{"id":51415,"date":"2020-03-16T11:03:06","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T11:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/blog\/?p=51415"},"modified":"2021-05-11T15:57:06","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T15:57:06","slug":"wonders-craftsmanship-details-wood-carving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/blog\/design-agenda\/boca-do-lobo-news\/wonders-craftsmanship-details-wood-carving\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wonders Of Craftsmanship – Details Of Wood Carving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The wonders of craftsmanship are very much present in the essence and core of Boca do Lobo<\/strong><\/a> and its furniture designs<\/strong><\/a>. Because they\u2019re such a big part of our history and our legacy, Boca do Lobo Blog<\/strong> <\/em><\/a>has decided to open the doors of its knowledge, one technique at a time, starting with the bases: Wood carving<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Taking contemporary furniture design to the very next level, the Piccadilly\u2019s intricate hand-carved details, impeccable gold leaf and wood veneer application and astounding form, make it one of Boca do Lobo\u2019s most impressive pieces.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Its interior features classic lines and elements, and is composed of two glass shelves and four drawers with traditional handles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Some of the tools used in the wood carving process.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wood Carving<\/strong><\/em><\/span>\u00a0is one of the\u00a0most ancient arts<\/strong>\u00a0in Human History, it exists since the first men in prehistory, and it is considered the\u00a0fundamental woodwork method<\/strong>.\u00a0Carved designs<\/strong>\u00a0appear in\u00a0furniture design<\/strong><\/a>, in the building components of our homes and places of worship, in the household items we use daily and as\u00a0mesmerizing\u00a0and\u00a0beautiful decorative sculptures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Boca do Lobo\u2019s Soho modern sideboard is an exquisite work of art and one of our best sellers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Drawers that count different and varied techniques from glass to wood, lacquer colour to mirror and gold leaf compose this contemporary sideboard, finely refined by brass handles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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There is nothing more powerful than expressing our thought through art.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

All its techniques are connected to\u00a0handcrafted woodworking<\/strong>\u00a0and usually use a\u00a0cutting tool<\/strong>\u00a0in one hand, a chisel with both hands or a chisel with one hand and a mallet with the other. The\u00a0wood carving<\/em> techniques<\/strong>\u00a0always create\u00a0wooden figures<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0sculptural ornaments<\/strong>\u00a0of wooden objects.<\/p>\n

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The Victoria cabinet is a baroque-inspired piece with a carved base composed by mahogany.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Its art and designs are perfectly blended through various craftsmanship techniques, mainly wood carving.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Mr. Fonseca is one of the dedicated and passionate master artisans Boca do Lobo has the pleasure to work with.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A\u00a0talented master woodcarver<\/strong>\u00a0needs to be able to adapt\u00a0several different techniques and skills\u00a0that take years of trial and error,\u00a0practice\u00a0and\u00a0dedication\u00a0to learn. This\u00a0ancient art<\/strong>\u00a0is always learnt with the\u00a0experienced master artisans<\/strong>\u00a0that pass their\u00a0precious know-how<\/strong>\u00a0to the young generations.<\/p>\n

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The Marie Th\u00e8rese Mirror features wood carving details on the mahogany mirror frame, with a high gloss electric finish.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Handmade works always have the essence of their maker within them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the problems\u00a0woodwork sculptures<\/strong>\u00a0in general have is the fact that its survival is harder than art pieces made of stone and bronze, for example. Wood is a\u00a0living material\u00a0that is vulnerable to decay, insect damage and fire. That\u2019s why\u00a0wooden works of art<\/strong>\u00a0are so\u00a0precious\u00a0and must be taken care of gently. The\u00a0ancient wooden sculptures<\/strong>\u00a0that lasted until our days are true treasures\u00a0to Art History.<\/p>\n