An onlay is a term that describes an object that
decorates the surface of another object. In other words, the decorative
treatment will literally lay on the object’s surface. When onlays are carved
from wood, the goal is to create the illusion that the onlay is carved from
the wooden surface it adorns.
Carved wood onlays are also known as applied wood carvings (wooden
appliques). Onlays are typically used to beautify millwork, which tends to
be featureless and bland because it is mass produced. Applying onlays is a
wonderful way to add interesting detail to woodwork and lend a customized
touch to your home.
American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe famously declared that “God is
in the details.” Breathe life into your home’s architecture and apply onlays
to your woodwork. Your home will be imparted with your personalized essence,
making your home a memorable place to visit and an inviting place to live.
Our beautiful carved wood onlays come in a range of traditional styles and
classic motifs proven to withstand the test of time. The carved wood onlays
featured on this page are elegant, timeless designs that enhance many
decors. The impressive designs are embedded in historical traditions of
adornment and architecture; translating into the graceful details that will
give your home a distinguished look.
Our carved wood scrolls are among our top selling onlays; they are popularly
used for furniture adornment. Extremely versatile, scroll onlays may be
applied horizontally, vertically or rotated on an angle. This open-ended
versatility allows you to exercise your creativity, providing you with
endless opportunities for your design.
All of our carved wood scrolls are sold as mirroring pairs, allowing you to
create a seamless design. Handcarved by skilled artisans, our wood scroll
onlays are virtually works of art. Each pair of scrolls is exactly the same
size and scale, with the slight variations characteristic of carvings
produced by a human hand. In an age when practically everything is mass
produced by machines, it is these variations that reinforce the overalll
value of our carved onlays.