About

Pompous Fox Wood Company Inc. is a furniture studio located in Barrie, Ontario. Founded in 2019 by Adam Bezzina, the focus is to bring one-of-a-kind, modern furniture to your home or business.

After buying his first house, Adam could not find the right original furniture that met his needs. That is where his passion for fine wood working and building innovative custom furniture began. Adam started building furniture for his own house. He quickly fell in love with the fine woodworking and precision required to build functional works of art. That is when Pompous Fox was created with a mission to build sustainable custom furniture that would stand the test of time while capturing personal stories and functional needs.

Pompous Fox began in a one-car garage and has grown into a furniture workshop in Barrie where Adam develops his skills as a woodworker and continually pushes the craft forward. Now in a 2,000 square foot shop, Adam has expanded the business with better equipment to accommodate larger scale projects focusing on modern and contemporary pieces that elevate any space. He loves being challenged with unique furniture pieces and developing his own designs.

In his free time, Adam enjoys back country camping, hiking and exploring the mountains which has inspired a great appreciation for nature. This respect for the natural world is why sustainability is an important aspect of the business model. By creating high quality, solid wood furniture that will be passed down through generations, he contributes to a less wasteful and more sustainable future.

Today, Adam and his team focuses on creating highly customized pieces that highlight the natural beauty of wood while embodying true craftsmanship. He sources premium hardwoods through the Ontario Lumber Industry, ensuring a commitment to sustainability and local materials. Whether it’s the Extendable Dining Table or the Walnut Woven King Bed Frame, every piece is a testament to bespoke woodworking and building original custom furniture that becomes a part of a client’s story.

Pompous Fox Wood Co.'s mission is to craft custom modern furniture in Barrie with uncompromising quality and authenticity - designed to endure and elevate spaces across Toronto, Muskoka, Ontario, and beyond.

After spending twenty years working in fine dining kitchens, James moved to Barrie in search of a new creative outlet. James knew he wanted to keep working with his hands and making bespoke things that bring joy to people's lives. That desire led him to woodworking. He embarked on a journey to acquire a new skill set, one that would allow him to stay connected to the creativity and craftsmanship he loved.

James quickly found parallels between the kitchen and the workshop. Both involve sourcing quality materials, working with suppliers, and creating something tailored specifically for each client. These similarities really drew him in.

James’ woodworking journey began with building furniture for his own home. It was an exciting and rewarding experience that he could share with his family. Now, after six years of honing his craft, James continues to enjoy the process and the beauty, irregularities and all of working with natural materials.

“I’m thrilled to be part of Pompous Fox. It’s been an incredible opportunity to keep learning new techniques and refining my skills every day.”

- James

Emily Di Maria has always enjoyed working with her hands. After several years of working in other industries, she knew something was missing in her professional life. 

Emily worked on small projects around the house; always upgrading or updating rooms and fixing anything that was broken, including furniture. Coming from a family of carpenters, millwrights and woodworkers, Emily came to a point where she decided to go back to school and pursue her interest in woodworking. 

She graduated with honours from Georgian College in 2020 with a diploma in Cabinetmaking Techniques. To her surprise, the History of Furniture became one of her favourite classes. 

Emily started working in the cabinetmaking industry in 2021, making custom solid wood furniture and built-ins.

In 2023, Emily was invited to speak at a Women in Manufacturing networking session hosted by The City of Barrie to encourage and inform women of all ages who are interested in starting a career in the trades.

“Creating solid wood furniture has been a dream come true. Every piece of wood is unique, just like its owner. I love being part of something that lasts for years in someone's home and may even be passed down through generations.”

- Emily