Hand-Carved Oak Newel Post Finials
These staircase newel post finials were commissioned by a psychologist and represent dream archetypes. The lion is for the psychologist, the bull elephant for her husband, and the grizzley bear for me. Each was carved in white oak after weeks of studying live critters to catch nuances of expression and muscle movement. Years later, the house was sold and the animals moved to the new residence and placed on pedestals to be appreciated solely as sculpture.
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For more than forty years I have been designing and building one-of-a-kind pieces for designers, architects and my own clientele across the country. Whether creating heirloom pieces or designing creative solutions to everyday needs, I bring the full range of my experience to every project.
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For Dennis' hall table5.0Joel had great ideas for the project and delivered a final product that surpassed expectations
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For Mallory's walnut baby high chair modification5.0Very easy to work with, responsive and attentive. Joel is a true professional and provided expert craftsmanship. We couldn't be happier with the final product!
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