezuzah is small yet fierce and true. Protecting the very essence of being a Jew.
And each doorway marked is part of our unbroken and beating heart.
So, pass our doors, you’ll see it there.
A sign of hope and a whispered prayer. We may be few but we do stand tall.
For these small signs have seen it all.

This text is not mine, I believe it is , but maybe this is why I find it is so soothing to make mezuzah cases:

Your beautiful, unapologetic mezuzah awaits on my online store: www.latelier-finefurniture.com

10/11/2025

Meet L’Atelier Fine Furniture & Judaica
A short presentation of my handmade wooden furniture and Judaica work in Israel.
Located in Afula Ilit, 10 mn away from Golda Meir's Kibbutz, kibbutz Merhavia, feel free to come visit!