Hand-carved wood, when shaped by the hand of a
master, possesses a charm and character that no machine can totally
duplicate. Thus, although hand-carved wood is relatively expensive,
demand has remained sufficiently high to support a small band of
traditionally trained carvers in the U.S. Hand-carved wood is in
demand primarily for mantels, panels, furniture, ornamental bands,
and architectural accents.
In addition to hand-carvings, there are also suppliers of
machine-carved wood that can furnish a lot of sculptural interest
for a fraction of the cost of hand carvings. And there are also
compo and other cast ornaments that when properly finished closely
replicate the look of carved wood.
This vendor list provides a good cross-section of the wood carvings
market today. It covers everything from classically trained wood
carvers who can create custom wood sculpture equal to anything
produced in the Renaissance, to machine-carvings and cast
"wood-look" ornaments that you can order from a catalog. This
Supplier List has been compiled from recent issues of TRADITIONAL
BUILDING magazine. Each issue of TRADITIONAL BUILDING contains 15 or
more such reports covering products and services used in
restoration, renovation, and historically inspired new construction.
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A-Art/B. Rasmussen, Ltd.
Saint Louis, MO
314-962-1842; Fax: 314-962-4816
| Art studio: signs, sculpture, wood carvings, decorative painting & gilding; custom designs; restoration, replication &
refinishing; professional-opinion replacement cost estimates for insurance purposes. |
Agrell Architectural Carving Ltd.
Mill Valley, CA
415-381-9474; Fax: 415-381-9475
http://www.agrellcarving.com |
Custom fabricator of architectural wood carvings: custom hand-carved decorative molding, columns, capitals, turnings, mantels &
onlays; large-scale capacity for residential & religious buildings throughout the U.S. & Europe. |
American Wood Column Corp.
Brooklyn, NY
718-782-3163; Fax: 718-387-9099
| Custom turnings to match originals: columns, capitals & balusters; fluted, plain or twisted; porch parts, newel posts; any wood
species. Wood carvings & molded compo ornament to simulate carved wood ornaments |
Architectural Distributors, Inc.
Grayslake, IL
800-729-4606; 312-661-1666; Fax: 847-223-5826
http://www.archdist.com |
Distributor of architectural ornament: 52 lines encompassing more than 10,000 stock & custom products; wood, cast stone,
marble, fiberglass, polyurethane, metal & resins; ornamental ceilings, domes, cornices, columns & more. |
Architectural Paneling, Inc.
New York, NY
212-371-9632; Fax: 212-759-0276
http://www.apaneling.com |
Supplier of hand-carved & deep-sculpted wood moldings, capitals, fireplace mantels, doors & ornament: walnut, cherry, mahogany,
oak, maple & poplar. |
Classic Architectural Specialties
Forney, TX
800-662-1221; 972-552-9050; Fax: 972-552-9054
http://www.casdesign.com |
Fabricator of carved ornament: corbels & cornices, columns, capitals, ceiling medallions, niches, domes, mantels, brackets &
themed interior environments; door & window surrounds; solid & foamed polymer & many wood species. |
Cumberland Woodcraft Co.
Carlisle, PA
800-367-1884; 717-243-0063; Fax: 717-243-6502
http://www.cumberlandwoodcraft.com |
Manufacturer of Victorian millwork: porch trim, screen & storm doors, gables & spandrels, ceiling medallions, bars & backbars,
grilles, brackets, cornices, fretwork, mantels, capitals, carvings, moldings, balustrades, rails & more. |
CVH International, Inc.
Saddle Brook, NJ
201-703-9444; Fax: 201-703-9813
http://www.cvhcarvings.com |
Manufacturer of wood carvings: columns, capitals, door panels, molding, mantels, onlays & more; hand carved. |
Decorators Supply Corp.
Chicago, IL
773-847-6300; Fax: 773-847-6357
http://www.decoratorssupply.com |
Compo molded ornaments simulate carved wood. Supplier of period architectural elements: ceiling medallions, mantels, cornices,
columns & capitals; plaster of Paris, compo & wood; 14,000 patterns. |
Enkeboll Designs
Carson, CA
800-745-5507; 310-532-1400; Fax: 310-532-2042
http://www.enkeboll.com |
Custom fabricator of interior wood carvings: capitals, columns, corbels, moldings, onlays, panels & stair components; maple,
red oak & cherry. |
Goodwin Associates
Rochester, NY
585-248-3320; Fax: 585-387-0153
http://www.goodwinassociates.com |
Supplier of architectural products: cornice moldings, columns, capitals, balustrades, door & window surrounds, ceiling
medallions, niches, domes, brackets, corbels, mantels & more; polyurethane, FRP & hardwood millwork. |
Josef's Art Woodturning & Son
Hempstead, NY
877-JAWSINC; 516-489-3080; Fax: 516-489-3148
http://www.jawsinc.com |
Manufacturer of structural & decorative columns for interior & exterior applications: rope, fluted & reeded; carved custom &
stock capitals, moldings, carved components, posts, balusters, legs, dowels, rosettes, finials & more. |
Klitsas, Dimitrios - Fine Wood Sculptor
Hampden, MA
413-566-5301; Fax: 413-566-5307
http://www.klitsas.com |
Fine-wood sculptor: capitals, newel posts, furniture (all periods), fireplace mantels, stairs, moldings & other specialty
carvings; variety of wood species. |
Kronenberger & Sons Restoration
Middletown, CT
860-347-4600; Fax: 860-343-0309
http://www.kronenbergersons.com |
Contractor for interior & exterior restoration: all types of finishes; post-&-beam construction, windows, molding & roofs;
masonry & wood; for museums, churches, town halls, libraries, barns, period homes & outbuildings. |
LepoWorks, Inc.
Lima, OH
419-339-5370
http://www.lepoworks.com |
Designer of private, public & institutional artwork: interior & exterior; metal, wood & other materials; wood-carving
services. |
Michael A. Dow -- Woodcarver
York, ME
207-363-7924; Fax: Same as phone
http://www.archcarving.com |
Custom hand woodcarver: any style or wood; architectural, ornamental, furniture, mantels & nautical carvings; molding, capitals
& signage; woodturnings, model making & antique carving restoration. |
Superior Moulding, Inc.
Van Nuys, CA
800-473-1415; 818-376-1415; Fax: 818-376-1314
http://www.superiormoulding.com |
Supplier of architectural & ornamental woodwork: straight & curved stairs, rails, balusters, spindles, newel posts, treads,
ceiling medallions, furniture legs, columns, capitals & more; custom turnings; all wood species. |
White River Hardwoods-Woodworks
Fayetteville, AR
800-558-0119; 479-442-6986; Fax: 479-444-0406
http://www.mouldings.com |
Manufacturer of hand-carved architectural elements: Authentic Hand-Carved Woodcarvings; lindenwood, maple & cherry; swags,
scrolls, centers, drops, corners, corbels & capitals; entryways; mantels; Mon Reale embellished hardwoods. |
Frederick Wilbur - Woodcarver
Lovingston, VA
434-263-4827; Fax: 434-263-5958
http://www.frederickwilbur-woodcarver.com |
Wood carver: columns, furniture, mantels, casing/moldings, friezes, rosettes, heraldry, signage & carved doors; all wood
species; creates original designs & historically accurate reproductions. |
Woodline Co.
Long Beach, CA
562-436-3771; Fax: 562-436-8891
http://www.woodlineusa.com |
Manufacturer of hand- & machine-carved architectural wood elements: corbels, balusters, newel posts, columns, capitals,
rosettes & moldings; oak, poplar & alder in stock, other species available; columns up to 30-in. dia. x 22 ft. |
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