WoodwrightCrafts.Com - Fine handmade inlay & filigree



The Woodwright makes fine hand-made inlay boxes, filigree and carved pendants & lapel pins, delicate fretwork ornaments, and functional items highlighted with intricate filigree.

Our work is inspired by local tradition, natural themes and serendipity. Each piece is hand finished to heirloom quality, using a clear uncolored finish to reflect the natural beauty of wood.






Commissions and Special Projects


These are some larger pieces that we have done, they are all one-of-a-kind, there are no copies.
If you would like to commission a piece please contact us, we would be delighted to feature a new project in our gallery.

Pendulum Cradle in Birch

Pendulum Baby Cradle in Birch

This family heirloom, was created from a birch log being saved in the shop 'for something special'. Built to be knocked down, it uses traditional and modern techniques. Carved highlights on tops of uprights. Complete with a storage crate, accepts a standard cradle mattress.



Hand carved Chess set in walnut & maple

Hand carved Chess Set

This chess set is crafted in walnut and maple. The set features an inlaid board ( 2" squares ), with drawers to store chessmen ( 3-1/2 tall), including the extra pawns for playing 'checkers'.



Large Oak Cabinet

Large Oak Cabinet with Curved Front doors

This large oak cabinet has a curved glass door; stands 6' tall 4' wide and 2' front to back. The 1/4" thick glass in the door was a near 1/4 circle; 24" around the arc and 36" high. Shelves are glass, supported on an oak frame. Two lights illuminate the interior, base has 2 shelves either side the door. The Fretwork in the main window was copied from a ceremonial chair, and the side patterns copied from the Baptismal Font. Cabinet built in two sections.


Lighted Oak Cabinet Lighted Oak Cabinet

Lighted Oak Cabinet

This oak cabinet has a gothic arch in the door and sides, stands 4' tall and 18" x 18" overall. Shelves are glass, cabinet has a light inside and a drawer under. Built in two pieces.


Mahogany Raised-panel Fireplace Mantle

Mahogany Raised-panel Fireplace Mantle

This mahogany fireplace mantle measures 6' wide x over 4' tall. The straight lines and raised panels reflect the formal atmosphere of the room, the slight arch over the opening was 'borrowed' from a display case present.


Glass Front Display Case with hinge and door construction details

Glass Front Display Case

This pine & glass display case was a request from a lady who retails jewelry at craft markets. Case is 24"x 36" x 4" deep overall; a piano hinge and hasp fastens door to case.


Snoozy Bear Letter-Box

Snoozy Bear Letter-Box

Featured here is one of our favorite projects, a special letter box for a young lady. This one is done in cherry, and walnut, and has striping and a mahogany bear outlined in walnut.

See more on Inlay work here.

Modified January 2009