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Since 1952, William Switzer has created exceptional furniture inspired by the traditional European designs of centuries past.<\/p>\n

Each piece is designed and customized for your own project, before being finished by hand in Vancouver, Canada, by talented\u00a0craftsmen.<\/p>\n

Each of the three collections<\/a> curated or inspired by renowned designers (William Switzer, Lucien Rollin and Charles Pollock) feature unique pieces that would have been at home in the most prestigious residences of our Kings and Queens!<\/p>\n

You can also see one of our Lacanche ranges at William Switzer’s showroom in Vancouver<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\"Joseph<\/a>
Joseph Hoffman Armchair & Side Chair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Venetian<\/a>
From the William Switzer Classic collection, the Venetian Louis XV High-back Dining & Armchair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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