Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Mantels (click to enlarge)


Ralph Lauren's flagship store: The Rhinelander Mansion at 867 Madison Avenue, N.Y.
This reproduction in mahogany was built to replace the original marble mantel which was removed and used at his newly constructed residence in Garrison.


A Georgian style in pine and basswood

All carving is done by hand. Patterns are expanded or contracted so that a "center" can be joined by a carved acanthus leaf at each miter. If you look closely you can find them.














Traditional English mantel with carved acanthus leaves in mahogany.







Carved from one piece
 
Below you will see the caption "older posts". Click on this and there are additional pictures of boat building and exterior work on a bungalow style home.