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The beginning
HAKA Sewing Furniture first opened in a rustic workshop beside a pear orchard in Fruitland, Ontario (near Hamilton) in 1989 producing what is now their #400A 1-drawer Full Size Folding Cutting Table. For this new venture, co-founders Lauri and Pamela Saarinen drew on Lauri’s expertise in custom cabinetry and Pamela’s background in graphic design, sewing and custom quilt making. Lauri and Pamela wanted a name for their new company that reflected their common Finnish heritage. Since Lauri had fond childhood memories of Hakaniemi, an historic district in Helsinki (the Finnish capital), they chose a portion of that place name and "HAKA" was born.

Finnish functionality
In the following years, Lauri and Pamela designed a comprehensive suite of sewing and craft furniture which they continue to develop today... always original, ever innovative. HAKA’s Scandinavian style "form follows function" furniture reflects their Finnish roots with its beautiful, uncompromising functionality and craftsmanship.

Inspiration
HAKA Sewing Furniture represents a blend of two design philosophies: "user centered design" (how you want to work) plus "use centered design" (understanding your tasks). At HAKA, customer needs are paramount and have often inspired the development of new products.

Unique customizing options
Upon reflection, it is logical that Lauri’s custom cabinetry mind set would lead to HAKA Sewing Furniture's unique customizing options such as "custom-sizing" sewing and cutting furniture height choices, door choices, personalized handle options and numerous colour choices. Every HAKA order is truly made-to-order and custom orders are HAKA's specialty.

Quality
Haka’s reputation for superior quality has been built on the partners' strong work ethic, teamwork and "old world" craftsman-like attention to detail.

Personal Touch
HAKA has grown in size and reputation since 1989, but it has retained its sincere one-on-one personal touch over the years. Lauri and Pamela look forward to the opportunity of working with you to enhance your sewing experience, with HAKA Sewing Furniture... sew much better!

Clear Lake in northern Ontario... a tranquil scene reminiscent of Finland.